Adventure

My Favourite Moments of Summer 2016

So, hi.  I already did one of those posts where I talked about not blogging, so let’s just skip all that and get right down to it, shall we? Warning, there’s a LONG post ahead! Nice summer days were hard to come by in Calgary this year, but there was still lots of fun to…

La Manzanilla Casa Golondrinas sunset

Our Trip to La Manzanilla – the 2016 Edition

Nine days, twelve friends, and countless beers and tortilla chips later, our trip to La Manzanilla has come and gone. Although the group wasn’t quite the same as 2014’s, we had just as much fun, and we’re already dreaming of going back! If I told you that La Manzanilla was a tiny town filled with…

Revelstoke curvy trees

A Ski Weekend at Revelstoke

We celebrated my dad’s birthday a little early last week with the big surprise party, but his real birthday was this past Saturday so we thought we might as well celebrate again! Zevi and I, along with my parents, my brother and his girlfriend, and my sister headed up to Revelstoke for the weekend for some…

Elizabeth Parker Hut nighttime

Five Things to Bring to a Backcountry Hut

Our snowshoe in to the Elizabeth Parker Hut was my first time venturing in to a backcountry hut of its kind, so I wasn’t totally confident in my packing list. Some things were pretty obvious necessities, but I didn’t realize just how important certain items would be until we settled in. Here are five things I’ll bring with me…

Lake Louise mountain view

A Midweek Ski Day at Lake Louise

Skiing is one of the things that makes the cold, dark Alberta winters a lot more bearable. We’re really lucky in Calgary to have three or four ski hills within a two hour drive, and one of those hills is among the best in the world. We may have to spend a few extra minutes in the…

Colombia Salento Valle de Cocora

Five Things To Know Before You Go To Colombia

Colombia seems to be gaining popularity as a travel destination. I have a couple of friends who are going there in the next few months, and they’ve been asking me for some advice on the country based on my experiences. There’s so much to see and do in Colombia, and it’s definitely a place worth visiting!…