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A Journey Inspired.

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A Journey Inspired
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candace@ajourneyinspired.com

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⬇️👀What’s in my bag for spring mountain a

⬇️👀What’s in my bag for spring mountain adventures?

📌Save my list of essential gear for spring hikes / trail runs!
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Shoulder season in the mountains can be very risky if you’re not prepared.

In the outdoorsy space, packing light is over glamorized so I wanted to share realistically what you actually need to have to be safe.

Here are some of my top spring hiking / running tips!  🌨️ Snow and slush above 1000m+ sticks around well into the season, so you’ll often find yourself post holing. Poles with snow baskets are key.
🗺️Just bc @alltrails says a hike will take 3 hours in the summer does NOT mean it will take the same amount of time in the spring 🌡️ Temps fluctuate fast! It’s easy to overheat, then get cold and wet, which leads to hypothermia risk, so start with fewer layers.  🐻 Wildlife is active, bears are out and food is limited. Be vigilant, don’t wear headphones or let distractions impair your senses. Also, pack out everything you pack in!  ⛑️ Fewer people on trail means less help if something goes wrong. Always carry a satellite device

So without further ado, here’s what I packed in my @arcteryxbc Norvan 14 vest: 💧 1L water in @hydrapak flasks + a filter 🧡 Bearspray  ⚡ @gatoradecanada for electrolytes + carbs  🍬 Fuel: @rxbarcanada, @welchsfruitsnck gummies, @traderjoes Scandinavian Swimmers 🥾 @rei running gaiters keep snow + dirt out 🧤 @lululemon gloves  🆘 Emergency blanket (@sierramadregear ) + first aid kit 💡 @blackdiamond headlamp spare battery + charger 🧥 Extra layers in ziplocks: @lululemon long sleeve + @patagonia jacket 🧊 Microspikes – critical for grip in slushy/icy sections
📡 @garmin inReach mini

What I wore: 🧢 @brooksrunningca chaser running hat 👕 @icebreakernz merino wool tee
👚@craftsportswear @craftsportswearca XC ski fleece  ⌚ @garminrunning fenix 7S Sapphire Solar 👖lulu leggings 🧦 @smartwool_canada merino socks 👟 @salomonrunning Speedcross 6 (not my usual choice for long runs, but great structure/waterproofing)

What tips or gear would you add?
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#runningtips #mountainpeople #granolagirl

(Sound up!) I wasn’t expecting that, were you?!

(Sound up!) I wasn’t expecting that, were you?! ☠️🤣

Well this is a sneak peek into what I have to deal with when spending 24/7 with this guy on multiday treks….

It’s also one of our favourite backpacking routes that I haven’t had the chance to share about yet, but I will soon for episode 7 of summer adventure inspo (stay tuned)!

This trail is in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. I kid you not, everything looked like ground beef after Geoff called it out 🤣

You can probably imagine how difficult it was to navigate to our camp spot when EVERYTHING looked the same. There are no trails or trail markers, plus the volcanic rock is extremely sharp and cut into our shoes. If we tripped and fell it would be game over 🤕

I haven’t even mentioned we started late in the day (3pm) and the sun set at 7 so we had to navigate in the dark 😅🫣

Would you hike here? 😜

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#adventurepeople #backpackerslife #hikemoreworryless #mountainpeople

We thought we were just adopting a dog, but it tur

We thought we were just adopting a dog, but it turns out, we found an adventure buddy we can’t live without 🥺

Hear us out…

We didn’t know what we were getting into with Asher. They told us he’d be a 30lb medium-sized beagle. He turned out to be none of the above and somehow exactly what we needed.

He’s hiked mountains, traveled on planes, brought smiles to millions of people online, made friends out of strangers, and filled our lives with so much unexpected joy. We thought we were saving him, but actually, he saved us.

We often hear this idea that rescue dogs are all damaged. And yes, some have survived unthinkable things. But many are born into foster homes and raised with love and care. Others are rehomed by heartbroken families due to life changes. The dogs who have known pain are often the most loving, intuitive, and grateful souls you’ll ever meet. They deserve a beautiful future just as much as any dog.

If you think you’re not ready to welcome a pup into your life, we weren’t sure we were completely ready either. We took rescue dogs on day trips while traveling, volunteered, and fostered. If adoption isn’t in the cards right now, you can still be part of an animal’s beautiful journey.

This said, let me just set things straight - you’ll never be ready. We’re especially not ready for the day we’ll have to learn to live without him 🥺💔

If your dog came into your life in another way? That’s beautiful too. Every dog brings love. This is just the story of how ours found us.

And if you just love dogs and can’t have one right now, come hang out with Asher anytime. He’s always down for a hike or snuggle!

Happy National Rescue Dog Day 🐶🥰

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#adventurepeople #hikingdogs #adoptdontshop #adventuredogsofficial

Why run on a treadmill when this trailhead is less

Why run on a treadmill when this trailhead is less than 30 minutes from your front door?

Haters will disagree…. but the easy access to nature makes enduring rainy days (and all the other bad things people have to say about Vancouver) worth it ☺️

Would you run here?

📍 Cypress Provincial Park, West Vancouver, BC, Canada

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If you’re new here, welcome!! Follow us @ajourneyinspired if you want inspiration and tips for hiking, running, & backpacking this summer ✨
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