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 →
Staying Cool in the Cold Stuff
We seem to be quite lucky on the South Coast of BC. The temperatures rarely drop to anything extreme. Except for that one week in January...when the Polar Vortex makes it's way through our coastal towns and into every layer of clothing. This past weekend I was up at a backcountry lodge, where the lows... 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 →