Take My Breath Away: Doing Cold Immersion on Ice with Breath Hold

If you've been following me over the past few weeks, you've seen that I've been challenging myself my cold water training in new ways in the open ice of Britannia Bay in Ottawa. Yesterday, I decided to try leave out the movement and try doing a static breath hold as a new challenge.

Take My Breath Away: Doing Cold Immersion on Ice with Breath Hold

If you've been following me over the past few weeks, you've seen that I've been challenging myself my cold water training in new ways in the open ice of Britannia Bay in Ottawa. Yesterday, I decided to try leave out the movement and try doing a static breath hold as a new challenge.

Redefining BRRRR!: My First Cold Water Swim On Ice

A few weeks ago, I challenged myself to try doing [my first cold water immersion outdoors in water surrounded by ice which I blogged about. I was surprised at how calm I was in the 0C and how easily I had been able to adapt to the colder water temperature...

Redefining BRRRR!: My First Cold Water Swim On Ice

A few weeks ago, I challenged myself to try doing [my first cold water immersion outdoors in water surrounded by ice which I blogged about. I was surprised at how calm I was in the 0C and how easily I had been able to adapt to the colder water temperature...

A Frosty Winter Embrace: My First Cold Water Immersion on Ice

A couple of weeks ago, I went for a walk with a friend at Britannia Bay Beach on a sunny winter day. Over the course of our walk, I noticed some people out on the ice, an area surrounded by safety tape and snow mounds. Curious, I went out to investigate and when I got closer,

A Frosty Winter Embrace: My First Cold Water Immersion on Ice

A couple of weeks ago, I went for a walk with a friend at Britannia Bay Beach on a sunny winter day. Over the course of our walk, I noticed some people out on the ice, an area surrounded by safety tape and snow mounds. Curious, I went out to investigate and when I got closer,

Luskville Falls Trail - A Perfectly Moderate Hiking Experience in Gatineau Park

It's been a while since I have written up a hiking trip report, mostly because I haven't done a lot of hiking since the move, but I did manage to check out one of my old stomping grounds with an old friend, the Luskville Falls trail in Pontiac, Quebec...

Luskville Falls Trail - A Perfectly Moderate Hiking Experience in Gatineau Park

It's been a while since I have written up a hiking trip report, mostly because I haven't done a lot of hiking since the move, but I did manage to check out one of my old stomping grounds with an old friend, the Luskville Falls trail in Pontiac, Quebec...

A Tale of Two Trails: Part 2 - Tikwalus Heritage Trail

In my last trail report, I shared my thoughts on the famous Sea-to-Summit trail in Squamish. For my final hike in BC before moving away to Ontario, Chris and I went to the the Tikwalus Heritage trail for a one-night backpacking trip other side of the lower mainland, north of Hope.

A Tale of Two Trails: Part 2 - Tikwalus Heritage Trail

In my last trail report, I shared my thoughts on the famous Sea-to-Summit trail in Squamish. For my final hike in BC before moving away to Ontario, Chris and I went to the the Tikwalus Heritage trail for a one-night backpacking trip other side of the lower mainland, north of Hope.

A Tale of Two Vancouver-Area Trails: Part 1 - Sea to Summit Trail

Once I knew that I only had 2½ months left before leaving BC, I picked out a couple of hikes to do before heading off for good. I chose two that had similar stats, but on opposite sides of Vancouver, the Tikwalus Heritage Trail north of Hope, and the Sea-to-Summit Trail in Squamish.

A Tale of Two Vancouver-Area Trails: Part 1 - Sea to Summit Trail

Once I knew that I only had 2½ months left before leaving BC, I picked out a couple of hikes to do before heading off for good. I chose two that had similar stats, but on opposite sides of Vancouver, the Tikwalus Heritage Trail north of Hope, and the Sea-to-Summit Trail in Squamish.

Winter Camping at Garabaldi Lake: The Search for a Snowy Mountain Sunrise

Chris and I had yet to get out on a winter backpacking trip this year. We had wanted to snowshoe up to Garabaldi Lake closer to January, but our schedule and weather never seem to work out. I always thought that Garabaldi Lake had the potential for a gorgeous winter sunrise...

Winter Camping at Garabaldi Lake: The Search for a Snowy Mountain Sunrise

Chris and I had yet to get out on a winter backpacking trip this year. We had wanted to snowshoe up to Garabaldi Lake closer to January, but our schedule and weather never seem to work out. I always thought that Garabaldi Lake had the potential for a gorgeous winter sunrise...

Rucking: Practical Fitness Training for Hikers, Backpackers (Or Anyone!)

I recently heard about a new trending form of exercise called “rucking.” Rucking is simply going for a walk or hike while carrying a ruck sack packed with weight to add resistance. I laughed at the concept at first, asking "Isn't that just traditional backpacking?".

Rucking: Practical Fitness Training for Hikers, Backpackers (Or Anyone!)

I recently heard about a new trending form of exercise called “rucking.” Rucking is simply going for a walk or hike while carrying a ruck sack packed with weight to add resistance. I laughed at the concept at first, asking "Isn't that just traditional backpacking?".

Snowshoes vs. Microspikes: What to Wear for Winter Hiking

One thing that I have noticed when I go out hiking/snowshoeing in the mountains at winter here in the Vancouver area is that many people only have snowshoes, so that is what they bring with them, no matter what the conditions are. This is far from optimal, possibly even dangerous...

Snowshoes vs. Microspikes: What to Wear for Winter Hiking

One thing that I have noticed when I go out hiking/snowshoeing in the mountains at winter here in the Vancouver area is that many people only have snowshoes, so that is what they bring with them, no matter what the conditions are. This is far from optimal, possibly even dangerous...

Dehydrated Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai Backpacker Camp Meal - Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan Option

Pad Thai has always been one of the common Asian offerings for dehydrated meals for backpacking. To make it keto, I replaced the usual rice noodles with spaghetti squash, which dehydrates beautifully and brings a natural sweetness that works well with this dish.

Dehydrated Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai Backpacker Camp Meal - Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan Option

Pad Thai has always been one of the common Asian offerings for dehydrated meals for backpacking. To make it keto, I replaced the usual rice noodles with spaghetti squash, which dehydrates beautifully and brings a natural sweetness that works well with this dish.

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