Canadians from coast-to-coast are blessed having a wide variety of trail networks readily available year round. Without a whole lot of work it’s easy to be off in the back country on a lazy afternoon or for a weekend adventure. However, getting off the paved path sometimes requires a little extra knowledge and know-how. Unlike regular highways and streets it often takes a community of users to maintain a trail system. The rules are different and… Read the rest

It seems after nearly 6,000 years of existence snowshoeing’s popularity is finally on the rise among mainstream adventurers. For me, heading off into the trails for a white winter wonderland seems appealing to men and women of all ages. The fact it’s a low impact / high cardio sport makes snowshoeing conducive for long hikes with great health benefits.  From just a few hikes this season it’s apparent that from tots to… Read the rest

Four wonderful days away from the city!  We planned to hit the road before 8am to maximize our time spent away from the big smoke, its headache inducing traffic and the congregation of people and concrete.  There would be 7 of us and we hoped to head out to where no one but bears and birds and moose would be around for miles.  The upper reaches of the Elaho River near Clendinning Provincial Park was… Read the rest