February is my least favourite month to walk. Well, it’s tied with November for that “honour”. Why you ask? By February, I’m done with winter and while this year we’ve had an unseasonably warm winter in Toronto (and much of Ontario), I’m still more than ready for spring. Add onto that the fact the days,... Continue Reading →
Packing List – Solo Backcountry Hiking/Camping Trip
I love creating lists so of course, I create a packing list each time I go on a trip, regardless of what kind of trip it is. I have a couple of templates I work off of – one for camping trips and one for long distance walks/travel. Every trip I take falls basically into... Continue Reading →
My First Solo Backcountry Hiking/Camping Trip – Highland Backpacking Trail
I realized a while ago that while I’ve hiked solo many times and I’ve camped all my life with friends and family – wild camping, backcountry camping and car camping – I’d never solo camped. And so I set off to do just that on the 1st loop (short loop) of the Highland Backpacking Trail.... Continue Reading →
Rediscovering my love of hiking… in Scotland
I’ve been asked a couple of times now, by different people, why I’m heading back to Scotland for another hiking trip. The answer is both easy and complicated, like the answer to many questions. First, I love Scotland, it’s a beautiful country. That’s the easy answer. But to fully answer the question, I would first... Continue Reading →