My Top 3 Full Day Hikes in Alberta

There is no better feeling than standing at the top of a mountain, cracking a summit beer, and looking down at the landscape around you. The thing about hiking is that once you catch that first amazing view that makes you fall in love, you can't stop. The search is always on for the next … Continue reading My Top 3 Full Day Hikes in Alberta →

Tick Talk with Tia

As we are a few weeks strong into tick season, and I have a newly adopted dog that has been bringing plenty of them into my house, I figured it would be a good idea to do some research and learn a little more about how to avoid and remove these nasty little creatures. I … Continue reading Tick Talk with Tia →

Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan – Dogs and Dunes

With another weekend to adventure, we decided to head to Douglas Provincial Park, which is about an hour and a half outside of Saskatoon. The day was perfectly sunny, and I was looking forward to walking through some sand. We packed up the dogs, some snacks and plenty of water, and made the drive to … Continue reading Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan – Dogs and Dunes →

May Long in the Dirt

Just one week after our walk in the snow storm, the weather was finally looking warmer for the May long weekend. The past two years my long weekends have been spent hiking to Grey Owls cabin in Prince Albert National Park, but with the parks closed for now we had to change it up. Spending … Continue reading May Long in the Dirt →

Walking a Half Marathon Through the City of Saskatoon

Last week we finally decided to cancel our West Coast Trail reservations. We were booked for June 5th and it seems unlikely that it will be open for out of province residents at that time if it evens opens at all. To distract ourselves from the disappointment of missing out on our hike, we wanted … Continue reading Walking a Half Marathon Through the City of Saskatoon →

Bringing Piper Home

In 2018, I worked in Canmore as a dog sled tour guide. While it was tough work, I loved the job and spending my days with 150+ huskies. I loved all of the dogs, and got to know each and every one of them, but one pup in particular stole my heart. Piper was one … Continue reading Bringing Piper Home →

5 Adventurous People to Follow on Instagram While You’re Staying Indoors

As I find myself with more and more couch time this week, I have also been spending a lot of time scrolling through social media and living vicariously through other peoples adventures. Instead of being disappointed that I can't get out and travel right now, I'm trying to build a collection of ideas for the … Continue reading 5 Adventurous People to Follow on Instagram While You’re Staying Indoors →

Diesel Ran Out of Gas – Carrying an 80lb Dog Down a Mountain

Living in the mountains in Alberta is what grew my interest in hiking, and as any new thing you learn, mistakes are bound to happen. I had started with a few smaller hikes around the Columbia Icefield, and my friend Jared mentioned that we try a more difficult hike when I visited Canmore. One sunny, … Continue reading Diesel Ran Out of Gas – Carrying an 80lb Dog Down a Mountain →

Chihuahuas on the Trail

Looking after smaller dogs in Canadian winter conditions means that you have to put a little more thought in to bringing them outdoors with you. Little paws and ears get cold fast, so it's important that they're dressed warmly and they get opportunities for a break from the snow. Dog booties are also a good … Continue reading Chihuahuas on the Trail →