Monthly Archives: January 2012
Going with the Dogs: Pets in the Outdoors
One of the best ways to enjoy nature is to share it with those you love, two-footed or four-footed. We’ve been sharing the wilds with Scotia, our sheltie, for every one of her six and half years. Or maybe she’s … Continue reading
Looking for Yeti?
Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to dust off your snowshoes, if you haven’t already, and go work up a sweat in the snow. It’s time for the Yeti snowshoe series! As title sponsor for the 2012 series, Mountain … Continue reading
Dare to be Deep in the Southern Strait of Georgia
MEC and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) joined forces back in 2004 with a common goal of protecting our beautiful country’s wild spaces. Not only has this partnership allowed us to fund dozens of conservation initiatives instigated by … Continue reading
Goodbye to the Old Bags: Rolling with New Panniers
Except for when the roads become ice rinks for a few weeks in January/February, I cycle commute year-round. Here on the Wet Coast, we get far more rain than snow. (Vancouver just doesn’t do winter as the rest of Canada … Continue reading
Lovely Carlyle Norman 1982 – 2012
When the dark face of the mountain casts its cold shadow, we huddle together and reflect warm thoughts… Thoughts of her contagious laughter, precious smile, calming energy, and courage. It is with deep sadness that we share the news of … Continue reading
