My Granny — the woman who taught me how to live Zesty before I even knew the word for it. She showed me that life is meant to be lived with curiosity, courage, and a sense of humour. She embodied everything I write about: living fully, laughing often, and never letting the spark fade. Continue Reading…
Whether you’re chasing peaks, shredding the gnar, paddling the Squamish River, or ripping back-to-back groomers at Whistler. There comes a moment when suddenly… your stomach growls like a cougar chasing you down Flying Whales.
Don’t eat your shorts man! Fueling for adventure doesn’t have to mean choking down sugary gels or plastic-wrapped cardboard-bars. Real energy comes from real food — dense with minerals, natural fats, and just the right carbs to keep your body humming and your spirit zesty. Grab a Cacaoabunga Bar and get back out there — whether it’s carving turns or causing trouble, fuel fun like you mean it.
Just as the sun rises and sets, so too our days range from light to dark. The growth and the loss, the triumphs and the setbacks, the joy and the pain. Substance and meaning not without the other. Without dark is without poetic mood, and the depth it adds to the brilliant wonders of humanity. Continue Reading…
Dog-like thinking embodies a spirit of independence, resilience, and strategic prowess. Our canine companions, who, despite their domestication, retain a remarkable attunement to their instincts. Whether it’s their keen senses that steer them away from danger, or their ability to perceive emotions and offer a paw when someone is sad — dogs epitomize the art of practical living. Continue Reading…
I got into a couple of nice trout, but the thrill of the tug, the electrifying zing that usually sent a rush of excitement through me, wasn’t quite the same today. Instead, there was a noticeable sense of loneliness that hung in the air, a familiar feeling most potent not in solitude, but in the impenetrable space between you and other. Continue Reading…