This year Kielyn and I are celebrating our 16th year of guiding winter expeditions (happy sweet 16!). Add to that the couple of years prior where we spent our winters developing the skills, experience and equipment necessary to start this … Continue reading
As our place in the woods faces almost due east, it is very clear to us as the earth tilts back and forth. As we gaze out our front window across the expansive grassy meadow the sun greets us each … Continue reading
Did you ever wonder who would be crazy enough to sign-up and pay for a vacation that involves trudging through thigh deep snow, in a headwind for 6 hours. Followed by 3 hours of camp chores to set-up camp while … Continue reading
What an incredible season! We started off with lots of snow and cold to build the best ice we’ve seen in a few years which meant we kicked off the season with a bang! Sourdough pizza, day hikes and pottery … Continue reading
Thank you so very much to Correy Hawk at Organic Archery for coming all the way up to the pond to instruct our very first bow making course! His patience and knowledge are unmatched and we couldn’t have paired up … Continue reading
The Aurora Borealis were out in full force the other week and we wanted to share some of the shots we took over the pond and the lake. I was coming home late on the barge over the lake and … Continue reading
This past winter we embarked on a brand new kind of adventure: a mix of canoe sled hauling through late-season ice and open water paddling. It was such an amazing experience, we’re offering it again in 2025. See Part 1 … Continue reading
A week of camp designed for adults to spend time in nature and with other like minded people with the sole purpose of having fun! Start your day with the sun rising over the pond, enjoy healthy meals, daily yoga/stretching, … Continue reading
We have returned from our last trip of the season and what a finale it was! After a tough winter with many highs and lows (temperature wise) we came up against our final challenge of the season- a melting world! … Continue reading
One of the best parts of winter camping, or not having a toilette inside in general (12 years going strong!) is that when you do have to exit the warmth of your cozy abode you end up turning your light … Continue reading
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