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Holiday Gifts for the Aspiring or New Hiker

A beautiful and memorable Christmas Morning somewhere in Oregon.
December 4, 2019June 21, 2020 ~ Emma ~ Leave a comment

What is the perfect gift for the new or aspiring hiker in your life? Before we dive into gift ideas, let me describe a bit of gift giving (and receiving) ethos. I'm a huge fan of gifts that achieve three key functions: (1) the gift is something I probably wouldn't get for myself, (2) the … Continue reading Holiday Gifts for the Aspiring or New Hiker

Chasing Winter Sun on California’s Route 395

February 17, 2019June 21, 2020 ~ Emma ~ 1 Comment

Sometimes life speeds up way too fast, and it can be really hard to slow down. During the second half of last year, life hit 'fast forward', quicker than ever before and work completely consumed my life. Needless to say, my humble blog did not get the attention it deserved. Between September and December I: … Continue reading Chasing Winter Sun on California’s Route 395

Easter Weekend Rock Climbing on Quadra Island

April 8, 2018June 21, 2020 ~ Emma ~ 1 Comment

Over the Easter holiday (a four-day weekend, here in Canada), my partner and I headed up to Quadra Island, one of the Discovery Islands wedged between central Vancouver Island and the mainland.  Quadra Island is my favourite of the Gulf and Discovery Islands: it embodies the true west coast island style, with funky hippie houses … Continue reading Easter Weekend Rock Climbing on Quadra Island

Emma

Emma

I live for prancing through the forest barefoot, leaping into rivers, and climbing mountains.  I believe in saying ‘Yes!’ to the most absurd opportunities and always jumping in with both feet. I live on Vancouver Island with my partner, our cat, and my precious dog.

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