For as long as I can remember, I've been in love with the mountains. I've loved the way they make me feel so "human" when I'm playing in them. They remind me of my strengths and weaknesses. They lift up my spirit and I desire them deeply when away. They have challenged, encouraged and built... Continue Reading →
PNW Micro Adventures: Hometown Hut Trips
This past weekend, I worked out in Garibaldi Park in the Elfin Lakes area. Luckily, I was able to bring my boyfriend, Pearce, along as a volunteer too! We spent the weekend tending to the shelter and doing a lot of digging (see the photo below - we shovelled roughly 12ft of snow). I love... Continue Reading →
Conquering the Cold Stuff
This week I finally got to try ice climbing! This has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I've rocked climbed outdoors for the last 6 years and this was the next necessary move! My friend Steve was awesome enough to lend me his tools and some tips for my first... Continue Reading →
Becoming a Brand Ambassador/Influencer 101
I've had a few messages lately on Instagram from followers asking about how they can become ambassadors or influencers for their favourite brands. In the age of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat - there is a growing community of brands doing advertising through social media. Having advocates for your brand is one of the best things... Continue Reading →
That Ranger Green
I've been thinking a lot lately about the colour of my Ranger uniform jacket. It's nothing special, just a washed out green colour. But each time I look down at my sleeve or catch a glimpse of the colour in a mirror or the truck window, I feel this interesting sense of peace. I look... Continue Reading →
Went for the Mountains, Stayed for the People.
I've been home one whole day since my trip with GoPro to Nepal. I'm going to do my best to recap the trip without completely typing your ear (eyes?) off. Where to start... This was my first time heading out of North America (see previous post to find out why haha). I wasn't nervous until... Continue Reading →
Skyward Education
I've recently become excited about shooting some star photos. It is a huge learning curve for me as I do not know the first thing about manning a camera in this way. For the past couple nights I've been venturing out to try and capture some sky - With warmer days creeping in clear nights... Continue Reading →