I am trying to get into shape, and by “trying” I don’t mean this is fit into my skinny jean business anymore, but I need to a hike some serious mountains in a couple of weeks time. Hunting season opens up for big game in these parts of the world the beginning of September. Since…
Thumb Print Protein Cookies
Aviatrix shares her recipe for a healthy snack when you’re on the run: “I’m on the road all the time and find it really hard to keep my eating on track, so many quick but over processed foods close at hand but where are the quick healthy snacks? Well I found these cookies at my…
Cross Country
Sometimes it’s easy to forget what’s in your backyard. We all dream of doing activities in exotic locations at infamous spots. This weekend we decided a hike was in order at the Cross Conservation Area. It’s literally five minutes from the house and has over 4800 acres of natural area for day use. The Cross…
Glass Half Full
Like an annoying adolescent boy, winter is still here poking spring desperately trying to flirt with it. We woke up to another 15 cm of wet heavy snow piled in the yard. Heavy snowfall warning is predicted for the rest of the day. Road conditions are dismal so the thought of a long drive to…
Rock that Body
Admittedly I have been having a difficult time breaking out of hibernation mode and bustin’ a move at the gym. My excuses range from “it’s too cold out” to ” I have to feed the cat”, but deep down the dread of my looming Maui surf trip and how out of shape I am is…
Tunes for Your Turns
I’m a big fan of listening to music while I ski, it might not be the most polite thing to do while in the company of others but I always enjoy a good lineup as I’m driving to the hill or cutting up the slopes. We’re heading to the hill to enjoy some fresh snow…
