Overland, Van, or RV – which camper is right for you?
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by faroutwilderness
1M ago
Overland Vehicles Overland campers come in a few different shapes and sizes. Most builds feature either a pick-up truck, jeep, or otherwise off-road capable SUV. Sleeping options also vary, but most have a roof-top tent attached to them. Overland vehicles provide the most luxurious experience possible, but it still feels like camping. Roof-top tents are much more comfortable than sleeping on the ground, and they can be set up and taken down in a minute or two. Most overland vehicles also have an ideal cooking set up. Typically, cabinets are built into overland vehicles, making it easy to pull ..read more
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Driving Highway 1 in Winter
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by faroutwilderness
2M ago
Driving Highway 1 in winter from Revelstoke to Banff is the most epic winter trip in Western Canada. This drive takes you through four national parks, offers non-stop views of towering  mountains, cute mountain towns, and endless winter activity options. For visitors, this road can be nerve-wracking. Varying snow and weather conditions make it one of Canada’s tougher winter drives. This blog provides tons Highway 1 winter driving tips. FarOut Wilderness collaborated on this blog with BC’s Winter Driving Safety Alliance, and Emcom Services, Revelstoke’s Highway 1 road maintenance contract ..read more
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Ski Touring Trip on Sea-to-Sky
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by faroutwilderness
2M ago
This blog is a guest post from our backcountry ski touring partner, WhiteCap Alpine The Sea-to-Sky corridor, which stretches from Squamish up to Pemberton, BC, is famous for its world-class ski touring and split boarding terrain. If you’re arriving from out of town, it can be a little overwhelming to choose where to go and how to structure your trip. A great way to do it is by renting a reliable winter vehicle and travelling road trip style. This gives you flexibility and will allow you to have access to trailheads that are further off the beaten track. Properly winterized vehicles for rent ca ..read more
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What pass should I buy for my BC ski trip?
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by faroutwilderness
7M ago
If you’re planning a ski trip in BC, there’s a chance you’ve asked yourself: “what ski pass should I buy?”. Most of the time, there’s not a simple answer. There’s several different multi-resort passes on the market. Lift tickets, especially at popular resorts like Whistler Blackcomb and Kicking Horse, can quickly climb well above $200 if you don’t plan in advance. In this blog, we’ll show you how to get around the inflated prices. With some advance planning, you can quickly get your daily ski price well under $100. One of our team members skied 40 days on his pass last year, so each day on th ..read more
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BC activities you can only do in Fall
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by faroutwilderness
8M ago
Fall is a magical time in BC. The sun stays out for most of October, the alpine hiking trails don’t have snow yet, and the autumn air is crisp and refreshing. It’s one of the best times of year to explore this part of the world! In addition to that, there’s a few activities you can do in September and October that you can’t do at any other time of year. Here are our can’t miss, BC fall activities. Golden Larches From mid September to mid-October, you can see these stunningly beautiful yellow trees throughout BC. This is BC’s signature fall activity. The Golden Larches change from their standa ..read more
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Why a multi-resort BC Ski Trip beats a week at Whistler
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by faroutwilderness
8M ago
Don’t get us wrong, we love Whistler Blackcomb. But doing a multi-resort BC ski trip is a better plan than setting up shop at Whistler for 10 days. Here’s why. Powder The best snow in BC is in the Rockies. If you spend more of your trip on the “Powder Highway”, especially mountains like Revelstoke and Kicking Horse, you’ll be treated to multiple “champagne powder” days. The colder temperatures and arid climate keeps the snow in the Rockies lighter and dryer than Whistler’s. There’s less annual snowfall in the Rockies, but it’s the best snow in BC. Whistler is king in terms of snow volumes, wi ..read more
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Romantic Getaways in BC
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by faroutwilderness
9M ago
BC’s full of romantic getaways. In our team’s opinion, a vacation in BC with your partner is one of the most romantic trips out there. But that’s not going to stop us from going one step further and listing our favourite romantic getaways in BC! If you’re looking to turn up the heat and the romance on your next trip, we’ve compiled our five top romantic activities to do on your overlanding adventure. 1) Hike-in Hot Springs If your trip takes you into the Canadian Rockies, you’ll be treated to some of the best natural hot springs out there. When you start checking out hot springs options for y ..read more
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How to Stay Clean While Camping in BC
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by faroutwilderness
10M ago
Not sure how to stay clean while camping in BC? Our customers are often asking us for backcountry hygiene tips. This is your guide to staying clean and refreshed on your FarOut trip, whether you’re staying primarily at campgrounds, or adventuring into the backcountry! Showers Most campgrounds in BC have showers. It should be pretty easy to find one and wash off! Showers are a luxury in the backcountry. Luckily FarOut Wilderness vehicles do come with a cold-water shower, which can be a great way to wash up after a long day of adventuring. Normally, customers will just wash off with water in th ..read more
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BC Ferries Checklist
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by faroutwilderness
11M ago
Taking a ferry during your BC trip? It’s a fun, enjoyable, quirky way to get around BC. There’s some nuances that might surprise first-time passengers. In our BC Ferries checklist, we’ll unpack everything to expect on your ferry trip. Plan in advance In summer, ferry reservations are absolutely essential, especially on weekends and holidays. You don’t want end up stuck on a 6AM ferry, or without a reservation all together. Book a few days in advance. A limited number of walk-ons are allowed on every sailing, but it almost always means a long wait. The ocean views Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay fer ..read more
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Top 10 Après spots on the Sea to Sky
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by faroutwilderness
1y ago
Après culture, or going for food and drinks after a fun day of outdoor adventures, is a staple part to any mountain vacation. In BC, it’s almost as big of a draw as the mountains themselves. When you’re renting a FarOut vehicle, don’t forget to mix it up on your trip! We’ve stocked our campers full of cooking equipment, giving you a great chance to cook off the grid and connect with your fellow travelers. For evenings when you’d like to eat out or have a brew on a patio, we’ve still got you covered. Here are our 10 favourites après spots on the iconic Sea-to-Sky highway. Vancouver Vancouve ..read more
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