Year: 2018

  • My experience starting a queer outdoors group

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    Last year, I was feeling good about my mountaineering accomplishments. And with my work getting more women out climbing and on trips with the Alpine Club of Canada. But as someone who doesn’t even feel like a woman half the time, I was sorely missing queer community. I am not the kind of person who…

  • COMPLETE GUIDE: Camino de Santiago

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    How much does it cost? Do you have to book places to stay? And other questions answered.

  • Mourning on the Camino

    What right did I have to even be upset? I didn’t know them.

  • Coming home. And clearing out.

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    Just keep what you need. And say goodbye to the things you don’t.

  • VIDEO: Della Falls

    I bet you thought Niagara Falls was Canada’s highest waterfall. But you are mistaken!  It’s Della Falls located in the middle of nowhere on Vancouver Island. This is home to a wonderful 3 days backpacking trip.

  • VIDEO: North Face Leadership Course with the Alpine Club of Canada

    Knowing how to lead people well can make the difference between an amazing day in the mountains and a disaster.

  • Walking the Camino as a solo female

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    The only way I wanted to walk the Camino was solo. Like many women, I have spent much of my life putting other people’s needs before my own and compromising. So I decided that it was time for me to know what it feels like to make my own decisions and deal with whatever happened…

  • The best albergues on the Camino

    Places that foster community & time for personal reflection.

  • My ultralight Camino packing list

    Bringing less stuff helps you save money, energy and helps prevent injuries.

  • 4 months on the road: I hope I never forget how this feels

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    Can travel change you?

  • Travelling around the world alone? Here’s what you need to know.

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    Here is some of the best advice my friends gave me before I set off to travel around the world solo.

  • My rules for walking the Camino — and “Never take a bus” is not one of them

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    Many pilgrims start the Camino with a few rules on their minds.