I have two videos of my Mantario solo adventure to share with you today. The hidden strength that lied beneath my surface filled me with astonishment. You will see that I am huffing and puffing as I climb a hill in episode six, stopping to not only take in the view but to give my … Continue reading The Strength Within
Tag: Nature
Wonder Woman on the Trail
I made a number of videos on Mantario as a way to occupy myself. I am still learning how to edit videos so some of what I talk about in this video are pick ups from conversations I had with myself in previous videos that I am not posting. I may practice splicing some of … Continue reading Wonder Woman on the Trail
Being Free while Solo Hiking
I arrived to Caribou Lake on Mantario around 2:30 in the afternoon and after setting up my tent and having dinner, I crawled into my tent to close my eyes for a few minutes. I tried laying on different rocks but like Goldilocks, I couldn't get comfortable. I emerged from my tent an hour or … Continue reading Being Free while Solo Hiking
Choose Love
I came to a cross roads on Mantario trail and I didn't know which way to go. Episode two of my solo Mantario adventure explains why I chose the route I did. As I continued on my way to the campsite, I saw repeated arrows guideding me. I was confident I was going to reach … Continue reading Choose Love
Hiker Grossness on Mantario
I woke up on Monday morning and I swear I still smelled like bush with lingering bug spray, sweat, and snot. I scrubbed myself again and straightened my hair, proudly leaving for the day with a bounce in my step. I can only imagine how I am going to smell when I hike an intense … Continue reading Hiker Grossness on Mantario
Soulful Solo Hike
I ventured into the wide open wilderness on Mantario trail. Mantario is boasted as one of the most challenging trails in Manitoba and winds through constant ups and downs over granite rock, boggy forests, dense bushes, fallen trees, and creek crossings. My confidence was strong and I felt courageous, brave, and capable. I was motivated … Continue reading Soulful Solo Hike
Why I moved from a 45L to 70L as my main hiking pack
I am fascinated by all of the different choices of gear on the market and I enjoy reading reviews and learning about gear. I can talk for hours with employees at outdoors stores. I want to know about the latest and greatest market trends, the tried and true products that have stood the test of … Continue reading Why I moved from a 45L to 70L as my main hiking pack
Nature Saved Me
The trail is where the healing began and the water surrounding a dock is where I found the comfort in my choice to remain alcohol free. Growing up I was raised in the city but I am very much a country girl at heart. I was naturally an outdoorsy kid and could be found riding … Continue reading Nature Saved Me
Reflections on my anxiety reflections
The anxiety that I experienced on Sunday still weighs heavy on my mind. I believe that experience is the worst attack that I have ever had. Memories of other attacks have played back in my mind like a film strip and nothing comes close, not even the time I hid in a stairwell while I … Continue reading Reflections on my anxiety reflections
Hike my own hike
I hiked 12km today on Hunt Lake in the Whiteshell area of Manitoba with a group of 6 people, including myself. The terrain is quite rugged with jagged rock and 100 foot drops high above West Hawk Lake. While returning from our half hour lunch break after hiking 6km, I began to experience anxiety. While … Continue reading Hike my own hike
Wild Woman Wisdom 