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

Within my role at Backcountry Women, I started a Monthly Members “Fireside” Chat. It is an informal yet structured and … More

My pace, my adventure, and my reasons for hiking. What is not to love about being solo on the trail? … More

I spent Saturday afternoon at Spruce Woods Provincial Park with Backcountry Women where we learned winter survival skills with Jen, … More

Blue Jay and I spent the weekend together on a little holiday in Riding Mountain National Park. The park has … More

At times I have felt like I am not sure where I fit in. A common topic in peer-support sobriety … More

My breath was taken away as I moved myself and my heavy backpack over demanding terrain. Blue Jay floated along … More

My daughter and I are cut from the same cloth and sometimes it creates challenges because we are both relentless, … More

There is something profound that happens when my mind is set free while wandering. The rustling of the leaves in … More