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Out under the open sky. It makes my heart sing. Today’s adventure was ski exploring the Rainbow Gullies.We’re two for two for sunsets. I’m liking this trend. Especially hiking to high places to watch the sunset. It’s working for me.Today we ended our adventurous day with a @rootsrantsroars winter #MyFoodHike from @chinchedmeats. We had a super-east contactless pick-up and we were off to find a picnic with a view. We decided to hike up to the Princes Ridge over looking Conception Bay and Bell Island. The WSW wind was brisk on our faces so we found a sweet spot tucked in the woods to enjoy our picnic treats. We unwrapped a selection of Chinced meats and condiments and dug in. We braved the wind to take in the sunset and then hiked back down. Returning home, we had picnic 2.0 paired with @bannermanbrewingco Drive True and Georgetown Bakery bread. A fine celebration of yummy foods, good views, and some fine memories all packaged up in a backpack. Winter #MyFoodHike packs are available for tomorrow and next Thursday through Sunday. Get ‘em while their cold!Sending some weekend love your way. How will your spend this precious time? Looking forward to some outdoor trail action today and tomorrow...the only question remains...hike, bike, ski, snowshoe or e) all of the above? Let me know what you’re at-webcam compare notes.Where will your path lead you this weekend? What trails will you follow? Which vistas will invite you? Where will you wander to wonder? Adventures await...The sky said, “I’m feeling a bit blue today.” The tree answered, “It’s okay, I have the strength today to hold you up.” I stood and listened quietly.TA’s Facebook Page
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Get Away to the Mountains, the Deserts and the Deepest Recesses of the Earth-A Found Piece of Writing
Here on 2-20-20, another fine odometer moment, I delved into a little Finder clean-up/re-org and found this piece I’d written some time ago. Given all the skiing we’ve been doing this winter and given our soon to be departure to … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Ski
Tagged 2020, Baffin Island, exploring, Greenland, Matty McNair, polar
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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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Team #Skiarail Goes Coast to Coast to Completion
My friend, Heather, wrote to say she likes to play, “Where in the world is TA?” She said, “I know you could be anywhere.” Well, Heather-you might be surprised that I am not that far from home but a world … Continue reading
Posted in Ski
Tagged 2018, adventure, Cross Canada, Lovewinter, ski, Via Rail, Winter
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The #SkiARail Team Heads West
Marian and I are sitting on a train bound for Toronto and we are wearing longjohns. We’re sweltering a bit but the ski we had this afternoon on Mont Royal was worth it. The sun was shining, the trail grooming … Continue reading
Ski Lift Pass Life
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
Posted in Everest 3.0, Life, Ski
Tagged 2013, life lessons, Marble Mountain, Newfoundland, ski, Steady Brook
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You Go Girl
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
Posted in Everest 3.0, Life, Ski, Video
Tagged bravery, make it happen, risk, ski jump, you go girl
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Skiing in Place
Another great day out training for Greenland. I love this picture of Marian standing at the edge of Windsor Lake. The fish eye lens of the Go-Pro has curved the horizon and given the picture a very sensuous feeling. I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 3.0, Gunnbjørn Fjeld, Ski
Tagged 2012, climb, Go for Greenland, Seven Summits, ski, train
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