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Tag: Physical Activity

My Day of Solo Hiking

I have been mentally exhausted constantly and with gearing up to hopefully lead outdoor events again soon, I was also … More

COVID-19, Hiking, Manitoba, Mental Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Physical Health, Stress, Winter

When things don’t go well with group hiking

I read a blog post written by someone who had been left alone on a hiking trip during a lightning … More

Backpacking, Camping, County Music, Exercise, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Physical Activity

Why I moved from a 45L to 70L as my main hiking pack

I am fascinated by all of the different choices of gear on the market and I enjoy reading reviews and … More

Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Exercise, Family, Hiking, Mental Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Walking

Ssssscary Phobiasssss and Fearsssss

The plans for my Appalachian Trail section hike are coming together nicely. My group met last week and we talked … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Exercise, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, Physical Activity, sobriety, Stress, Walking

Hiking and Camping Gear is an Investment into Postive Mental Health

I spent Saturday morning hiking at McGillivray Falls in the Whiteshell area of Manitoba with my friend who I will … More

Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Exercise, Family, Gratitude, Hiking, ILoveHiking, Manitoba, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, Physical Activity, RemoveTheStigma, sobriety, Walking

One foot in front of the other

Today I am two years sober from alcohol. My life feels natural and authentic without alcohol. Upon reaching my first … More

Addiction, Anniversary, Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Blessings, Depression, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Physical Activity, RemoveTheStigma, sobriety

Sharing my Passion for Hiking and Camping

My family and I have hiked and cycled to Lake Kinosao in Riding Mountain National Park countless times. We usually … More

Anniversary, Anxiety, Camping, Depression, Family, Hiking, Nature, Physical Activity, RemoveTheStigma, Sunshine, Walking

Conquered Mud Hero 2017

My muscles had a crazy workout yesterday that they rarely ever see. In the traditional sense I don’t really exercise. … More

Anxiety, Depression, Exercise, Family, Mental Health, Muddy, MudHero, Physical Activity
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