A few months ago, my boyfriend and I bought our first home together. We decided to trade city life to move out to a small resort village in Saskatchewan and have been enjoying the lifestyle to the fullest ever since. Moving right before Christmas might be hectic any other year, but with the Covid-19 restrictions … Continue reading Living the Lake Life
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Learning New Things Off-Road in Hinton, Alberta
For me, hitting the trails is usually done on my own two feet, or maybe on a pair of skis if we have enough snow. My boyfriend, on the other hand, prefers to explore the trails on his dirt bike, and he invited me along for a weekend of off-roading at the Brule Lake Sand … Continue reading Learning New Things Off-Road in Hinton, Alberta
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
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
A Quick Stop to Smell the Flowers at Pike Lake Provincial Park
Pike Lake Provincial Park is located a short 30 kilometres outside of the city of Saskatoon. It is one of the smallest provincial parks in Saskatchewan, but it is still the perfect getaway if you want to take a break from the city for a few hours. You'll find a lovely little beach, an outdoor … Continue reading A Quick Stop to Smell the Flowers at Pike Lake Provincial Park
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
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
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