Category Archives: Life

The View from Here

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

I’ve been on the road for a week or so traveling to the Association for Experiential Education conference in Denver as well as The Leader Within Leadership Retreat at Bishop’s University. The week has been filled with reflection and spending … Continue reading →

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Hello Association of Experiential Education

Posted on October 31, 2013 by
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Dreaming in Public

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

I remember, after returning from my climb on Everest in 2010, doing a presentation and referring to my position as a “public dreamer” or as someone who shares her dreams in public. With the advent of social media, we are … Continue reading →

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Happy Oma’s Day

Posted on July 4, 2013 by

A year has passed since Oma’s Independence Day…a year of missing her and appreciating her and wishing I could still call her on the phone for a dear chat and a laugh. Sometimes I couldn’t believe the chats we had … Continue reading →

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Confidence on Ice

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

It hasn’t been my most favourite winter even though I usually love winter and I usually love hockey. This winter felt tough. Maybe it was tough. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference when something is truly tough or just … Continue reading →

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Ski Lift Pass Life

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

Last weekend I got to downhill ski at Marble Mountain in western Newfoundland and Labrador. I usually only get out on the boards once or twice a season so I cherish every moment on the hill, when for once, I’m … Continue reading →

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What Mountains Teach us About Citizenship: A Tedx Talk

Posted on February 28, 2013 by
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Winter Joys

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Finally enough snow to get out and enjoy winter!

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Snow Day 6 a.k.a. How I cleared the Back Door

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Sometimes mountain skills come in handy in the urban setting…when we couldn’t get out the back door off the kitchen, what’s a climber to do?  Climb…here’s a bit of Go Pro fun from yesterday snow day…now that the power is … Continue reading →

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Use Vitamin N to Increase The Benefits of Physical Activity

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Want to maximize your work-out?  Take it outside…a growing body of research is showing that you will work harder, enjoy it more, de-stress, and stick with it longer if you get some Vitamin N.  Below are links to some recent … Continue reading →

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Waiting For Doyle

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

When filled to the brim with excitement for the new Republic of Doyle Season premiere tonight, what’s a girl to do to manage all that energy?  Go and do the four Signal Hills you promised to Allan Hawco (and 22,000 … Continue reading →

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In the Versatility of Wanderlust

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

In the versatility of wanderlust There lies the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious of adventure Of life, Of love, Of Omas round the world So filled with kindness And the courage to nurture excellence towards the summit. Can I Live? Can I Aspire? Can … Continue reading →

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Please Buy Your Daughter* a Used Toaster

Posted on August 19, 2012 by

Dear Fathers of Daughters*, OK…not nearly inclusive enough. Let me try again. Dear Fathers, Mothers, Grandparents, Fosterers and Caregivers, Aunts, Uncles, Teachers, Neighbours, and all other important folks in girls’ lives, OK…better…perhaps easier said with Dear Significant Adult Persons…(SAPs) Dear … Continue reading →

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Orizaba for Oma

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

I often announce my next climb with a guessing game. It’s pretty fun and I’ve enjoyed having folks become detectives to decipher my clues. My summer’s been pretty tough, filled with grief in losing my precious Oma and having a … Continue reading →

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Blossom of Snow May You Bloom and Grow

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Luther Burbank said that, “Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.” As I look and see the pink carnations here, I can’t help but think of Oma Frida as … Continue reading →

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Which Book Would You Choose?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Let’s just say, hypothetically, that you were going a long, hard expedition in a remote place and you could take along just ONE book to read…it is your only entertainment, information, and inspiration for over 30 days…which book would it … Continue reading →

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Hot Sauce Quiz

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

As we sat down to have our Newfoundland fish cakes tonight for supper, I realized we had sauce options from four different countries on the table as possible condiments. The four bottles were from four trips to do four climbs…can … Continue reading →

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You Go Girl

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

I love this clip.  It speaks volumes of what it is like to be on the precipice of a new experience, wanting to let go and let the skis ride, and the challenge of doing that.  A brave nine year … Continue reading →

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Surfing Lessons for a Strong Life

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

We had our first surfing lesson today. Jason, who could easily be a stand in for a Greek statue, picked us up and sped us off to what he called one of the world’s finest surfing beaches for beginners. A … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Discombobulation of Travel

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

I love being sent back to kindergarden where every moment is filled with learning and new ways of doing and seeing things. As we landed today in Barbados, my senses were set to high alert and I couldn’t contain my … Continue reading →

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Every Moment is New

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

We woke up yesterday and looked up towards Signal Hill and noticed a strange new cross looking item plastered to the side of the hill. We knew it was new and knew it must not have been there long and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

A Mountain of Merry Christmas Wishes to You and Yours.  Wishing you peace, love, and contentment in the 2012 (with a liberal sprinkling of challenge and adventure)

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Paying it Forward…The Liebster Blog Award

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

I have been nominated for the Liebster Blog Award thanks to Marjon at moment2smile.   It is great to have some new folks visit my blog, especially on the eve of an exciting climb. From what I understand, the idea behind … Continue reading →

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Antarctica Countdown 81 Days and Counting: “I’m Getting Better”

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

Monty Python fans will remember the line from the scene where the town cryer calls out, “Bring out your dead” and the one guy being carried, thought for dead, says “I’m feeling better!” That’s me today with workout five under … Continue reading →

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On the Eddy Line

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

September is always a transition month…from summer to fall, vacation to school, summer camp back to work…and now, for me, from the wilds of Labrador to the clamor of the city. I always hated coming home from camp after spending … Continue reading →

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Got friluftsliv?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

This is a follow up article from my recent trip to Denmark and France.  I love that the picture caption makes it seem as though Denmark’s highest point is the birthplace of modern alpinism. via The Gazette | Got friluftsliv?.

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Team WHOOSH at the Easter Seals Drop Zone 2011

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

I had the great pleasure of participating in the Easter Seals Drop Zone 2011 fundraising campaign with friends, Sheilagh O’Leary and Danielle Irvine (a.k.a. Xena and the Casting Fairy). When I first signed on, I decided to see how many … Continue reading →

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Making A Mountain out of a Molehill: A “Climb” of Denmark’s Highest Peak

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Mountaineering is never far removed from controversies of style, ethics, and access. Denmark’s Mollehoj is no exception. It was only crowned Denmark’s highest “natural” point in 2005 when re-measurement and disqualification of ancient burial mounds gave it, the five centimeters … Continue reading →

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Slack Line, Beginner’s Mind

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

After 22 out 24 days of rain in St. John’s, the sun finally graced our presence for the Canada Day long weekend.  After a month of waiting, we could finally try out our new slack line.  Slack lining involves learning … Continue reading →

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A Time in Twillingate

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Twillingate is a great choice for a long weekend get-a-way. Trading the city for an idyllic island is an invitation for all kinds of adventure. Leaving after work on Friday, the 4.5 hour drive zoomed by and we were welcomed … Continue reading →

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Of Crows, Cats and Cows

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

It’s funny when life “turns a phrase” on you. Riding a big yellow school bus the other day up the shore, Natelle turned to me and said, “So what was with the baby cow?” “Cow?” I replied. “Yes,” she said, … Continue reading →

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Turning Left: Iceland on the Ring Road

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

We chose counterclockwise.  Opposite of how the commentary was laid out in the Lonely Planet guide, we elected to drive the ring road of Iceland the other way.  After our climb of Hvannadalshnúkur, as we headed out Route One toward … Continue reading →

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Hammered on Hvannadalshnuku

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

So much to describe and share and so little time to find the words. Days are passing here like the wind, very rapidly and measured in meters per second, both the speed of the wind and our experiences on the … Continue reading →

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Clifford the Big Red Boat

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

So, I’m standing in the post office line at London Drugs in my hockey gear looking like an overgrown Tim Bit when it hits me that “My life might not be normal.” You see, I had to pick up the … Continue reading →

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Snow Day: Skiing Downtown St. John’s

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

My latest helmet cam adventure…Skiing Downtown St. John’s on a snow day! The conditions were quite good except for where the snow plows had been!

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Everest 3.0

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

One of the first questions I’m asked when people find out that I wasn’t able to summit Everest is, “Will you try again?” I wonder if they ask people who make it to the top the same question. Typically not, … Continue reading →

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Radio Noon Crosstalk …How do you stay active at this time of year?

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

“Towering snowbanks, slippery sidewalks…exercising outside isn’t much fun in February. And fighting through stormy weather to get to the gym can get pretty old. Antony Card is director of Memorial University’s department of Human Kinetics and Recreation. TA Loeffler Professor … Continue reading →

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Keri at the Grammys!

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Keri had an amazing evening at the Grammys and will soon be a role model for physical activity on the Red Carpet (and elsewhere!).  Go Keri Go…you make us all smile and bubble with joy and remind us that sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Keri…You Made it to the Ellen Show

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

Keri Rodden was a student of mine at MUN.  It’s been a delight to watch her past few weeks unfold and marvel at how synchronicity and being yourself can work together to inspire magical moments!  I’ll be watching the Grammy’s … Continue reading →

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“I’m like a piñata for a grizzly bear”

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

I want to grow up and be Rick Mercer. If I could design the ultimate job for me, it would be what Rick Mercer is doing with his show, “The Rick Mercer Report”. It’s funny, educational, and moving all in … Continue reading →

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