Author: mgabriele70

27 Posts

  • 10 Tips for Cooking in a Van

    This article lists 10 tips for cooking in a van or RV. These tips may not apply to all kitchen set ups in vans or RV, please cook at your own risk in your van and follow recommended safety procedures. Cooking in a camper van can be a delightful and…

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  • 5 Things No One Mentions about Van Life

    As van life trends on social media, influencers can sometimes leave out some hard truths about the lifestyle. Van Life has captured the imagination of countless adventurers on social media, offering the allure of freedom, simplicity, and a closer connection to nature. Instagram feeds are filled with stunning sunsets over…

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  • Gear Review: Decathlon 2-Person Tent

    This article is a review of the Decathlon 2-Person Tent – MH 100. All the opinions in this article are from my own experiences using this product. On a recent two-week road trip, hiking, paddling, and camping from Vancouver to Pemberton, I had the opportunity to test the Decathlon 2-Person…

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  • Mount Strachan

    Elevation: 1459m/4787ft Date: May 22, 2024 Range: North Vancouver Mountains After Hollyburn + Hillstrom in the mountain, I decided to check Mount Strachan off my list in the afternoon. Set off from the Cypress parking lot around 3:30 pm after work and lunch. Took the path up the Runway slope…

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  • Hollyburn + Hillstrom Mountain

    This trip report is for an ascent of Hollyburn and Hillstrom Mountain in North Vancouver. Elevation: 1326m/4350ft Date: May 22, 2024 Range: North Vancouver Mountains Planned a long day at Cypress Mountain today, so packed the van up and set up in the parking lot at the base of Cypress…

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