Five Tips for Snowshoeing

Today I will be sharing five snowshoeing tips! Even though I’ve only gone a few times, I have learned a few things that would help out a first-time snowshoer!

Snowshoeing | Cypress Mountain

Over the weekend Cody and I went snowshoeing on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver. We invested in really good snowshoes so that we could avoid pricey rentals every time we want to trek through the snow. If you have your own, there are tons of free snowshoeing trails around Vancouver! It is so much fun walking and playing in the snow, the views are incredible, and you also get a really good workout!

Harbourview Park | North Vancouver

My boyfriend and I had a lovely Sunday morning walk with a beautiful view. Harbourview Park is a little trail beside the ocean with a stunning viewpoint at the end. The park is a hidden gem right across the street from Park and Tilford Centre. I never knew there was such a nice walk by the water in that area! I brought the clip-on wide angle lens for my iphone that I got for Christmas, and we had a little photoshoot and got lots of cool shots.

Granville Island | Vancouver

Over the weekend I went to Granville Island with my dad and sister. We did lots of window shopping and browsing, just taking in the sights and enjoying the Christmas vibe! It was very busy, so I would recommend going on a weekday rather than a weekend, but it was still fun with all the hustle and bustle of holiday shoppers.

Christmas Market | Vancouver

Last weekend my boyfriend and I went to the Vancouver Christmas Market. I bought a couples package online that included season passes, a photo session with Santa, carousel ride, and a gingerbread cookie! It was $25 and I thought it was a pretty good deal. Of course all the food and drinks inside are overpriced, but it was definitely a fun festive date!

Winter Weekend Getaway | Packing List

This was a difficult weekend to pack for, as I wanted to pack light, but I also needed clothes for a variety of activities. Plus, winter clothes take up a lot more space than summer clothes do. I had to be able to dress for hiking in the snow, shopping, sleeping, and a fancy dinner out with my boyfriend. Luckily Whistler is very much a ski/snowboard destination, so I knew I could get away with a sporty look most of the time. It was also super cold, and no one can really tell what you’re wearing under your winter jacket, so I could for sure be an outfit repeater without anyone knowing! I had to leave for the trip straight from work, so I was already wearing jeans, a nice top, my winter jacket, and my tall brown boots. I think wearing your bulkiest clothes and shoes for the journey is a great tip to free up space in your luggage. However, I ended up not even wearing my jeans on the trip because they just weren’t practical for the weather, so I would suggest not even bringing jeans for this kind of trip.

It may seem like a lot, but when it’s all packed up it really isn’t! I listed every single item that I brought, except for a few items that I omitted because I didn’t use them. We were lucky to be driving, so we were not limited by what you could take on a plane.

So without further ado, here is my winter weekend getaway packing list: