Kris and I joined some friends on the Athabasca Glacier hike in the summer of 2021. We were part of a group with another couple and a guide. It was a spectacular adventure! We were able to capture gorgeous pictures and got quality time with our friends. Kris got to experience rappelling down into a crevasse. He's braver than I am! It was a different hiking trip than we usually … [Read more...] about Athabasca Glacier Hike: What to Expect?
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8 Best Hiking Gifts for Dads
Father's Day comes around every year, and it can be challenging to find the perfect gift for dad. How about a tie? No, he already has many of those. A book? He has many of those, too. How about something personal that he'll love? What does a dad in your life like to do? What are his interests? Consider spending quality time with a dad doing something he enjoys. It could be … [Read more...] about 8 Best Hiking Gifts for Dads
10 Tips to Avoid Sunburn
It seems we, Canadian travellers easily forget every year how easy it is to get sunburnt when we only experience summer for three months of the year. When we head to the Dominican Republic the sun rays are much stronger than at home and the chance of getting sunburnt is much higher in the constant heat. To help avoid looking like a lobster, these 10 Tips to Avoid Sunburn will … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Avoid Sunburn
Carrot Apple Loaf
The Carrot Apple Loaf is delicious and filling when hiking in Waterton or kayaking Lake Isle. It will hold well in a food storage container to carry while exercising. It will start to crumble when taken on a longer adventure such as backpacking the West Coast Trail or kayaking Desolation Sound. The loaf won't be as fresh after a couple of days and dry out which won't make … [Read more...] about Carrot Apple Loaf
Review: MEC Fulcrum Guide PFD
Product: MEC Fulcrum Guide PFD - Unisex Price: $199.95 Store: MEC This MEC Fulcrum Guide PFD (Personal Flotation Device) is fantastic for kayaking! It's comfortable to wear if a paddler's body fits between XS (extra small) to XXL (extra extra large). A PFD takes the shape of a person's body, which is ideal for continuous use. It's shorter at the stomach, with … [Read more...] about Review: MEC Fulcrum Guide PFD