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Stay Rad, Dad

Last year, as I was couch ridden nursing a broken collarbone thanks to a mountain bike mishap, it has got me to thinking about radness and age. When I was in my teens there was a snowboard shop in Collingwood called “Too Rad for Mom and Dad” and I always thought it was the coolest. It’s funny how perspective changes with passing years. Are my kids too rad for me? Not yet. Will they be?

Posted on March 04, 2022

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Stand Up Paddling 101: Which Board is Right for You?

Thinking about buying a Stand Up Paddle Board this year? Let's get you started! Here are a few things you should consider before purchasing your new SUP Board.

Posted on April 13, 2021

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Measuring Stoke

In the world of adventure sports, there are three things that measure stoke; grade/difficulty, location and with whom you travel. Dependent on a variety of reasons, people rank these by importance in completely different orders. Maybe having less of one, means you have more of another. Or, having none of one might even amplify the other two. Or, if you’re really really lucky, you have a bounty of all three! Let’s explore what these really mean.

Posted on February 25, 2021

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Book Review: Closer To The Ground by Dylan Tomine

For the lovers of adventure and those who find joy living in a part of the world with four distinct seasons, Closer to the Ground takes you on a journey where the destination is not important. Author Dylan Tomine is an ex fly fishing guide, conservation advocate, Patagonia ambassador and father but

Posted on August 06, 2020

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To Have and to Hold

Our oceans are filling up with plastic and it's no secret that single use plastic water bottles have a lot to do with that. When was the last time you used one of these cheap bottles, likely filled with tap water at the factory? I'm proud to say that it's been many years for me. No waste. No carbon cost of manufacturing or recycling. No guilt.

Posted on May 22, 2020

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Pukaskwa Coastal Hike

My husband Grant and I finally got around to hiking this trail after starting planning in 2007. The extra 12 years of long distance hiking came in handy for this trail since it is a challenge in every way.

Posted on April 16, 2020

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Arizona Hiking & Cycling with Friends

We traveled with a group of friends to do some day hiking and cycling in Arizona with the plan of getting enough time on our boots to take on the challenge of The Grand Canyon in one day for our grand finale!

Posted on April 16, 2020

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Get Outside - Bring the Kids!

In light of our current circumstances it's difficult to get your kids outside especially when working from home. This blog gives you great ideas about what you can do now and in the future with your children to get outside.

Posted on April 08, 2020

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POW - The Art of Imperfect Advocacy

So, there’s this little organization that is called Protect Our Winters and in their own words are on a mission to turn passionate outdoor people into effective climate advocates and they believe that their love of adventure in nature demands participation in the fight to protect it.

Posted on March 31, 2020

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