• No Till pt.1

    How increasing photosynthesis can help mitigate climate change in agricultural systems. Agriculture and climate change are two concepts that are becoming more interrelated in public discourse. Articles, films, and books are sharing the story of how agriculture could be used as a tool to help… Read more

  • Regenerative Farming: learners rather than overseers.

    photo courtesy of Chris Montanini from The Stratford Beacon Herald/Post Media. Read more

  • Trails and Beers: brewery based trail running in South Western Ontario

    Here is a list of trail runs that conclude with a craft brewery session in South Western Ontario. Drive safely but run with reckless abandon. #leaveitonthetrail Read more

  • Soundtrack for the skin track

    As a person who spends a lot of time alone, music has become my constant companion. I’ve always loved music’s transformative power. A song can either draw out the mundane myopia of a moment or be a revelation of the eternal beauty of life. Music… Read more

  • Riders on the Storm

    **this story is in unfinished form. Late Monday, February 11th 2019, my phone rang.  A familiar voice on the other end of the line. No ”hellos” or  “how ya doings,” just four simple words: “you watching this storm?”  “I am.”   The Great Lakes are… Read more

  • Deep: the story of skiing and the future of snow

    Author: Porter Fox. Publication Date: December 1st, 2013. Publisher: Rink House Publications, Jackson Hole. Read more

  • The art of imperfection: Worn Wear by Patagonia

    Patagonia’s Worn Wear Tour visits Mont Tremblant, Quebec. Blazing the trail for more sustainable practices in consumerism. Read more

  • Backcountry Safety Gear 101: The Three Essentials

    We all love the idea of getting out into wild spaces and slashing some turns in untouched snow; however, the backcountry experience is a process. And a large portion of that process is dedicated to staying safe. If you have even a modicum of interest… Read more

  • Processing the Silverton Avalanche School Tragedy

    Tragedy strikes Yesterday I read a tragic news story that should have surprised me, but didn’t. A man died in an avalanche in Colorado. What was unique about his case is that he was caught in the slide while taking an avalanche safety course (AST… Read more

  • Backcountry ski gear 101

    Curious about ski touring? This post is for you. This a break down of the four main pieces of ski equipment you’ll need to get on the skin track and earn your turns: skis, bindings, boots, and skins. Travelling into the backcountry or skiing anywhere… Read more