10 Tips to Eat Right in the Backcountry

One of the FAQ’s that I’m often asked is what I eat when I back country camp. Well, a lot of the food I eat depends on three things: Will it fuel me? Can I cook it out of 1 pot? and is it light? Most people think it’s hard enough to cook a meal…

15 Tips for Winter Camping

1) Research Weather and Avalanche Conditions Even if the forecast doesn’t call for avalanche warnings, if you’re planning on touring, snowshoeing or camping in a potential “at risk” area, be sure you book avalanche kits well in advance – especially if it’s a weekend. In peak season, sometimes MEC (or other outdoor stores) can run…

2015: The Whirlwind Year

I was planning on writing this post back in December, but (noting this blog title) that month fleeew by. So! I’m writing it now. Here is a brief re-cap of my year. Enjoy!

Putting the “Solo” in Travel

I got my first taste of solo travelling this year in April. I left home – this safe, food filled sanctuary that we all know as; and parted for Europe — Italy to be exact. I was able to fit in 4 beautiful countries in 9 weeks total. Reminiscing on the plane back to Vancouver, I…

The List

The Infinite Bucket List I was going to title this “my Bucket list,” but I’m going to be honest with you; almost everyday I think of another thing to add. It’s infinite – hands down. For now I have the following below. I wrote it at my cabin in total silence with a glass of…

How to Eat/Stay Healthy in Europe

Yes, this title sounds ridiculous and almost impossible as a backpacker. Don’t get me wrong, but you get to that point in your travels where you really miss the taste of spinach or a fresh carrot. Spending two months in the three food capitals of Europe (Italy, Switzerland, and France), you get to know your…

Commence: This Blog-Thing of Mine

I’ve never blogged before, let alone written articles for people to read. Something about it has always terrified me. Though…fear not! I decided to start up this blog and become the hiatus hunnie I’ve always wanted to be. No more being scared!