I just want to answer a few questions as many of you have booked a hike and now have some questions.... Or still deciding because you are not sure about the details. All this information comes in a email 7 or so days before your hike. Please check junk mail before reaching out about the email. Also please reference the date and name of your hike, when reaching out for details. Carpooling/ Transportation- Transportation is not included. For some hikes we are arranging carpooling from Olds as that is where your guide is from. If you are attending but live elsewhere, you will be given a detailed ..read more

Summer speeds past.... end of June and you feel like you have so much time... You look up from the blur of fun packed days and Costco has snowsuits. FOR REAL... and you check the calendar and realize that's crazy. But back to school is coming... Quicker than you thought. It happens to me every summer. One of the ways I get ready for the kids to go back is to start on the school snack stockpile early. I make 1-2 snacks to freeze each week. If I start now, that is 6 weeks of snack making. Potentially 6-10 dozen snacks in the freezer. Not too crazy right? So I am starting now. Packing that snack ..read more

What do Insulin Resistance and Summer Have in Common? Plenty, it turns out, and it has everything to do with what you’re eating this summer. Even though summer brings with it an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, making it easier to eat healthily, it also brings added risks. What could taste better during the lazy, hazy days of summer than fruity cocktails and rich ice cream? Unfortunately, these are the foods that can spell danger for your blood sugar level. The few minutes of pleasure that you derive from those cold, sugary treats can pave the way for decades of chronic illness. Bloo ..read more

It’s Summer! Beat the Heat with these Summer Workout Tips Baby, it’s hot out there! If you have been working out over the past winter and spring months, you may be surprised at the new challenges that summertime fitness throws at you. Today is the first day of summer, and you are probably discovering that your body reacts to the heat and humidity differently than it does to cooler, drier conditions. But don’t let the heat cause you to lose your momentum. You can keep working hard in the summer, you just have to adjust your approach a little. Keep the following summertime fitness tips in mind ..read more

If you’re anything like me, your schedule is jam-packed. The days fly by, and sometimes you wonder how you’ll get it all done – sound familiar? Being busy on a regular basis can make it tough to add in new, healthy habits… or add anything extra at all to your already overflowing schedule. This is why it’s crucial to have a plan that fits into your schedule – this is the most effective way to see your health goals realized. One of the best things you can do for yourself and your family is to learn the art of planning your meals ahead of time… and making them simple. Pre-planning your meals help ..read more

Reality Check: Say No to Summer Weight Gain So you spent the winter working hard. You exercised consistently, you were careful to eat more healthy foods and you watched your portion sizes. Why? So you would look great at the lake and have plenty of energy to enjoy summer. You greeted summer with a healthy, toned body. But summer, in spite of all the fun and relaxation it brings, can be tricky and deal us a cruel blow when it comes to our fitness. Have you noticed the scale creeping up a little over the last couple of months? If so, you are not alone. Summer is a very easy time to overindulge a ..read more

3 Steps to Prevent Disease What Is Gut-Health? There has been lots of talk recently about what has become known as “gut-health.” The Johns Hopkins Medical Center website, one of the most well-respected hospitals and Medical Schools in the United States, there is a good reason for this. Hidden within the walls of your digestive system is what is known as “your second brain” and this “brain in your gut” is changing the way that we look at the links between mood, digestion, health and even the way that you think Does Disease Begin with Gut-Health? The answer is “NO”. Not all the diseases start i ..read more

I am a mom to 2 kids who love to hike. It has been a process but worth it. I want them to come with me and love it as much as I do. we did our first backpacking trip last summer and they loved it. I have lots of people ask... how? First of all why? Why take them? If you love it you want them to as well so they don't get left behind. Also I am a big believer in teaching resilience. Kids don't get to do much that pushes them, that feels hard. We have easy sedentary lives. I believe we can teach grit and resilience. Hiking does just that- there might be hard parts. It might get cold or rain ..read more

Lucinda is a great guide! She picked the perfect hike for my abilities. Before we went I was worried that I might not be able to keep up, but Lucinda went at a pace that was comfortable for me. Lucinda was prepared all around - she picked the hike, did the driving, and brought everything we needed. The only thing I had to think about was my lunch and water. If you're looking to try new hikes and need someone experienced to show you the way, Lucinda is the guide to call ..read more

So I have a Birthday coming up this week. IT makes me think about time and what 2018 could look like? Ready for some deep introspection.... What are your "What if's"? I have been asking myself some big questions that start with, what if? What if I got really comfortable with being visible this year? (HELLO front page of the newspaper!) What if I decided to play big? What if I ignored the haters? What if I hiked as many hikes as time would allow? What if I was open and said YES to all new great opportunities? What if I had HUGE amounts of FUN with my kids as often as possible? What if I embrace ..read more