When talking about my hiking and backpacking pace, I joke that I am an overweight asthmatic. It is also the … More
Category: Manitoba
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
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
To Feel Something
I joined Backcountry Women this morning for a hike around Birds Hill Park but I unfortunately needed to cut my … 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
Travel near to go far
I woke up Saturday morning with a heavy heart. Disappointment, anger, sadness, irritation, and feeling annoyed on top of a … More
Wild and Free: September Long Weekend
Blue Jay and I spent the weekend together on a little holiday in Riding Mountain National Park. The park has … More
A Turtle’s Pace Weekend
When we used our large base camping tent last summer for the final time, we packed away one of the … More
Feed me on the trail: overnight hike with my family
My family and I hiked overnight to Tilson Lake in Riding Mountain National Park on June 22. We hiked a … More
