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
Author: tiaonthetrail
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
Tanluhu 15L Trail Running Pack -Budget Friendly Gear Review
As I have been beginning to get in to canicross the last few months, I have also started looking into purchasing a trail running vest so I can carry water for myself and the pups. In particular, I love the look of the Nathan Trail Mix 7L Race Pack. The only draw back for me … Continue reading Tanluhu 15L Trail Running Pack -Budget Friendly Gear Review
Positivity in Hiking
A few months ago, while winter was in full force in the prairies, my boyfriend and I stayed indoors and binge watched the Worlds Toughest Race on Amazon Prime. It follows an Eco-Challenge in Fiji where teams of 4 must race a 671 kilometer over multiple days and many different practices such as trekking, biking, … Continue reading Positivity in Hiking
Outstanding Blogger Award Nomination – Interview With an Adventurer
Thank you so very much Tea & Hiking Boots for the “Outstanding Blogger Award” nomination. I loved reading your response about the silver linings of living through a pandemic, and I share the same appreciation as you for a clean bathroom! I love following the adventures of so many bloggers, and I think its a … Continue reading Outstanding Blogger Award Nomination – Interview With an Adventurer
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