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

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

My family and I hiked overnight to Tilson Lake in Riding Mountain National Park on June 22. We hiked a … More

Hiking makes me feel like a badass woman. I head out into the wilderness, sometimes by myself, carrying with me … More

I am preparing and planning for my family to hike overnight this weekend. This will be my third overnight since … More