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Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake
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Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake

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Looking for Paradise Lake
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Looking for Paradise Lake

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Lost in the Larches at Haig Ridge
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Lost in the Larches at Haig Ridge

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Angels Landing in Zion National Park
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Angels Landing in Zion National Park

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My 4 Year Old Hiked Bears Hump
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My 4 Year Old Hiked Bears Hump

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Hi! I’m Rachel!

I’m an Alberta-based mama and substitute teacher who loves to write.

This is a blog focused on hiking, fitness, healthy living, and living your best life! Visit my ‘About’ page for more info.

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Waterfalls & Icebergs at Cameron Lake

My Favourite Posts

I have a lot of posts with stories near and dear to my heart but these are a handful of my favourites:

  • Waterfalls & Icebergs at Cameron Lake
  • Camping with babies
  • Bertha Falls, No Shoes, No Pants, No Problem
  • He’s Here
  • Logan’s Birth Story
  • Ice Skating on Waterton Lake
  • Mt. Galwey & a Scrambling Accident
  • Mt. Vimy Peak & Biking in a Hailstorm
  • Amazing Cracker Lake 
  • My Fitness History
  • Hiking Highline Trail

 

Recent Posts

  • Electrolytes are Just as Important in the Winter!
  • Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake
  • Ways I’m Trying to Improve My Sleep Quality
  • Looking for Paradise Lake
  • Personalize Your Home With a Photowall Mural

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Always pull over to take in a sight! Ty was tire Always pull over to take in a sight! Ty was tired and mad when I pulled over. But I made him get out of the car and take in this beautiful vista anyway! I’m actually pretty annoying on road trips because I always pull over. How about you?
How do you get your Christmas tree? Do you use an How do you get your Christmas tree? Do you use an artificial one, buy it, or cut it down yourself? I have the best memories of going out into the freezing cold Northern Alberta winters to cut down a tree. My mom would laugh at it and call it a “puka” tree. “Puka” means hole, because natural trees aren’t full, they often have gaps. I took my step kids out a few times over the years to cute down a tree and today I took Ty out for the first time. We had an absolute blast! I can’t wait to continue to make great memories of finding a tree with the boys. #christmas #christmastree #christmastradition #mountains #christmastime #december #christmasvibes #snowshoeing #snowshoe #wildkindkids #wildkind #outdoorkids #outdoorfamily #outdoormama
I already miss a lot of things about Hawaii; my be I already miss a lot of things about Hawaii; my beautiful and loving family, the birds singing, the sweet air, and mostly- how good I feel when I’m there! I always feel more relaxed there (it’s in the air). And as soon as I stepped off the plane in Alberta my body began drying out. My lips are chapped, my skin is tight, my hair is frizzing. Thank goodness I have some good winter stuff coming up; cross country skiing, my bday, snowboarding, Christmas, and ice skating. We’ll make the best of the winter!
Back home after a whirlwind weekend in Hawaii cele Back home after a whirlwind weekend in Hawaii celebrating the life of my cousin Tautua. I remember another cousin saying the last gift a departed loved one gives to their family is the gift of togetherness. The love shared between the family this weekend was amazing and so comforting during a difficult time. Aloha to all my lovely Reed family! ❤️
Never meet your celebrity crush- you never know wh Never meet your celebrity crush- you never know what’s going to come out of your mouth! 🤦🏼‍♀️
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Always pull over to take in a sight! Ty was tire Always pull over to take in a sight! Ty was tired and mad when I pulled over. But I made him get out of the car and take in this beautiful vista anyway! I’m actually pretty annoying on road trips because I always pull over. How about you?
How do you get your Christmas tree? Do you use an How do you get your Christmas tree? Do you use an artificial one, buy it, or cut it down yourself? I have the best memories of going out into the freezing cold Northern Alberta winters to cut down a tree. My mom would laugh at it and call it a “puka” tree. “Puka” means hole, because natural trees aren’t full, they often have gaps. I took my step kids out a few times over the years to cute down a tree and today I took Ty out for the first time. We had an absolute blast! I can’t wait to continue to make great memories of finding a tree with the boys. #christmas #christmastree #christmastradition #mountains #christmastime #december #christmasvibes #snowshoeing #snowshoe #wildkindkids #wildkind #outdoorkids #outdoorfamily #outdoormama
I already miss a lot of things about Hawaii; my be I already miss a lot of things about Hawaii; my beautiful and loving family, the birds singing, the sweet air, and mostly- how good I feel when I’m there! I always feel more relaxed there (it’s in the air). And as soon as I stepped off the plane in Alberta my body began drying out. My lips are chapped, my skin is tight, my hair is frizzing. Thank goodness I have some good winter stuff coming up; cross country skiing, my bday, snowboarding, Christmas, and ice skating. We’ll make the best of the winter!
Back home after a whirlwind weekend in Hawaii cele Back home after a whirlwind weekend in Hawaii celebrating the life of my cousin Tautua. I remember another cousin saying the last gift a departed loved one gives to their family is the gift of togetherness. The love shared between the family this weekend was amazing and so comforting during a difficult time. Aloha to all my lovely Reed family! ❤️
Never meet your celebrity crush- you never know wh Never meet your celebrity crush- you never know what’s going to come out of your mouth! 🤦🏼‍♀️
Not letting a little thing like extreme cold keep Not letting a little thing like extreme cold keep me from my iced protein coffee! Try @thepolarjoeco protein coffee for yourself! Use the promo code ‘RACHEL10’ and save 10%! 🐻‍❄️☕️
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