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 →

Three Days on the Boreal Trail

The Boreal Trail is an approximately 120km hike in Meadow Lake Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. For years my friend Lindsay has been wanting to give it a try, and we finally decided that this was the year to do it. My sister Chantal, my friends Lindsay and Kate, and I decided to make it happen. … Continue reading Three Days on the Boreal Trail →

At Home Adventures – Dog Walks & Perch Fishing

It's been tricky to get out and do all of the overnight hiking I had planned for this summer. With the heat wave we have been going through, and all of the nearby fires and smoke, it's best to stay closer to home. But, fewer hiking opportunities just opens the door for other fun activities, … Continue reading At Home Adventures – Dog Walks & Perch Fishing →

I Ditched My Hiking Boots for Trail Runners & I Would Do It Again

Maintaining proper foot care and finding adequate footwear has been one of my biggest struggles as I dive deeper in to the world of hiking. It's common for me to leave the trail with blistered and bleeding feet and find myself limping around at work for a few days while I recover. I have tried … Continue reading I Ditched My Hiking Boots for Trail Runners & I Would Do It Again →

A Rainy Overnight Hike to Grey Owl’s Cabin

Although summer has barely started, I am already feeling like it’s flying by too fast and soon I will run out of time for all of the outdoor activities I would like to accomplish this season. As a result, I usually get too ambitious and plan up a multitude of hiking trips that end up … Continue reading A Rainy Overnight Hike to Grey Owl’s Cabin →

Fire-Maple Fixed-Star 2 Stove –Budget Friendly Gear Review

I am a huge fan of the JetBoil stove systems and often borrowed my sisters for hiking trips. Now that we live in different cities and are on different schedules, it's trickier to meet up and share gear. I decided it would be a good time to invest in my own camp stove. The only … Continue reading Fire-Maple Fixed-Star 2 Stove –Budget Friendly Gear Review →