HIKE: Lava Lake – Big Sky Montana

Montana is famous for its stunning lakes, with over two hundred and thirty in the Big Sky Area alone. Nestled among the Spanish Peaks of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness is one of our favourites – Lava Lake. Its stunning waters make for a fantastic destination to kick back and cool off on a hot Montana day!

Hike: Storm Castle Peak | Big Sky Montana

Storm Castle Mountain rises up from the edge of Montana’s Gallatin River. The trail to its peak is a favourite among locals and after hiking it ourselves this summer, we agree! If you hit this trail on a hot summer day be sure to enjoy a refreshing dip in the cool river as your reward!

Profile: Gillean Daffern – A Rocky Mountain Legend

For over 30 years she has been writing and publishing trail guides to Alberta’s Kananaskis Country. We sat down with Gillean at her home in Calgary to chat about her experiences in hiking, the women who inspire her and the moment when she decided to create her first guide book – Kananaskis Trail Guide Vol 1.

Recipe: Smoked Tofu Wraps

These protein packed wraps are the perfect combination of savoury + sweet! A light coating of dressing sets these up as a fantastic make-ahead lunch the night before kind of vibe! Don’t like tofu? No problem! Sub in some chicken or pork!

Hike: Beehive Basin | Big Sky Montana

There are hundreds of colourful reasons why this hike was voted The Best Day Hike in Montana by the folks at Backpacker.com! In this photo-filled post we are sharing what made this trail one of our favourites and some insider tips to making Upper Beehive Basin your best day hike in Montana too! Enjoy!

Trip: Kihei, Hawaii ft. Vasque Trailbender II

We’ve all been there before: you’re packing for a trip but need to keep it light because you’ve likely only got a backpack or carry-on luggage to work with.