Our 2026 winter season is officially a wrap! Winter did not disappoint this year with extreme cold temperatures holding strong for much of the winter. On top of that we had SO much snow! I think we might have snow … Continue reading →

By popular demand, we have opened up a second La Cloche Heaven’s Gate Loop Expedition! Check out the page and sign up today!!

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 →

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 →