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Making the List: 90 Great Canadian Explorers
I am humbled once again to be recognized by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society by my inclusion in their 90 Greatest Canadian Explorers List. Of course, whenever a list is made, many noteworthy, awesome, & deserving folks are left off … Continue reading
Posted in Aconcagua, Ama Dablam, Canoe, Elbrus, Everest 2010, Everest 2015, Everest 3.0, Everest-007, Fire&Ice17, Great Big Walk, Great Himalaya Trail, Gunnbjørn Fjeld, Kanairiktok River, Kilimanjaro, Labrador, Life, Lungta Livyers, Mountaineering, Nepal, Newfoundland, Ojos, Orizaba, Paddle 2 Peaks, Paddling North, Pumori, River With Two Names, Sea Kayak, Ski, Tajumulco, Tibet Bike, Toubkal, Trekking, Vinson, Volcanopalooza
Tagged 2020, 90 Greatest Canadian Explorers, adventure, Adventurous Decade Countdown, decadeofadventure, explore, Royal Canadian Geographic Society
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The Hemoglobin is Definitely Gone
Greetings on the Cusp of December, When I thought about writing you last week, I would have entitled the update, “The hemoglobin is gone.” Since I didn’t get it together last week, as I skated on the ice this week, … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 2010, Pumori
Tagged Climb for Awareness, Everest 2010, Seven Summits, training
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Home from Pumori et Al
Hello from St. John’s, I arrived back from my whirlwind tour of North America on Wednesday morning and I’m pleased to say I am already unpacked from the expedition. It usually takes me a week or so to finally get … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 2010, Pumori
Tagged Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Climb for Awareness, Donate, Everest 2010, Seven Summits, training
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Back in Canada
Namaste, The last few days have been a whirlwind of flights and airports. On the 28th, I had breakfast in Lukla, lunch in Kathmandu and supper aboard a plane for Hong Kong. I had to make a very quick decision … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 2010, Pumori
Tagged Climb for Awareness, Everest 2010, Seven Summits, training
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Clarity
Hi This is TA calling in from Pumori base camp, all tucked snuggly in my sleeping bag, its chilly here tonight as it has been. I’m calling a little bit later because I wanted to have the full update to … Continue reading
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Tagged Climb for Awareness, Everest 2010, Seven Summits, training
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From Pumori Base Camp
Hi This is TA calling in from Mount Pumori base camp 5284 metres. I’m sitting here in my tent, in my ultimate layer otherwise known as my sleeping bag because the sun has gone behind the clouds and when that … Continue reading
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Last Update from Kathmandu
Howdy to All, I’m battered. In a good way. Perhaps battered and fried. In the best tradition of St. John’s fish and chips. All of my senses have been filled to overflowing with the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of … Continue reading
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Greetings from the Nirvana Garden
I’m sitting in the shade being quite delighted at the magic of wireless. A gentle breeze carries the caw of nearby crows, the toots of horns, and the crinkle of bike bells to my ear. The garden is adorned with … Continue reading
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Blue Helmeted Super Hero
Happy Labour Day Weekend, A few weeks back I bought a new motorcycle helmet at a Regatta Day Door Crasher sale. It is bright blue with gold trim. I could have chosen the more sedate forest green one with the … Continue reading
Pink Outside the Box
Greetings from Another Gorgeous Day, I continue to be amazed at how weeks seem to be flying by at light speed. I had a good week of training with my adjusted program. I enjoyed having 15 different varieties of push-ups … Continue reading
The Big O Mountain
Happy Summer Olympics to All, I haven’t had a chance to watch much of the Olympics as I don’t have a TV capable or receiving a signal but I’ve been following them some on the Internet. It is an intense … Continue reading
Of Avalanches and Mammograms
Happy Regatta Day, Another week has sped by leaving me one week closer to Pumori: Climb for Awareness. Time always seems to speed up when I’m training because so much has to fit into each day. I lost two training … Continue reading
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Tagged Breast Cancer, climb, Fundraising, Mammogram, Nepal, Screening
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Adventures Big and Small
August Greetings, Just back in town after four wonderful days adventuring with my students on the Avalon Peninsula, a truly magical place. As I sorted through the pile of emails that came in while I was gone, I was excited … Continue reading
Pumori: Climb for Awareness
Pumori: Climb For Awareness Every October since my mom, Denise, was diagnosed with breast cancer, I have run the Race for the Cure in her honour. I vividly remember the first time I wrote her name on my race bib. … Continue reading
