10 Things I Learned as a Tour Guide in the Rockies

Running water and flushing toilets are a gift. (I also have a strong appreciation for all buildings that don't have mice) 2. Someone on your tour will absolutely do that thing that you told them not to. They will let go of the dog sled, and they will step in that 'puddle' on the glacier … Continue reading 10 Things I Learned as a Tour Guide in the Rockies →

A Day in the Life of a Dog Sled Tour Guide

What goes in to being a musher? Getting paid to pet dogs all day? Here is a snap shot of an average day of a dog sled guide, working one of my favourite jobs but also by far the most difficult! Every morning I would scramble and gather all of my gear and quickly eat … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Dog Sled Tour Guide →

Driving an Ice Explorer on a Glacier

One of my proudest moments was the day I got my class 2 drivers license, it was also one of the most nerve wracking days of my life. I had been hired by a tour company in Jasper to be a driver/guide for their excursions on the Athabasca Glacier, so failing was not an option. … Continue reading Driving an Ice Explorer on a Glacier →