Hiking Mt. Bourgeau
In the depths of a cold snap this January, Billy and I started planning our hiking season for this summer. Last summer, we didn't get out much since we were focused on working - he started a new job and we launched a new small business. From this experience, I learned that the majority of Edmontonians are ALL FUN, NO WORK ...
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A Road Trip in Slovenia
Imagine winding mountain roads, lush green forests, and sparkling blue lakes... is this the fictional world of Lord of the Rings? No, its the hidden gem of Europe that is the nation of Slovenia. Why Slovenia? Hiša Franko Our interest in Slovenia first began with an episode of Chef's Table about Ana Ros and her ...
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Hiking Trip: Ha Ling Peak and Raven’s End in Canmore
Canmore is a wonderland of outdoor adventure. It has a perfect balance of characteristics to create a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend trip. What are these qualities? Well, let me give you the 4-1-1 (Ya, it's still the 1990's for my casual-slang language): A wide variety of outdoor activities: hiking trails, mountain ...
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Microbrewery Bike Tour in Montreal
If you go to Montreal the best thing you can do is to rent a Bixi bike and hit the streets in search of craft beers. [caption id="attachment_2033" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Montreal Skyline from Mount Royal[/caption] Conveniently, my better half has created a map of our microbrew pub crawl so you can experience epic ...
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Paragliding in Golden
“So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever, in Never Never Land!” J.M Barrie, Peter Pan There I was, standing on a peak of Mount Seven in Golden, B.C. I just signed a form waving any legal responsibility for any bodily harm or ...
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Hiking at Lake Abraham
In the early spring, Billy, myself, and two friends of ours went for a day trip in the David Thompson area. If you ask me, it's one of the most gorgeous areas of Alberta. Since we moved to central Alberta, we have been on several hikes in the region and it's refreshing to be able have this conversation happen on a regular ...
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Snowshoeing in the Prairies
Since returning home to Canada, I’ve become addicted to snowshoeing. How did this happen? I was looking for a new activity to help my readjustment from a long overseas trip and my Dad had a vintage set waiting to be used in the garage. My snowshoe goal was to reconnect with the Canadian snow and cold while getting some ...
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