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 →

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 →

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 →

5 Different Ways to Eat While Hiking

On the West Coast Trail, I heard a story from another hiker around a fire one night about a man who did the entire week long hike with only a big jar of peanut butter and a spoon for his meals. While that certainly is one way to build a meal plan for a trip, … Continue reading 5 Different Ways to Eat While Hiking →

7 Days on the Great Divide Trail – Jasper National Park

Last January, my friend Megan mentioned that she was planning to thru-hike the Great Divide Trail in the summer of 2020, and was happy to have company for some of the sections. I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to catch up with a friend and challenge myself to a longer trip. She had … Continue reading 7 Days on the Great Divide Trail – Jasper National Park →

4 Hiking Mistakes We All Make

Making mistakes is all a part of the adventure. It's how we learn, improve, and end up with funny stories to tell our friends. While trial and error is a big part of adventuring, maybe this list can save your feet a few blisters. 1. Improper Foot Care After my first overnight hike I swore … Continue reading 4 Hiking Mistakes We All Make →