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Five Days. One Trail. A Real Conversation. There’s a silent pressure that lives in most men. You can’t always see it, but it’s...

When it comes to hiking gear, few decisions are as personal—and important—as what you put on your feet. Whether you're exploring mellow...

Check out this awesome trip report from our guest and friend Lana! It’s a good one!  By: Lana Osborne-Paradis I’ve always been an active...

There are few places on Earth where the landscape tells a story as rich and untamed as the West Coast Trail. A rugged, 75-kilometer path...

Lead Guide, SKinner....don't worry this is training. Ha! (Gotcha) Hiking in the Canadian Rockies or any remote wilderness, with or...

Deb from Edmonton reached out to Playwest to see if we could get her and her sisters out for some adventures. Of course we said yes! Deb...

The Columbia Valley is an incredibly diverse ecological hub. This tour explores one of the crown jewels of our area, The Columbia...

This question is regularly brought up, “Why do we need a guide?” Hiring a guide makes total sense for some, and others not so much. This...

The title of this blog says it all. It’s not all doom and gloom, it really can be enjoyable to hike when mother nature is weeping. But...

“The Benefits of Impactful Experiences in the Mountains: Reflection, Growth, and Connection” At Playwest, we have long known of the...