We did this trail at the end of September last year as a last hike while the sunshine was hanging around from the summer. We planned to do the hike in 2 days, hiking to our campsite the first day and then up to landslide… Read More »Elk River Trail to Landslide Lake
After almost 2 years trying to get to the top of Green Mountain near Nanaimo, I’ve done it. I’ve spent even longer dreaming of getting to the top, surveying the vistas, and chasing the marmots (don’t actually do this). But this elusive peak was always… Read More »Finally Summit Green Mountain
I’m an hour and a half into a 2 hour ascent to Century Sam Lake near the Comox Glacier. A bead of sweat runs off my forehead and down my nose. I’m doubled over leaning on my hiking poles. My heart is hammering and my… Read More »Snow Cave at Century Sam Lake
If you’re familiar with my work at the Squamish MOMAR you’ll know that while I vowed to always participate in the MOMAR’s from then on, I had a lot to learn about training, strategy and racing in general. It was therefore with great trepidation that… Read More »Cumberland MOMAR 2009
This is the first of a serious about the Awesome Athletes of the World. Learn more about it here. Many of us don’t have the luxury of being very close to our favorite playground. Days of travel are followed by few moments of absolute bliss and… Read More »AAOTW: Senden Blackwood
And so the search for the Awesome Athletes of the World begins. In trying to find motivation for myself and others to get outside and do the coolest things in the world, I found myself wondering where all those awesome people out there do what… Read More »Awesome Athletes of the World: A New Series
Ever thought about hiking the entire length of Vancouver Island on a single well-mapped trail? You will be able to soon. The Vancouver Island Spine Trail will allow you to do it. Here is their latest progress up date straight from one of their organizers,… Read More »The Vancouver Island Trail
Sydney 5. Balmain It’s a little bit out of town but once you get there you’d never know you were still in Sydney. Right on the water and with it’s own good collection of shops and restaurants, Balmain is a pretty place to spend some… Read More »5 Great Places to Run in Sydney, Australia
Hornby Island is one of of those places that everyone knows and loves to visit. The island is primarily known for its beautiful sandy beaches, warm ocean water, beautifully maintained mountain biking trails, outdoor education centre and the laissez-faire attitude most locals seem to have.… Read More »Hornby Island
Ever since I moved to Vancouver Island I’ve heard about the legendary MOMAR (Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race) race series and dreamed of competing in one. It’s evoked many emotions for me over the years, awe, determination, jealousy, respect, fear and very recently, pain. … Read More »MOMAR Squamish