Top Four Vancouver, B.C. Snowshoeing Outings for Every Level of Ability

view from Vancouver from Grouse Mountain

Often described as a premier playground destination for the outdoor enthusiast, the picturesque backdrop of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia lies less than a half-hour drive from the North Shore Mountains and the tony neighborhoods of West Vancouver. Known … Continue reading

Apres Downtown Seattle: Shops, Eats, Dale Chihuly & The Needle

Seattle Skyline

After a long day of hiking or snowshoeing near the Seattle area, switch roles from country to city slicker with an apres experience in downtown Seattle. It might not be the largest downtown area, but it packs plenty in. … Continue reading

Winter Retreat At Devil’s Thumb Ranch

Snowshoe trail at Devil's Thumb Ranch. Photo by Kim Fuller.

On a clear Sunday morning in late-January, early bird cross-country skiers were gliding on the freshly groomed tracks of Devil’s Thumb Ranch, a resort in Tabernash, Colorado, located 77 miles in the mountains outside of Denver and minutes from … Continue reading

Après-Snowshoe: A First Timer’s Guide

So you have taken the plunge and started to snowshoe, first off, awesome decision! Picking up the sport of snowshoeing was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. Not only is it easy to do, (you know what … Continue reading

Vista 18 Restaurant: Top-of-the-World Dining in Victoria, British Columbia

Arguably one of the best parts of spending time outdoors–whether it’s hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, skiing or swimming–is the meal you get to eat after you burn all that energy. Victoria, British Columbia, is a mecca for outdoor adventurers and foodies … Continue reading

Canada Eh! How Wineries are Embracing Winter & Snowshoers in Ontario

Thirty Bench- Wine Snowshoeing Tour- Ontario

Canadian winters are long, dark and snowy and in the province of Ontario, winter continues through March and sometimes even into April. For winter lovers, this isn’t generally a bad thing. But for those not too keen on winter weather, … Continue reading

Outdoor Enthusiasts Unite! An Epic Oregon Experience

Visiting Oregon whether it be the winter or summer is an unbelievable experience; from the breathtaking landscapes to the friendly people to the incredible weather; one really can’t go wrong. When I planned on doing some serious snowshoeing in Oregon, … Continue reading

Central Oregon: A Beer Lover’s Paradise

As I chanted in my head “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can”, I stared up at the seemingly never-ending mountain and seriously doubted that I could indeed make it to the top. Perhaps that … Continue reading

Trekking Around Titlis: Snowshoeing in Central Switzerland

snowshoe running

It’s late afternoon, that magical part of the day when the sun gives those last rays everything it’s got. The pretty alpine landscape now seems magical, as a pink hued glow is cast upon the snow. Only the soft crunch … Continue reading

Strap On Your Snowshoes In Park City: Explore the Wasatch Range and the Waldorf Astoria

Its always nice to plan a vacation around recreation, because it allows you to come home feeling more fit and at ease than when you left. Snowshoeing is a very family-friendly and low-impact activity; it provides great ways to get … Continue reading

Pack Your Bags: We Are Moving to Quebec

“KIDS”, I yelled. “Pack your bags, we are moving to Quebec”. Not quite the reaction my kids were expecting when I returned home from my trip through the beautiful province of Quebec. The fact that it is cold, constantly snowing … Continue reading

Big White: The BC Champagne Powder Sampler

Large and in charge! That pretty much sums up Big White Ski Resort. They don’t call this resort BIG for nothing. A big mountain complete with big snow banks, big runs, big white outs, big parties and of course big … Continue reading