Getting to visit Lake O’Hara in Canada’s Yoho National Park is likely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. (Mostly because reservations are SO hard to get!) You need these Lake O’Hara packing lists to make sure you have the right gear so you can stay warm, dry and happy. I’ve been to Lake O’Hara twice: On one trip … The post Lake O’Hara Packing Lists for Hikers and Campers appeared first on Happiest Outdoors.| Happiest Outdoors
If you’re reading this post, you have heard that you need to get a day pass to visit some BC Parks. But you probably have questions. In this guide, I’ll explain everything you need to know about BC Parks day passes. This guide is fully updated with the latest 2025 info. I’ve lived in the …| Happiest Outdoors
gammFinding women’s hiking pants can be a real challenge – it’s tough to get the right fit! In this guide, I’ve rounded up the best hiking pants for women. I made sure to include picks for every body type. Different conditions and preferences call for different hiking pants. In this guide, I’m just going to … The post Best Women’s Hiking Pants (Picks for Every Body Type) appeared first on Happiest Outdoors.| Happiest Outdoors
If you head into the wilderness I’m sure you know not to leave trash behind – Pack it in, pack it out, right? But what else do you need to know to protect nature (and avoid being an a-hole)? I’ve been teaching people about how to Leave No Trace when hiking and camping for decades. … The post How to Leave No Trace (And Why it’s Important!) appeared first on Happiest Outdoors.| Happiest Outdoors
Follow these guidelines to help keep BC Parks clean, green, and peaceful. Look here for information on campfires, pets, wildlife, drones, waste, and more.| BC Parks
Find out how to prepare for hiking. This list of 16 things to do before a hike includes everything you need to know to be safe and have fun on the trails.| Happiest Outdoors
A complete guide to the 10 essentials that you should bring on ever hike including my specific gear recommendations to keep your kit lightweight.| Happiest Outdoors
Hike to St. Mark's Summit in Cypress Provincial Park in Vancouver for incredible views. Get directions, a map, and tips for this epic trail.| Happiest Outdoors
