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Tag: Camping

Mantario South to Caribou East

When talking about my hiking and backpacking pace, I joke that I am an overweight asthmatic. It is also the … More

Backpacking, Camping, Mental Health

Lovely Little Weekend

Blue Jay has been home since March and has had little-to-no formal structure other than spending one day at the … More

Camping, Family, Hiking, Whiteshell

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

Camping, Hiking, Riding Mountain National Park

Navigating my Garmin inReach

My breath was taken away as I moved myself and my heavy backpack over demanding terrain. Blue Jay floated along … More

Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking, Safety

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

Camping, Family, Manitoba

A trail food chat

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

Backpacking, Camping, Food, Hiking

Leave No Trace: Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Hiker Midnight is a popular term on long-distance hiking trails such as the Appalachian Trail. The general idea is that … More

Backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking

Mentally Preparing for a Longer Distance Hike

Everyone has a place in the outdoors and nature welcomes all of us. Nature meets us where we currently are … More

Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking

Savoury Breakfast Cookies for the Trail

My husband began to make breakfast on Sunday while I looked out my living room window with my mind in … More

Anxiety, Backpacking, Camping, Food, Hiking, Mental Health

Early Spring Camping

I finished setting up camp at 9 o’clock at a fine little spot not far from Flamingo Crossing, also known … More

Camping, Manitoba, Nature, Winter

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