With summer officially upon us and lockdowns lifted, your family (like mine) is probably thinking about ways to salvage that summer hiking and camping holiday you had your sights set on. While British Columbia parks may be open for business, it’s important to remember that camping in 2020 will look nothing like it did [...]
Standing at the kitchen counter washing up after dinner you hear yourself say out loud, “I am really sad we’re not going to be able to do ______ this summer!” And while I couldn’t agree more that Summer 2020 isn’t going to go as planned, we have an opportunity to embrace like no other… [...]
While we have been grateful that our children have been able to continue their learning virtually at home, like many, we are ready for a screen break. Getting the kids outside and learning is good both physically and mentally (for them and for us parents too!). And even though we are enjoying the slower-paced [...]
You’ve pulled the kid from school early, loaded up all of the gear (4 snowboards, 8 boots, 4 helmets, 4 goggles, 8 socks, 4 neckwarmers, 4 pants, 4 jackets, 8 underlayers, 8 gloves). You've got healthy snacks and hydration loaded for the ride to and from the mountain. Lift tickets were purchased for a [...]
The e-mail showed up at the very end of May. Our family had an opportunity, three weeks later, to go to Tofino for two days and try surfing. It was the kind of all-expenses-paid-everything-planned-out-for-you invitation we could not refuse—but we almost did. Why? Well June is a busy month to take the kids out [...]
For years you sat with your children as they carefully crafted their Christmas lists. Maybe it was at the kitchen table or perhaps you did it snuggled up on the couch. However you did it, you knew exactly what they wanted for Christmas. But those kids became adults and the lists that once hung [...]
Perhaps you have recently seen a photograph in an article or on Instagram with a unique ball effect, like this epic surf shot I snapped during my recent stay at Long Beach Lodge. Within the image, a small, 180-degree view of the overall scene shows up inside of a sphere, giving a reflective quality to [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What comes to mind when you think of hiking? Silhouetted figures, traversing a Himalayan ridge with backpacks nearly as large as themselves? The truth is, for most of us, hiking is a little less Everest expedition and a little more walk in the Hundred Acre Wood (hello Pooh and Tigger!). Hiking has so much to [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Mom, can I have a 12 hour nap?” Tired and beyond exhausted, my seven year old crossed the finish line. Soaking wet from head to toe with chilly 8 degree mountain air surrounding him, he was in a bit of physical shock and wanting a warm blanket and to rest. He wouldn’t yet be able [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“We believe in conservation through education” Shayla said. “If we do a really good job and teach people how to protect and treat animals, hopefully the need for our rescue centre and park will decrease and there will be less animals in need or our care!” I’ve never heard a “zoo” employee talk like that, [...]
