Hike Bike Travel

1 week ago | hikebiketravel.com | Leigh McAdam

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your gear kit and get inspired for the seasons ahead. New gear and great trail reads all fuel the excitement of the coming months outdoors. Whether you’re planning your first overnight hike, organizing gear for summer paddling trips, or prepping for fall adventures, a few smart additions can go a long way.

3 weeks ago | hikebiketravel.com | Leigh McAdam

Camping with a dog is one of the most rewarding ways to spend time outdoors. I especially love the remote places we’ve explored with our dogs—whether hiking deep into the backcountry or paddling on wilderness canoe trips like Reindeer Lake in Saskatchewan or the Peace River in Alberta. There’s something special about being far from everything, where you don’t have to worry about other dogs or campers.

1 month ago | hikebiketravel.com | Leigh McAdam

If you’re a keen backpacker, chances are you’re always looking for a new trail to hike. Everyone knows about the classic BC backpacking trips: the West Coast, Berg Lake and Mount Assiniboine area trails, but if you’re looking for some fresh ideas, sometimes in out-of-the way places, I’ve got some ideas for you. Many of the backpacking trips in BC I’ve described are easy one-night affairs, but there are plenty of difficult multi-day trips to work up to.

1 month ago | hikebiketravel.com | Leigh McAdam

It’s easy to fall in love with Loreto, Mexico – an authentic, safe Mexican town overlooking the turquoise-blue waters of the Sea of Cortez that remains largely unchanged after 25 years. I say that as I visited Loreto back in the late 90’s on three other occasions when I came to sea kayak for a week at a time. What I noticed on my April 2025 trip to Loreto is that the population has grown – but not exploded – and resorts haven’t taken over the town.

1 month ago | hikebiketravel.com | Leigh McAdam

Mulegé, Mexico is one of those under-the-radar places that surprises you in the best way. It’s a peaceful low-key town with plenty of colour and character – and best of all it doesn’t feel the least bit touristy. You’ll find it on the east coast of the Baja Peninsula, in the state of Baja California Sur. If you’re flying in, Loreto is the closest international airport, with car rentals available on-site.