Month: September 2016
Returning to outdoor adventures after chronic pain
This year, I’ve had to turn around before reaching the summit far more times than I’ve made it to any desired destination. My friends carry even more of the gear than before. I often have had to lay down for long rests in inconvenient (but beautiful) spaces.
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Staying safe outside
I recently saw North Shore SAR’s post about “Top 5 Favourite Hikes (To Rescue People From).” In it, they challenged bloggers and photographers to share more outdoor safety information. Good point! The best place to get safety information is from the pros, such as: I also find it really helpful to talk with other friends about…
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Castlecrag Mountain – Vancouver Island, BC
This past weekend, I had enjoyed some relaxed backpacking and a long hike up Castlecrag Mountain. It is one of the four smaller mountains near Mt. Albert Edward, which is the most popular objective in this area. But a number of circumstances drew me to this lesser climbed peak. One was that it was a long weekend and thus it was…
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