We have had an epic launch to our winter season in Whistler, and being able to get up and go out exploring on these mountains via two planks every day, is an extraordinary experience.
Tag: mountains
whistler, british columbia | bluebird days on the mountain
We have had an epic launch to our winter season in Whistler, and being able to get up and go out exploring on these mountains via two planks every day, is an extraordinary experience.
mountain life in whistler, british columbia | eat, drink, relax, rpt.
*Sigh* I live in a wonderful place. Everywhere your eyes land there are beautiful mountain cabins and festive twinkle lights. The moment you drive into this town you feel a weight off your shoulders and a breath of that fresh alpine air. I have so many favourite spots, already – after only a year. One of…
what it’s like to live a mountain life in Whistler, British Columbia
*Sigh* I live in a wonderful place. Everywhere your eyes land there are beautiful mountain cabins and festive twinkle lights. The moment you drive into this town you feel a weight off your shoulders and a breath of that fresh alpine air. I have so many favourite spots, already – after only a year. One of…
winter wonderland in whistler olympic park, british columbia
Thirty minutes south of Whistler Village lies an amazing little white winter wonderland in the heart of the Callaghan Valley. That place, is called Whistler Olympic Park. Whistler as most know, was host mountain resort to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and Whistler Olympic Park was host to the nordic events of the games. Its…
Whistler Olympic Park: A wonderland of winter activities
Thirty minutes south of Whistler Village lies an amazing little white winter wonderland in the heart of the Callaghan Valley. That place, is called Whistler Olympic Park. Whistler as most know, was host mountain resort to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and Whistler Olympic Park was host to the nordic events of the games. Its…
joffre lakes, british columbia | snowy sunday strolls
New years eve – a day when everyone reminisces on what the year before brought (and sometimes what it didn’t bring…) and everyone resolves to make changes in the year ahead. …But why? Why not live a life that you love all the time? A life that you don’t have to resolve to change every…
Hiking British Columbia’s Joffre Lakes in the snow
New years eve – a day when everyone reminisces on what the year before brought (and sometimes what it didn’t bring…) and everyone resolves to make changes in the year ahead. …But why? Why not live a life that you love all the time? A life that you don’t have to resolve to change every…
gigante bay, nicaragua | off the beaten path
We picked this spot because it’s right next to the legendary Nicaraguan wave at the beach called Playa Colorados. Staying at that beach is tricky – it’s basically populated by wealthy Americans and the resort inside is gated in and labelled with “PRIVATE” and “EXCLUSIVE” everywhere you look. So naturally, our plan was to stay…
exploring off the beaten path in Gigante Bay, Nicaragua
We picked this spot because it’s right next to the legendary Nicaraguan wave at the beach called Playa Colorados. Staying at that beach is tricky – it’s basically populated by wealthy Americans and the resort inside is gated in and labelled with “PRIVATE” and “EXCLUSIVE” everywhere you look. So naturally, our plan was to stay…
playa maderas, nicaragua | home sweet hostel
Once we finally made it to Playa Maderas, we were slightly delirious. Mostly without a nights sleep, a search for a mysterious bus stop and a hectic border crossing later, we were just happy to lay our heads somewhere. (See post about crossing the Cost/Nica border) Our taxi took us from San Juan Del Sur…
A dreamy stay at Hostel Clandestino in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Once we finally made it to Playa Maderas, we were slightly delirious. Mostly without a nights sleep, a search for a mysterious bus stop and a hectic border crossing later, we were just happy to lay our heads somewhere. (See post about crossing the Cost/Nica border) Our taxi took us from San Juan Del Sur…
