Memories worth keeping
Hiking trails, travel stories, and original photography from British Columbia and beyond. Firsthand experiences, captured and remembered.
Go somewhere memorable.
Favourite places from the original Outdoors with Juan journal, newly presented for the relaunch.
Guanaco Peak
A 2020 Coquihalla trail journal with creek crossings, granite terrain, alpine meadows and far-reaching mountain views.
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Farwell Canyon
Golden grasslands, sculpted bluffs and the winding river far below.
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Poland Lake
A route through subalpine terrain to a quiet mountain lake.
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Some of the best stories begin on a trail.
From the North Shore’s steep climbs to quieter forest walks, rediscover older trip notes and photograph-rich hiking guides. Each story keeps its original visit date so you know what reflects firsthand history.
Browse hiking storiesThe beauty between destinations.
Photographs from the original OWJ archive. Newer processed collections will be added after curation.