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candace@ajourneyinspired.com

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Sorry I missed your call, I was eating meat sticks

Sorry I missed your call, I was eating meat sticks on a mountain 🤪

But for real - don’t you think that food (even if it’s not a proper lunch) tastes better with 2000m elevation and a view?

This might be my favourite hiking lunch spot ever…dm for the @alltrails link and follow @ajourneyinspired for part 3 of my Berg Lake vlog where you’ll get the details about it! 😍
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#mountainpeople #outdoortherapy #hikemoreworryless

Part 2 | the views kept on getting better so keep

Part 2 | the views kept on getting better so keep watching…here’s Day 1 of hiking 20km into Berg Lake!

I know so many of you are planning for this backpacking trip next year (permits come out in April) so I hope giving you a visual of the trail will help :)

And save these tips for planning! ⬇️

1. This is a moderate level hike. Experienced backpackers won’t find it challenging to go all the way to Berg Lake in one day (20km+).

However there are views on the entire way down the trail so even if you can’t / don’t want to hike all the way into Berg Lake, you don’t need to :)

2. When booking permits, you’ll need to know how you plan on sectioning out your hike. Popular stops are Whitehorn (our halfway point for lunch) or Emperor Falls.

Also, the reason we had to stay overnight at a rest stop was because you need to pick your permits up from the office between 8am - 4pm and we had arrived too late the day before.

3. The hike may take longer that you anticipate because you’ll stop to take pictures too often especially at Emperor falls 😌

4. It gets really cold here given that Mt Robson is the highest point in the Canadian Rockies - our winter sleeping bags were perfect for the end of September

5. The campsite we hiked to was Marmot - it’s a tiny campsite and we had 2 tentpads booked but had to share 1 😅 Even though we could have stayed at Berg Lake Campsite we wanted to experience this smaller and more peaceful one. It was worth it!

6. Once you get to Berg Lake there are so many side quests and trails to explore. Stay tuned if you want to see what we got up to - these hikes were some of the most beautiful in the Canadian Rockies 😍

Have you been here or do you want to visit?

Follow @ajourneyinspired for Part 3!

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Part 1 | The reality of backpacking adventures & t

Part 1 | The reality of backpacking adventures & the Berg Lake trip recap you’ve all been asking for😄

After work, we drove 8 hours straight to the BC Alberta border to get ready for a 20km hike into Mt Robson backcountry the next day.

Instead of paying for a campsite inside the park, we overnighted at a rest stop that my brother’s gf found. It was free, had clean heated washrooms, running water, Wi-Fi, and surprisingly safe.

We’re certainly living proof that you don’t need a fancy setup to go car camping! We just rolled out our backpacking gear (@thermarest @mec) in our trusty @toyotacanada matrix, the best adventure car!

(DM me for the📍location if you’re planning on going to Berg Lake too)

Some may frown at how unglamorous sleeping in our trunk is, but it’s very comfy and $30 to park our car for 5 hours wasn’t worth it 😅

Here are tips for staying at free rest stops / overnight spots when you’re travelling in the Rockies! ⤵️

(save for trip planning)

1️⃣ Look for truck stops and highway rest areas.
- on Google Maps search “rest area,” “truck stop,” or “highway pullout” along your route
- Many are free to park overnight (check signage).
- Arrive late and leave early.
- Bring ear plugs or be able to sleep to the sound of rumbling semi truck generators!
- Avoid blocking other vehicles, especially truckers who are just trying to get some rest before going to work
- Pack out all trash, and don’t make fires
- bring water or a filter at minimum, the tap water might not be potable

2️⃣Use Apps & Websites
- iOverlander is a user-submitted database of campsites, rest stops and legal parking overnight
- AllStays / Park4Night shows truck stops, parking lots, rest areas, and free camping options.
- Walmart parking lots are free and easy if you’re within city limits
- Prioritize well-lit, busy areas for safety.

👉Have you ever spent a night at a trucker stop before?

What do you normally do before heading on a multi day backpacking trip…do you drive in on the day you start hiking, or spend a night camping near the trailhead?

Follow @ajourneyinspired for part 2! 😁
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Which sunrise photo is your favourite? 😍 Afte

Which sunrise photo is your favourite? 😍

After a big storm on the last day of summer we weren’t expecting much good weather…but I unzipped my tent at 6am anyway and this showed up for us on the first day of fall! Isn’t this one of the prettiest backcountry campsites ever?

I think it might be time to start my Berg Lake Mt Robson series…follow along @ajourneyinspired for the tips and behind the scenes moments 🤭
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