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Category: Physical Activity

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

Bacountry Women, Hiking, Mental Health

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

Backpacking, Hiking, Safety, Ten Essentials

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

Backcountry Women, Hiking, Safety

Celebrating Four Years of Being Alcohol Free

Four years ago on February 14th, I decided to love myself more than ever before. My journey has had extremes, … More

Backcountry Women, Mental Health, Yoga

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

Backcountry Women, Hiking, Mental Health

To Feel Something

I joined Backcountry Women this morning for a hike around Birds Hill Park but I unfortunately needed to cut my … More

Backcountry Women, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature

Climbing to New Heights

As much as I loved our first apartment with my husband that was on the 14th floor of an apartment … More

Backcountry Women, Mental Health, Rock Climbing, sobriety

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

Backcountry Women, Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Winter Survival

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

Forest Bathing, Guided Nature Therapy Walk, Manitoba, Nature, Shinrin-yoku, Walking

A Session at the Gym with Depression

I wrote this post earlier in the year on my phone while I was at the gym. For some reason … More

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness

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