Nicola Goes Outside

Life in Southwest BC

Mt Brandywine Ridgeline
8/13/2026Hiking

Trip Report: Alcoholic's Traverse in a Day

The 36km alpine traverse delivers views, adventure and sore legs.

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Photograph of a hiker on Mt Temple ridgeline
7/25/2026Hiking

Trip Report: Mount Temple

Scampering (as lung capacity allowed) on the shale slopes above photogenic Lake Morraine

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Photo of El Penon rock formation in Valley de Bravo
12/8/2025Paragliding

Trip Report: Baby P2's Guide to Valle de Bravo

Two novice paragliders venture into thermals, convergences, and the smallest sampling of cross-country flights.

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View of Howe Sound
10/7/2025Hiking

Trip Report: Deeks Lake

Bashing up a creek instead of enjoying the beautiful HSCT.

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9/7/2025Travel

Summer Report: BC Smorgasbord

Exploring BC, doing sports.

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