Alison Iles
Alison Iles
Twenty four years into her career at Backroads, Alison’s a self-proclaimed lifer—and she’s proud of it! Her life path with Backroads began with leading and researching trips all over the world. Since, she’s worn many hats, and is now both Family Brand Manager and Regional Manager for Canada, Puget Sound, Vermont and Iceland. Hers has been an inspiring and motivating journey, for her friends and family, and for the rest of us here at Backroads. Alison and her husband (an avalanche forecaster and ex Backroads Trip Leader) and their two adrenaline-seeking teenagers live and play in Whistler, British Columbia. In her own words: “I’m truly living the dream!”

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Backroads 20's and beyond family walking and hiking trip
March 7, 2025

Family Vacations with Older Teens and Young Adults

Family travel doesn’t have to end when children grow up. One family’s active adventure reveals how exploring the world together can create deeper connections, new perspectives and lasting memories with adult kids.

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A Backroads Family Biking Vacation in the Loire Valley, France
April 7, 2015

Plan the Best Family Trip Ever

Is there anything better than hearing your teenager tell you that you made a great decision (words you likely don't often hear)? Better yet is hearing that they had the best vacation ever and it was with you—wow! The key is to get everyone involved and make most of the decisions before you go, so th…

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January 17, 2014

Can Your Kids Pack?

Have an upcoming ski trip? Headed out of town after the new year? Traveling with kids and family this winter? Does the thought of packing for the family trip fill you with dread? This certainly used to be the case for me. I have logged countless hours packing bags for family vacations...

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