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Category: Physical Health

Trusting Ourselves

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

Backpacking, Family, Hiking, Mental Health

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

Backcountry, Backpacking, Food, Hiking

Wisdom from a duck

Mother’s Day was this past weekend and memories on Facebook reminded me that seven years ago I was making eggplant … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health

Our First “Real” Overnight of the Season

I have the word “real” in quotations because aside from sleeping in my backyard a few weekends ago, Friday night … More

Backpacking, Hiking, Kids, Manitoba, Nature

Swinging Ice Axes

I am a member of Backcountry Women, an incredible group of women who explore the outdoors together and get up … More

Ice Climbing, Mental Health, Winter

Saying Yes to Loving Myself

I made the decision three years ago to stop drinking alcohol. Valentine’s Day is my anniversary and I have gifted … More

Addiction, Alcohol, Anxiety, Depression, Exercise, Gratitude, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, sobriety

2019 Hiking and Wellness Goals

2019 is kicking off with a focus on health, wellness, and building my physical strength.  To keep myself physically active … More

Hiking

Exploring Nature’s Jungle Gym

Bear Hug woke me up just before ten on Saturday morning to let me know he had made coffee. I … More

Backpacking, Exercise, Family, Mental Health, Nature

Family Fun Weekend

“Mommy, why are you laying down to put on your pants?” I look at my daughter and respond that I … More

Camping, Cycling, Family, Hiking, Manitoba, Nature Trail

Harnessing the power of the sunshine

Over one year ago I created Backpack Chronicles and in that time, I have worked on a lot of self-development, … More

Anxiety, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, sobriety, Stress, trail, Walking

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