BC Kootenays

Had an amazing time checking out the Kootenays of British Columbia. A unique area that is truly off the beaten path. Many of the hikes we did were known only to locals and all of them had long access via 4wd roads. The lakes in the area are large and abundant, very...

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

Flew into the capital of Ecuador, Quito, which is at an elevation of over 9000 ft. First part of the trip began with hiking just outside of Quito in Cotopaxi National Park, hiking the glacier volcano.  This hike sets a new personal best for me in terms of highest...