When talking about my hiking and backpacking pace, I joke that I am an overweight asthmatic. It is also the … More
Category: Hiking
What is it about Hunt Lake Trail?
There is something about Hunt Lake Trail in the Manitoba Whiteshell that calls to me to conquer mental and physical … More
Lovely Little Weekend
Blue Jay has been home since March and has had little-to-no formal structure other than spending one day at the … More
Risk Management in the Outdoors
Trails in Southern Manitoba are bursting at the seams with new-to-the-outdoors explorers. While it is great that people are going … More
The Tenderfoot Hiker and the Ten Essentials
I wrote the below post one year ago today for Backcountry Women. To my recollection, hosting the Ten Essentials of … More
Should Provincial Parks Close?
A controversial topic has risen within the hiking community: to hike or not to hike? Our local National Park in … More
Mission Accomplished: Certify as a Field Leader
I recently read Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and there is a section in the book that resonated with me. … More
Packing Our Fears
Within my role at Backcountry Women, I started a Monthly Members “Fireside” Chat. It is an informal yet structured and … More
Is it solo hiking if my dogs join me?
My pace, my adventure, and my reasons for hiking. What is not to love about being solo on the trail? … More
Expect the Best and Plan for the Worst: Winter Survival Skills
I spent Saturday afternoon at Spruce Woods Provincial Park with Backcountry Women where we learned winter survival skills with Jen, … More
