Covering more than 360 square miles, Dartmoor features some of the wildest and bleakest scenery in England. A stunningly beautiful, wind swept region of moorland, with granite tipped tors and wooded valleys. ‘The Moors’ makes wonderful hiking country, and its … Continue reading
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Met Con Blue Adventure Race
What’s being billed as the “most insane five kilometre mountain adventure race on the planet” is about to hit you out of the wild blue yonder.
The first Met Con Blue race will be held Saturday, June 2 in Ontario’s … Continue reading
Nourish Your Mind, Body and Spirit in a Single Space
Just when you thought it wasn’t possible to rave any more about the Colorado Center for Health and Wellness at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, here is more antioxidant-building, waist-slimming, stress-reducing goodness from Colorado’s recently opened … Continue reading
Snowshoeing on the St. John River
Saint John, New Brunswick, a small city on Canada’s east coast, is one of North America’s premier locations for all types of water sports. Located where the St. John River enters the Bay of Fundy is a fantastic place for … Continue reading
Dog-Friendly Snowshoeing in and Around Banff National Park
Traveling to Banff National Park for a snowshoe destination is a great experience for the whole family – even for Rover! Banff offers a wide variety of pet-friendly accommodations ranging from rustic cabins to luxury rooms and an excellent selection … Continue reading
The San Juan Islands: Hopping Around the Archipelago
The San Juan Islands, clustered in the Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and Washington State, have naturally developed over countless years, tranquil coves, stunning views, unspoilt landscapes and sheer “get away from it all” retreats. Mainland visitors, who become converts, … Continue reading
High Adventure for a Cause
I do not do high adventure. I am more of a low adventure kind of guy doing snowshoeing, hiking, backpacking, quiet-water canoeing and camping whereby my feet are close to the ground or I’m gliding on gentle waters.
I see … Continue reading
As the Snow Melts…
When I’m out guiding groups on snowshoes we often end up talking about snow and how it varies around the mountain. With that in mind I snapped these photos from the balcony of our chalet – in Leysin, Switzerland – … Continue reading
Colorado’s Mitch Kasyon and Family Go Rocking and Running Along
What does a sports family do after the 2012 USSSA Junior and Senior National Snowshoe Championships raced in the heart of the snow-covered Rockies? Go on a family Spring break vacation . . . and exercise! And of course, have … Continue reading
“I am Humbled!” Zumbro 100 First Test in Wilderness Athlete’s Gnarly Bandit Ultra Series
Cou● lee (noun) 1. A deep ravine or gulch, usually dry (haha on that!) that has been formed by running water
In the Zumbro Bottoms area of south-east Minnesota, several trails have “Coulee” in their name, and rightly so. Journeys up … Continue reading





















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