I recently read Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and there is a section in the book that resonated with me.…
Packing Our Fears
Within my role at Backcountry Women, I started a Monthly Members “Fireside” Chat. It is an informal yet structured and…
The Twelve Villains of Christmas
I attended my brothers Christmas church production along with my mom on December 23. His church puts together a yearly…
What the Season Means (or Does Not Mean) for Me
My mental health does not take a holiday over the Christmas season and in fact, it gets worse. My dad…
Empowering Women Off the Trail
I drove down Euclid Avenue in the Point Douglas area of Winnipeg this morning. Tears formed in my eyes as…
To Feel Something
I joined Backcountry Women this morning for a hike around Birds Hill Park but I unfortunately needed to cut my…
Potential news headline, “Local woman smashes Jollibee statue with sledgehammer in Christmas rage”
This time of the year is fucking hard for me. I’m just going to come right out and say that…
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?…
Climbing to New Heights
As much as I loved our first apartment with my husband that was on the 14th floor of an apartment…
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,…