It was 7:30 AM and I'd just woken up. I was cozy in bed, very tired and about to go back to sleep. The night before I'd left my ringtone on, which I don't typically do, and suddenly it chimed. A text. Okay, I better check my phone. It was Matt Jackisch with a literal last minute invite for an overnighter. A weather window had opened for potentially epic conditions in a place where we've all been trying to get said epic conditions. "Be at the SkyTrain station at noon if you wa

Wanderlust. Almost. I often talk about my love of returning to my favourite locations over and over again, as it's a huge part of my creative process for photography; however I also love going to places I've never been before. Who doesn't? It's exciting and fun! Traveling and experiencing new things is also good for us; we become happier and more open-minded, among other many positive benefits. When we're kids, we're naturally curious about everything. Every moment contains a

The North Shore Giant in all its glory. The North Shore Giant was discovered in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park by Vancouver-based big tree hunters Colin Spratt and Ian Thomas last year and is now the fourth-widest known tree in Canada, clocking in at a stunning 5.8 meters in diameter. While the exact age is unknown, it's almost certain to be over 1,000 years old and possibly even close to 2,000. A discovery like this is incredibly rare and exciting, and that’s before taking in

In October 2019 three friends and I embarked on a chilly adventure in the Yukon. Our plan? To helicopter into Tombstone Territorial Park, north of Dawson City, and camp for 7 days! At first, something like this doesn't sound too bad, but when you're in the far north of Canada and in the mountains, it's important to remember that winter comes early. I packed with about -20c night temperatures in mind, although I brought gear that would keep me warm in much colder conditions, j