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
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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
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
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
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
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