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Blast from the Past 3: Life in the Ring of Fire…Mitts and Quarters

Posted on January 11, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Third and final blast from the past in honour of my appearance on DNTO today. Here’s how today’s DNTO story unfolded in my preparations for Denali. I’d asked friends and family for challenges to complete to help with my mental … Continue reading →

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Blast from the Past 2: Life in the Ring of Fire…Brownie Mix

Posted on January 11, 2014 by TA Loeffler

In honour of my second appearance on DNTO today telling tales from Life in the Ring oF Fire, I thought I would look back into the archive and find a few other stories to tell…this one hails from November 2004. … Continue reading →

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Blast from the Past: Life in the Ring of Fire…Adventures in Waxing

Posted on January 10, 2014 by TA Loeffler

In honour of my second appearance on DNTO tomorrow telling tales from Life in the Ring oF Fire, I thought I would look back into the archive and find a few other stories to tell…this one hails from October 2004 … Continue reading →

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Aoraki/Mount Cook: Reflections on a Rich Week

Posted on December 5, 2013 by TA Loeffler

When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important. ― Ellen DeGeneres Autumn 2013 has passed in a blur of in and … Continue reading →

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Aoraki/Mount Cook Attempt in Photos (Dec. 4, 2013)

Posted on December 5, 2013 by TA Loeffler

My first view of Aoraki/Mount Cook…This is the view from the National Park Headquarters in the midst of a storm that eventually dropped 40 cm of snow on the mountain. Because we couldn’t fly out to the mountain, we stopped … Continue reading →

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Packing for New Zealand…It’s As Easy as One, Two, Three

Posted on November 21, 2013 by TA Loeffler

One: Lay out all the climbing gear and double check the list once more. Two: Package like items with like in lightweight zip bags Three: Contain all climbing gear and conference clothes in North Face duffel and still have 10 … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 14

Posted on October 4, 2013 by TA Loeffler

The morning is free to enjoy the beach or the souk and after lunch we will head back to Marrakech to celebrate the end of our expedition. DO YOU KNOW: The Marrakech Agreement, manifested by the Marrakech Declaration, was an … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 13

Posted on October 3, 2013 by TA Loeffler

We will hike through coastal forest over rocky promontories and along the beach to Sidi Kaouki where we will meet our vehicles and drive Essaouria. DO YOU KNOW: In 1952 director and actor Orson Welles directed a film based on … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 12

Posted on October 2, 2013 by TA Loeffler

We will walk through coastal hills and farmland to Sid M’Bark . It will be about 5 hours walking. DO YOU KNOW: In 1943 United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and French Generals Charles de … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 11

Posted on October 1, 2013 by TA Loeffler

We’ll trek along the coast to and trek to little port of Sidi Ahmed Srir. Camp. It will take about 5 – 6 hours. DO YOU KNOW: Moroccan Nawal El Moutawakel accomplished something in the world of sports that was … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 10

Posted on September 30, 2013 by TA Loeffler

We’ll have a short walk down to Imlil, where we meet our transport for the drive to the Atlantic coast reaching Tafedna after approximately 5 hours. DO YOU KNOW: What Hollywood film starring Brad Pitt was partially filmed in the … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 9

Posted on September 29, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Big Day!  Today we will climb  Jebel Toubkal (4167m /13,672ft.) North Africa’s and Morocco’s highest peak. From the summit, we’ll descend to our gite in Ait Souka. DO YOU KNOW: The Moroccan flag is made up of an object in … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 8

Posted on September 28, 2013 by TA Loeffler

We will hike via the holy site of Sidi Charmouch to the Neltner Refuge (3207m. / 10,522ft.). Camp. DO YOU KNOW: Moroccan currency is the dirham. Who are the only two faces ever depicted on dirham bank notes? Answer: King … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 7

Posted on September 27, 2013 by TA Loeffler

We return to Marrakech via the Dades Valley, along the famous “Road of the Kasbahs” then over the Tizi n’Tichka to Imlil at the foot of Toubkal. We stay overnight in a comfortable gite at Ait Soukha. DO YOU KNOW: … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 6

Posted on September 26, 2013 by TA Loeffler

A spectacular start to the day spent wading the waters through the Gorge de Achabou where the walls tower overhead only a few metres apart. After 45 minutes the valley opens out and we once again trek through fields and … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 5

Posted on September 25, 2013 by TA Loeffler

This will be a superb and varied day. We follow the Ameskar Gorge, through an ever-changing landscape of green fields and ochre-coloured villages. Passing the villages of M’Rabtine (1900m) and Ifkiren we make camp at the entrance to the gorge. … Continue reading →

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Mountains of Morocco: Day 4

Posted on September 24, 2013 by TA Loeffler

The long ridgeline of l’Ighil Mgoun takes us to the summit of Mgoun at 4068m. After enjoying the sensational views we make a quick descent to Oulilimt, close to the springs of the Mgoun Assif. Camp is at 2800m. DO … Continue reading →

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Mountains of Morocco: Day 3

Posted on September 23, 2013 by TA Loeffler

We follow the Ikkis river to the cirque at Tiwawakyhe. The ridge offers a remarkable view of Mgoun’s north face and the high valley of the Tessaout River. We stop in an ideal camping place close to the source of … Continue reading →

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Mountains Of Morocco: Day 2

Posted on September 22, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Today we will drive 4 hours to the Bougmez valley in the Central Atlas. We meet with the muleteers at Arous and walk for 2 hours to our first camp close to the Azibs n’Ikkis at 2500m. DO YOU KNOW: … Continue reading →

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Mountains of Morocco: Day 1

Posted on September 21, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Welcome to our Mountains of Morocco expedition.  Today is a very exciting day where we meet our entire trekking/climbing team in Marrakech and prepare for departure to the High Atlas Mountains.  Each day you can check out our SPOT tracker … Continue reading →

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Mountains of Morocco: Happy Adventure Eve

Posted on September 18, 2013 by TA Loeffler

This was early last evening… This was mid evening… This was the end result… The bags are packed for Morocco. Happy Adventure Eve. We’re ready to go after seemingly endless to-do lists (why is it that everything left undone for … Continue reading →

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Dreaming in Public

Posted on September 2, 2013 by TA Loeffler

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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“Worked Capacity”

Posted on August 27, 2013 by TA Loeffler

My training program currently has three kinds of work-outs: strength, endurance, and work capacity. Today was work capacity or as I now feel, “worked capacity.” The goal of a work capacity workout is to increase one’s capacity to work. I … Continue reading →

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“Strong Like Bull”

Posted on August 26, 2013 by TA Loeffler

One of my dad’s favourite expressions was “strong like bull” He used this to describe strong flavours, strong materials, and strong people. He always believed in my strength and frequently said, “You are strong like bull.” This past week, training … Continue reading →

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Et tu, Brute?

Posted on August 23, 2013 by TA Loeffler

This is Brutus. Brutus probably weighs about 50 pounds with the rim in. Brutus is new to Signal Hill and is still getting broken in so that’s how it got its name. It’s a brut to pull up hill. I’ve … Continue reading →

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“In Training”

Posted on August 19, 2013 by TA Loeffler

For the past week, I am have been “in training.” It was a good week. Nicely physical. Decently busy. Challenging in the good kind of way. I put in about 18 hours worth…some strength training, some cardio, some hikes, some … Continue reading →

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Mountains of Morocco Expedition Intro

Posted on August 16, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Thanks to all who participated in “What’s TA Climbing Next IV?” Using your peak detective skills, you deciphered my cryptic visual clues to what I am climbing this fall. This adventure will take me to a new country, Morocco, a … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next IV Clue #7?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Here’s another clue for the peak I am climbing in late November… It’s a guessing free-for-all…remember a winning guess will list all three peaks I am hoping to climb this fall…go big peak detectives!

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What’s TA Climbing Next IV? Clue #6

Posted on August 14, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Here’s another clue…they’ve been toughies so far…this is the peak I am climbing in late November…do you have a guess at what it is? Do you remember what the other(s) are? Please enter your guess(es) on my blog/website (it is … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next IV Clue #5

Posted on August 14, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Onto guessing the peak I am climbing in late November…the photo clue above is the second one for round two… Please enter your guess(es) on my blog/website (it is so satisfying to see the graph with site visits go up). … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next IV? Clue #4

Posted on August 13, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Turns out I have three climbing objectives for the fall. Congrats to Mona who honed in on the Atlas Mountains and to Carla for coming up with Jbel Toubkal (and Patti and Cathy as well), the highest peak in Morocco … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next IV? Clue #3

Posted on August 13, 2013 by TA Loeffler

I have two climbing objectives for the fall. Manaslu didn’t work out because I wasn’t able to train hard enough while teaching so much this summer so I’ve chosen two other peaks instead…one in late September and one in late … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next IV? Clue #2

Posted on August 12, 2013 by TA Loeffler

I have two climbing objectives for the fall. Manaslu didn’t work out because I wasn’t able to train hard enough while teaching so much this summer so I’ve chosen two other peaks instead…one in late September and one in late … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next IV?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by TA Loeffler

I have two climbing objectives for the fall. Manaslu didn’t work out because I wasn’t able to train hard enough while teaching so much this summer so I’ve chosen two other peaks instead…one in late September and one in late … Continue reading →

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Part Lawn Chair, Part Wheelbarrow

Posted on July 30, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Part lawn chair, part wheelbarrow… It’s not what comes to mind when you picture an off-roading adventure. But that’s just what MUN’s using to get people out into the field. Their new Trail Rider is aimed at getting people with … Continue reading →

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Slackline Fusion #2: Yoga

Posted on July 4, 2013 by TA Loeffler

Last week, I watered the plants from the slackline. Tonight I tried setting the table from the slack line, but that didn’t work so well. I moved on to trying yoga on the slack line…here is my rendition of Warrior … Continue reading →

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A New Fusion Activity: Slackline Gardening

Posted on June 29, 2013 by TA Loeffler

We got the slackline up again on our deck and I’ve now invested a new way to “time deepen” and multi-task…slack line gardening! I just noticed the sign in the back says “falling” and enjoyed a good chuckle because there … Continue reading →

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G is for Generalist

Posted on June 16, 2013 by TA Loeffler

This is Lady Bird, my pack raft. She is one of three water-craft I own and split time between. Just like I portion off time between my backcountry touring skis, downhill skis, skate skis, and track skis. Much the way … Continue reading →

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Happy 5th Anniversary Wokies

Posted on June 11, 2013 by TA Loeffler

As has become tradition, as many WOKies (Women of Kilmanjaro) as possible gathered together to climb Signal Hill (the site of much of our shared training) this morning. Five years and four days ago, we shared the summit of Kilimanjaro … Continue reading →

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Peaks and Passes Extends Many Thanks to HKR 4210 Students

Posted on May 10, 2013 by TA Loeffler

I hope you have enjoyed following along on this expedition and that you tried out some of the suggested activities along the way.  The activities were developed by students in HKR 4210: Teaching Leadership through Physical Activity class that I … Continue reading →

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