A slice of paradise pie
Nestled between Vancouver and Whistler, Squamish, BC really knows how to lay down the loam. With over 200 kilometers of singletrack, endless slabs, fun woodwork and stunning scenery, Squamish’s ingredients are mouthwatering to any mountain biker.
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The purpose of life is to live it! Savour every experience, chase adventure eagerly in spite of fear, love like crazy, be real, be humble, be brave, be someone’s reason to smile.
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The life experience mindset
Experiences are the sum of your identity. Whether you’ve ridden an epic climb in the Dolomites, backpacked through Europe, learned how to play an instrument or adventured across the plains of Africa — those moments add to your identity in a way that cannot be matched by a material item.
Your identity is a path defined by what you do and why you do it. It has been proven that happiness from material purchases diminishes over time, yet the joy from stand-out life experiences are carried with you much longer and become an ingrained part of our identity. Continue Reading…
Into the forest, to lose my mind and find my soul
By harnessing the life-improving power of the outdoors, Kula and I have made it through the rainy gloom of winter on the wet coast in relatively high spirits. Through silent, contemplative hikes or the occasional frosty bike ride, we took at least an hour a day to go hang out in the woods.
Into the forest we venture along the well trodden “Word of Mouth” bike trail. Kula bounds over fallen trees and through mud puddles, every so often appearing upon on a superb lookout point to check and see if I’m still coming—thanks girl.
When your body needs a tune-up, look no further
Last summer, Core Intentions opened its doors in Squamish’s industrial park and has quickly become the go-to pilates destination for those looking for something new and exciting. With only a few months under their belt, Core Intentions has a bustling crowd passing through its doors.
Natural products for the wild adventurer
Salty air. Crashing Waves. Mossy Filled. Damp Pathways through Spruce. Hemlock & Cedar. Warm Blankets & Campfires. Sandy Dogs Laying at your Feet. — When I read this description of the Nootka Naturals brand, they had me at hello.
As a brand savvy consumer with extensive branding and design experience, I am pretty picky about what I like and don’t like. The Nootka Naturals brand is so great because of their story and the local theme—Strong brands are about developing an emotional connection with the consumer and Nootka makes me swoon.