Crack in the Mountain Trail, Lake Havasu City AZ

After a long cold winter, my boyfriend and I packed up our bags and hopped on a plane to enjoy a week of desert heat. We checked out the Desert Storm boat races, drove up to Oatman to say hello to the wild burros, and even managed to squeeze in a hike. The Crack in … Continue reading Crack in the Mountain Trail, Lake Havasu City AZ →

Evan Thomas Falls Hike, Kananaskis AB

Evan Thomas Creek to Falls is a 10.6km trail in Kananaskis, Alberta with about 546m of elevation gain. We arrived around 10am the find the parking lot mostly full, which was to be expected because of the gorgeous weather. This trail is relatively flat and you can skip most of the elevation entirely if you … Continue reading Evan Thomas Falls Hike, Kananaskis AB →

Mini Adventures in Yoho and Banff

After checking out the Natural Bridge, we decided to follow the road up to Emerald Lake. I have visited a few times in the summer and fall, but never when it was covered in a blanket of fluffy snow. We parked alongside a few other vehicles in the parking lot and decided to give the … Continue reading Mini Adventures in Yoho and Banff →

The Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park

After a few quiet winters spent close to home, we finally planned a weekend getaway to the mountains. Pat was excited to spend the time snowboarding, but I am not much of a skier yet, so I messaged my friend Megan and asked if she wanted to go hiking and exploring. We all piled in … Continue reading The Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park →

I was a guest on a podcast!

Thanks again to Fat Man Little Trail for the opportunity to be a part of such a fun podcast! Listen in to hear us chat about how we got in to hiking and what is keeping us out on the trails. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2dsQtw8nEM&t=1555s Check it out on YouTube, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. … Continue reading I was a guest on a podcast! →

Winter Getaway at Candle Lake, SK and the Aschim Homestead Hiking Trail

With the holidays coming up, my boyfriend finally had a few more days off than usual, and we decided to make the most of them. I managed to score a 'winter getaway for two' package at Candle Lake Resort on an auction site for a very reasonable price. It included two nights stay in a … Continue reading Winter Getaway at Candle Lake, SK and the Aschim Homestead Hiking Trail →

Trying Out Hiking/Camping Gear for Dogs

Gear testers, Piper and June When I first started hiking, it was just my pack and I. Now that I have two adventure-loving dogs, my hikes require a bit more planning but are filled with a lot more fun. My number one priority is making sure that my dogs are safe and happy out on … Continue reading Trying Out Hiking/Camping Gear for Dogs →

Fall Camping in Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan

I feel like I blinked and summer was over. I still want to get a few more camping adventures in, so when I checked out the weather for the weekend and saw that it was expected to be nice and warm, I booked myself a campsite. I have driven up to Douglas Provincial Park for … Continue reading Fall Camping in Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan →

Skunked For The Weekend

Earlier this week my parents and I decided to take my dogs for a walk at the farm. What was supposed to be a leisurely evening stroll quickly turned sour when my dog Piper managed to corner a skunk under one of the sheds. As a retired sled dog, this was the first time she … Continue reading Skunked For The Weekend →

Three Things That You Should Not Rely On While Hiking

Hiking is an amazing opportunity for individuals to be completely self-reliant. We live in a world where any question can be searched immediately on Google, and help is on it's way with a quick phone call or message. We may unknowingly carry this same comfort on to the trail with us, which could turn in … Continue reading Three Things That You Should Not Rely On While Hiking →