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Can You Climb Iztaccíhuatl Without a Guide?
Yesterday, I hiked Iztaccíhuatl without a guide. I summited the peak in about 10.5 hours (car to car) and did the entire trip self-supported. I’m here to share my tips ......
Running To a Glacier in British Columbia (And So Many Bears) – Pan-American Highway Travels
Join Kayla, Jason, Barley, and Niffler as they run to Guyishton Lake, drive to Stewart British Columbia, and then run to a glacier. We had a lovely run to Guyishton ......
Hiking King’s Throne Peak (Yukon) and the Chilkoot Pass Trail (Alaska)
We FINALLY fixed the door! Boya Lake and Jade City were gorgeous, the mosquitos feasted upon us, and we made it to the Yukon. As a consolation prize for not ......
Trail Running Gear for Dogs (Grizzly Ridge in Tombstone Territorial Park)
We are finally on the Dempster Highway! I’m so so so excited to be here. We start out with a more-tricky-than-needed brake light repair in Whitehorse after I spent a ......
Attempting to Hike Grizzly Ridge in Tombstone Territorial Park, Yukon (On the Dempster Highway)
We tried to hike up Grizzly Ridge to Grizzly Lake, but got turned around by snowfields and cold. It was a GORGEOUS hike and we regret nothing. Follow along for ......
Showering in a Van without a Bathroom (Yukon Style)
When I can, I pay to shower at rec centers or gyms. But sometimes you’re in the middle of nowhere and you just have to boil some water and take ......
My Possibles Pouch and Checklist for a Cold Day Hike
Today I’ll head out to hike Charcoal Ridge… but first I’ll show you my morning routine in the van. Today it’s Kenyan chai and breakfast wraps! Next, I take you ......
10 Necessary Items to Live in a Van with Dogs
After living in my Sprinter van for a year with my two border collies, I have 10 items that make my life WAY easier (and a bit cleaner). If you’re ......
Crossing into Canada with Your Dog in 2022
The pandemic has changed a lot for all of us, especially when it comes to travel. The Canada-US border has reopened but is different from 2019. In May 2022, I ......
Introducing Your Dogs to a Drone
Just a few weeks ago, I bought a drone (a DJI Mavic 2 with the Fly More package, to be precise). I was equal parts excited and embarrassed. But with ......
Attempting to Hike Grizzly Ridge in Tombstone Territorial Park, Yukon (On the Dempster Highway)
We tried to hike up Grizzly Ridge to Grizzly Lake, but got turned around by snowfields and cold. It was a GORGEOUS hike and we regret nothing. Follow along for ......
Trail Running Gear for Dogs (Grizzly Ridge in Tombstone Territorial Park)
We are finally on the Dempster Highway! I’m so so so excited to be here. We start out with a more-tricky-than-needed brake light repair in Whitehorse after I spent a ......
Hiking King’s Throne Peak (Yukon) and the Chilkoot Pass Trail (Alaska)
We FINALLY fixed the door! Boya Lake and Jade City were gorgeous, the mosquitos feasted upon us, and we made it to the Yukon. As a consolation prize for not ......
Running To a Glacier in British Columbia (And So Many Bears) – Pan-American Highway Travels
Join Kayla, Jason, Barley, and Niffler as they run to Guyishton Lake, drive to Stewart British Columbia, and then run to a glacier. We had a lovely run to Guyishton ......
Unfortunately, Yes: #Vanlife is Just Repairing Your Sprinter, All the Time
Rather than spending a glorious day exploring Prince George’s pizza places and lovely trails, we ended up fixing our roof. It is what it is. Off to the next adventure ......
Is #Vanlife Just Repairs and No Hikes?
Some days, yes. For May 24-27 of our Pan-American Highway Trip, we ended up working on some route-planning, door repairs and roof repairs. We managed to squeeze in some waterfall ......
Using a Straight Razor to Shave During a Backcountry Vanlife Experience
If you love the close, smooth shave of a straight razor but spend a lot if time out and about, you may wonder how to have your cake and eat ......
Where Would You Like to Go Next? (Days 1-4 of Vanlife along the Pan-American Highway with Dogs)
Join us for the first 4 days of our epic Pan-American Highway trip. This video encompasses Missoula to Squamish, a short but pretty drive. Meet my copilots and watch us ......
Collies Without Borders: From Kenya to the Arctic Ocean
We have some exciting news! I’m hitting the road again with Barley, Niffler, and Saga the van. Right after I get back from Kenya we’re heading to Canada for a ......
Vanlife Move-in Tour with Saga the Van
Journey Dog Training is hitting the road with Saga the van! Barley, Niffler, and I are all moved into our new Sprinter van. We bought her used with a buildout ......
