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May 25, 2016

Ticked Off

So I went on a gorgeous hike last weekend. It was perfect conditions. Blue bird sky, sunshine all day, the smell of fresh spring flowers ...

Mar 22, 2016

Oh The Places We Could Go...

A review of the Outdoor and Adventure Show, Western Canada’s largest showcase of outdoor gear & adventure travel experiences! When: Marc...

Mar 16, 2016

These Boots Are Made For Walking...

First off, it's important you know that I am the first person to ever turn this song into a completely unrelated title regarding boots. D...

Mar 11, 2016

Layering Up!

Hikers are like onions... …because they're made of layers. Har har. Or maybe I'm thinking of ogres? Regardless, when you're out in the ba...

Feb 25, 2016

I'm the Solo to my own Chewie…

Thoughts on hiking solo: DON'T DO IT! Okay, so that's more my mother's thoughts on hiking solo. But to be honest, one of the first things...

Feb 16, 2016

Bear With Me

As far as luck goes when it comes to dangerous animals in the wilderness, North Americans have a lot of it. We don't have to deal with po...

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