Adventure Guidebooks

We are privileged to live in the Niagara Region and what better inspiration to start an Airbnb than the Niagara wine scene! We also took our cues from the event production and functional art fields to turn our home into a vacation rental. While we did not set out to be different, our love of […]

The best energy snacks for hiking are ones high in carbohydrates with some protein and some fat.Here are ideas for choosing the best high energy snacks for hiking. Does Hiking Burn a Lot of Calories? Why High Carbohydrates? LARABAR RXBAR CLIF BAR KASHI Bob’s Red Mill Bar Love Good Fats Bar Taste of Nature Bar

The best hiking lunches are ones with protein, carbohydrates and fats. In fact these can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here are ideas for how to create an energy-packed sandwich for a hike. Does Hiking Burn a Lot of Calories? Bagel, Luncheon Meat & Cheese Cream Cheese Baguette & Pepperoni Stick Pita Pizza

Electrolytes for hiking are important as they can make or break your hike. If you’ve ever had cramps or felt like your energy is depleted on a hike, you most likely had an electrolyte imbalance. Improving Athletic Performance What are Electrolytes Electrolyte Calculation Guide Is Food a Source of Electrolytes? How Much Water Should I

Organized endurance events give us the platform to go far beyond what we thought was possible. In this article, I look at three different endurance events across running, road biking and, mountain biking. I also revisit the exciting world of Fastest Known Times where ordinary people are achieving extraordinary things. Vol State 500k Race Across

Looking for adventure ideas for your next vacation? Here are three incredible action scenes from Hollywood movies that can inspire our next adventure. Of course, we may need to dial it down. Canyon Crossings: Indiana Jones Did Them Best Rooftop in Istanbul: Scene of the Greatest Female Rooftop Chase Unexpected Adventures: Greatest Mudslide of All

I embarked on an adventurous journey in my twenties. I set out to race Blackcomb Mountain’s Saudan Couloir Race Extreme. I trained hard and for my efforts I was third woman. This was a time in my life that I used sport psychology techniques and really looked to quotes to inspire my journey. Some of

These two short inspirational stories are from times I have faced adversity in the mountains. In each situation, I had to dig deep to overcome fears and negative self-talk. The strategies I used allowed me to think clearly and make decisions to get myself out of a pickle. Going the Wrong Way Stuck on a

Here are some ideas for Hiking Challenges that include easy hikes as well as some of the hardest hikes in the world. This article focuses on the north east area of the United States and one of the best hikes in Southern Ontario. Like this post? Pin it! Hiking Challenges: Are my skills a match?

Before you head out the door, you want to spend some time figuring out the best energy food for hiking as this can either make or break your hike. This is not a huge issue on easy hikes but on longer hikes, you need food and electrolytes to fuel your performance. Example of a Pack