Elk Island National Park, Alberta

For months, my sister Chantal and I have been looking forward to a weekend getaway in Edmonton after purchasing concert tickets to see one of our favorite bands. We planned to eat a lot of good food, relax in the hotel pool, and squeeze in a hike along the way! Elk Island National Park is … Continue reading Elk Island National Park, Alberta →

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 →

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 →

Taking part in YXE Winter Bingo, Saskatoon

A few months ago, my sister sent me a post shared by Outter Limits in Saskatoon. The YXE Outdoor Bingo is created by a collaboration of local businesses with the goal of getting people out and enjoying the city. It looked fun, so we both decided to take part! Here are the activities that I … Continue reading Taking part in YXE Winter Bingo, Saskatoon →

Jewell Pass via Prairie View Loop – Kananaskis, AB

With restrictions beginning to lift and new safety procedures being set in place, my cousin Anya and I decided to head to Banff for the weekend to get a few nights of camping and a few quick hikes in. We were careful to follow all of the safety protocols, and wore masks whenever necessary as … Continue reading Jewell Pass via Prairie View Loop – Kananaskis, AB →

Nut Point Trail, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

The Nut Point Trail is a beautiful 30km out and back trail located in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. It can be hiked in a day, but I recommend doing an overnight trip to give yourself time to enjoy the beautiful camp spot at the end of the peninsula. You do not need … Continue reading Nut Point Trail, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park →

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 →

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 →

Getting Off the Pavement Without Leaving the City

Given the choice, I always prefer a dirt trail to a sidewalk, but it isn't always convenient to pack up and drive out of the city in search of a good trail. Fortunately, there are adventures to be had within city limits. Saskatoon has beautiful paved paths along the riverside, and if you look even … Continue reading Getting Off the Pavement Without Leaving the City →