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Add Lizard Lake to the ‘Best Hikes in Fernie’ list. The colours pop, the reflections are magic and moody fall days are beautiful. For those hikers that are looking for a pristine alpine lake, Lizard Lake might fall short looking more like a ‘muddy puddle’. Dont’ stop here though! It’s best to keep following the...
Inside: Trail running to Crypt Lake may seem like an uphill running slog. You need not run every step to enjoy a beautiful day in the mountains. For years I was a ‘closet’ runner I didn’t *feel* like a runner, therefore I didn’t often broadcast the fact that I ran. When I ran on the...
Cultural traps snare us with the notion that kids (and adults) get happy when they acquire the latest shiny gizmo. Research shows that EXPERIENCES make kids happy and shared adventure activities with the family they love stick in their memories for a lifetime. That poses the question; HOW DO WE CHOOSE THE BEST ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES...
“I am going Mountain Running in New Zealand” People interpreted that to mean I was going to New Zealand to participate in a mountain running event/race. Many people don’t run for any other reason than they talked to their friend who did a *crazy* thing and entered a race. They sign up too because their...
Why is Boivin Creek one of the best places to cross country ski in the Elk Valley? Tackled as a day trip to Elkford, Boivin Creek is a wonderful cross country ski for families. The kids might get tired on the way up but once you reach Wildcat hut, get a fire crackling in the...
