This year, Marc and I bought the Silver Pass from Cypress Mountain. This pass allows you to ski as much as you want when it’s off-peak times. We have used it on several weekends and even more for a few hours ski practice after work. Now we have had a Silver Pass for (almost) a season, it is time to decide if we should buy one again next year. So, I thought I should look back over the last few…
Do you fancy skiing or snowboarding on beautiful North Shore Mountains, all within view of Vancouver? Well, skiing on Cypress Mountain is a really good option. Last year we took skiing lessons on Cypress Mountain after work, so we spent quite a lot of time up on this mountain in the dark. This year, we went back to see this pretty ski area in the daytime. It turns out, I LOVE it when you can see the views. We also…
The Mount Seymour hike is actually made up of several smaller peaks. To reach the main summit, you need to go past Dinkey Peak, Brockton Point, First Pump Peak and Tim Jones Peak. It is pretty perfect for newbie walkers as although it is steep, with plenty of rocks to scramble over, it’s not too difficult and rewards walkers with epic views from the summits. Tim Jones Peak was re-named in January 2017 (it used to be called Second Pump…
Some days, (especially on rainy days) you might not feel like doing a big epic walk; But it’s still lovely to go on a wander. The Lynn Loop within Lynn Canyon Park is perfect for that kind of day! A couple of weeks ago, I met up with the lovely Lisa from West Coast Hiker Girl. We shared a yummy breakfast, and then stretched our legs along the Lynn Loop through the mist and rain. This is not a difficult…