Hiking Day – Shoes and Backpacks

Hiking Day – Shoes and Backpacks

Here is the english version of my video clip 2 of 4 on Hiking / Day Hiking – Shoes and backpacks! After our 1st episode on clothing we need to talk about shoes, backpacks and other important details especially for early season hiking! Of course I only show examples of...
Hiking Preparations – Layers

Hiking Preparations – Layers

Day Hiking – Layers Video clip 1 of 4: in English here. Here we are, it’s finally spring with day temperatures that are plus or minus reasonable and with what it seems the bulk of the pandemic behind us and re-opening signs here and there.. ye-epee! We each have had...
Hiking Footwear

Hiking Footwear

Let’s talk footwear! Yesterday I went on a hike which had a scree slope (= loose rock) to get to the ridge, yes we have a few like this in our beautiful Canadian Rockies! Some scree slopes are on mountains that have a hiking trail first and some are on what we call...
Safety Items For Hiking

Safety Items For Hiking

This time I’m here to show you what I carry in my backpack for the safety aspect of my outings in the Rockies.. yes even for a day hike! Here is a link to my video clip 3 of 4! About the bear spray: take it with you for sure in spring, summer and fall.. bears usually...