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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

I have been thinking a lot about one of my favourite places. Recently, I was helping my dad sort through old books in his basement and I came across a large map (four feet by three feet) of Thunder Bay District, mounted on thin foam board and filed away behind a bookcase. It was published in 1974 by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and covers a vast area from Lake Superior to north of the Albany River and from Pukaskwa National Park to Quetico Provincial Park. The endless network of waterways winding through boreal forest captured in great detail on this map offers perhaps the best wilderness canoeing in the world.

Welcome Gui! Sherpa in: Orienteering

Monday, June 14, 2010

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I'm an adventure sports enthusiast in general and can't get away from the thrill and excitement of racing and competing. I'm always trying to find more time to go training, whether it be orienteering, paddling, biking and the list goes on.

Welcome James Wildsmith! Sherpa in: Swimming and Tri’s

Thursday, June 10, 2010

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Welcome James Wildsmith! Sherpa in: Swimming and Tri’s

I want swimming to b my sport for life. I started in a competitive program at the age of 5 after almost drowning as a child and have been swimming ever since. I swam very seriously from my mid-teens to my mid-twenties and now it is part of a more balanced training plan. Of late I have been involved in open water swimming, triathlons and whitewater kayaking.

Wani-what? A Tradition Worth Maintaining

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

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Wani-what? A Tradition Worth Maintaining

Imagine a wilderness canoe experience in the 1950’s. How different would it be? There would be more wilderness to experience, for sure. You would probably be paddling a fragile cedar strip canoe loaded with a heavy canvas tent and steel poles. Your wanigan would be loaded near the centre of the canoe due to its weight. Yes, your wanigan. The word “wanigan” is derived from an Ojibway word loosely meaning storage chest.

What’s going on in the city this weekend?

Monday, June 7, 2010

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What’s going on in the city this weekend?

Feel like cycling? How about walking? Just feel like hanging out? Or would you rather see a performance? You can't say there is nothing to do this weekend, from Art to Athletics we have you covered!

Top 9′s – Hardest Endurance Races in the World

Friday, June 4, 2010

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Top 9′s – Hardest Endurance Races in the World

A good friend of mine and Sherpa, Ian Thomson is an Ultra Endurance Cyclist and has been preparing for the Race Across America for about a year. The race takes place on Wednesday June 9th 2010 and I am excited to see him ride. Given my unending curiosity, and watching Ian's progress I thought a good Top 9's would be the Top 9's Hardest Races in the world. Here we go!

Welcome Sean Roper! Sherpa in: Adventure Racing

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

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Welcome Sean Roper! Sherpa in: Adventure Racing

About me in four Sentences: Bitten by the AR-bug in 1998 when I first volunteered at a race, and have absolutely no hope of finding a cure.

Sherpa Nadia Experience: “Caving”

Monday, May 31, 2010

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We will go in 3-5 small caves at 2 or 3 different locations. The day usually last 5-6 hours. You will walk a few kilometers to get to some of the caves. In the caves, you will crawl, belly crawl, go through small spaces and squeezes, and do some climbing. You will get dirty, scraped, and most likely a little scared and bruised (and you will love it). Note: these are not walking caves.

Annual Canoe Maintenance: Courtesy of Sherpa Nigel Aplin

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

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Annual Canoe Maintenance: Courtesy of Sherpa Nigel Aplin

Before I concluded the purchase of my newest kevlar canoe with ash gunwhales, seats and yoke, the salesperson felt obliged to point out that the wood requires annual maintenance in the form of cleaning, sanding and oiling and that I should consider this responsibility carefully. Good advice. Vinyl trim packages are maintenance free and usually [...]

Style File: Guats Soft Goods Clothing www.guats.com

Friday, May 21, 2010

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Style File: Guats Soft Goods Clothing www.guats.com

Its rare in this day and age when you can reach out to a corporate entity and be left with a warm and fuzzy feeling as a result of the experience. This is exactly the experience I had after my interview with Brad Rudin, one of the co-founders of Guats Soft Goods. I was first [...]

So, who the heck is Nadia anyway?

Friday, May 21, 2010

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Sherpa in: Everything, Generation Go Leader and "Exploratory Athlete". About me in four sentences: Quirky personal trainer, avid dragon boater, outdoor and adventure sport enthusiast, love to try anything new. I have two insane cats, am accident prone, and usually spill something on my desk once a day.

Generation Go: Gear And Things- Al Flaherty’s Outdoor Store

Friday, November 13, 2009

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Courtesy of shoe! on Flickr The North Face Women’s Off Chute Boot: The Off Chute is a versatile, all-purpose, lace-up boot with exceptional grip on frozen surfaces. It is lined with PrimaLoft insulation which protects the foot up to minus 25 degrees. Price 124.99 Sorel Men’s Caribou: This boot by Sorel is seam sealed, with [...]

Generation Go Profile: David Johnston

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

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This week’s Generation Go profile is of David Johnston. David works for the Ontario Government and also runs a paddling resource website. He has been kayaking seriously for about eight years now. Here is what I learned about David. 1) Who are you and what makes you tick? My name is David Johnston and I’m 34 [...]

Generation Go: Gear and Things – M.E.C.

Friday, October 2, 2009

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I spoke with Sean McSweeney today from Mountain Equipment Co-op and he gave me the inside scoop on all the latest gear and things for fall. From sleeping bags to wool socks, this place has it all. Uplink Jackets (woman): The Uplink jackets are a great light-weight jacket for keeping dry and warm. They come [...]

Go Photo of The Day: The Base of Yonge St.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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Only 1896 kilometres to go…

Raid Pulse: Plaisance

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Team Bushtuakah: (Left to right…then bottom) Geoff, Jeremy, Myself, Margot, Tyson and Jeff I am sitting on my couch, surrounded by my stuff, most of it smells like swamp and my fingers are the only part of my body I can move freely without having to rest after a few minutes…wait… let me start [...]

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North of Superior

Welcome Gui! Sherpa in: Orienteering

Welcome James Wildsmith! Sherpa in: Swimming and Tri’s

Wani-what? A Tradition Worth Maintaining

What’s going on in the city this weekend?

Top 9′s – Hardest Endurance Races in the World

Welcome Sean Roper! Sherpa in: Adventure Racing

Sherpa Nadia Experience: “Caving”

Annual Canoe Maintenance: Courtesy of Sherpa Nigel Aplin

Style File: Guats Soft Goods Clothing www.guats.com

So, who the heck is Nadia anyway?

Generation Go: Gear And Things- Al Flaherty’s Outdoor Store

Generation Go Profile: David Johnston

Generation Go: Gear and Things – M.E.C.

Go Photo of The Day: The Base of Yonge St.

Raid Pulse: Plaisance

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