My name is Steve Evans. I am a backcountry adventurer. I prefer to move fast and light, over long distances, often in remote and extreme locations. In August of 2018, I made my way to Baffin Island, north of the arctic circle, on an 8 day solo trip to hike...
191 KM BY FOOT AND PACKRAFT, O'CIRCUIT AND RIO PAINE, NOV 2016 - I took the classic and popular O'circuit route in Torres Del Paine and added a few days to the end of the itinerary to packraft the Rio Paine. The frontside of this loop is well equipped with...
THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL, JUN 2016 - The Laugavegur Trail is a famous trek in Southwest iceland that runs from Landmannalauger to Thorsmork and then up and over the high pass to Skogafoss. This 77km route is often partially completed when trekkers stop in Thorsmork, covering only 55km...
RIM TO RIM TO RIM, GRAND CANYON TRAVERSE, APR 2016 - A quick flight from Toronto to Phoenix and a few hours drive from the airport, I wind up spending 3 days and 2 nights in the incredible Grand Canyon. I started from thee South Rim and hiked across the...
MOUNT HUA, SHAANXI PROVINCE , CHINA, NOV 2015 - Mount Hua, or Hua Shan, is a mountain located close to the city of Huayin in the Shaanxi province of China. To reach the base, one must travel over 1000 km south west of Beijing, China. Once there, you are rewarded...
CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF BEAUSOLEIL ISLAND , OCT 2015 - Roughly 2 hours north of Toronto, this National Park filled with Islands is a popular summer destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. I waited until late in the year to hike the perimeter of Beausoleil Island, not only to avoid the crowds,...
NORTH COAST TRAIL , JUN 2015 - Located on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, this epic trail entails complete solitude and wildlife sightings along its remote coastal journey. Recommended for only experienced hikers, I was able to blaze through this adventure in ultralight style in 3 days. A must...
WEST COAST TRAIL , MAY 2015 - One of the most famous trails in Canada is the West Coast Trail that leads a hiker 75 kilometers along the west coast of Vancouver Island. It was on my bucket list for years, and I finally found the time to sneak away...
TELESCOPE PEAK, APR 2015 - Before hitting the Las Vegas strip with 9 of my buddies to watch the big fight, I snuck in a day trip with my best buddy, Jamie, to the top of Telescope peak. Perfect weather and clear trail conditions made it a breeze to get...
