Day Hiking Adventures Archive

06 July

Hey Guys, How’s it Going?

Written by James Ryan

Hey guys, how’s it going? Facebook sent me a notification that I haven’t posted in a while and that I’ve been neglecting my 159 faithful friends, so my apologies. Here’s an update on my life: First off, let me just say that this whole woodworking thing started off as something to do while I...

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29 May

THE FALLEN TRAIL

Written by James Ryan

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06 April

How Hiking Benefits Your Mental Health

Written by James Ryan

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“Hello, my name is Amelie and I am doing a big presentation on how hiking benefits your mental health. I know that you are very busy, but could you please spare a few minutes to answer the following questions: 1. How does hiking help you? 2. Do you think hiking helps your mental health?...

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04 March

Jonathan’s Hike to Defeat Depression – Live at Five!

Written by James Ryan

“It had nothing to do with gear or footwear or the backpacking fads or philosophies of any particular era or even with getting from point A to point B. It had to do with how it felt to be in the wild. With what it was like to walk for miles with no reason...

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24 February

Jonathan’s Hike to Defeat Depression – Take Four!

Written by James Ryan

Greetings everyone! As many of you probably know by now, Jonathan Toews (pronounced toes not taves) has been hiking along the Bruce Trail in an effort to raise money and awareness for the Mood Disorders Society of Canada as part of a national campaign called Defeat Depression. It’s pretty amazing actually. At first, I...

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09 February

Jonathan’s Hike to Defeat Depression: Week One Update

Written by James Ryan

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As many of you may already know (or not), I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jonathan Toews, a local athlete who plans to hike along the Bruce Trail in an effort to raise money and awareness for the Mood Disorders Society of Canada as part of a national campaign called Defeat...

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01 February

Interview with Jonathan Toews: Hiking to Defeat Depression

Written by James Ryan

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Niagara hiking enthusiast Jonathan Toews to discuss his upcoming plans to hike along the Bruce Trail in an effort to raise money and awareness for the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, which he plans to accomplish on weekends by hiking 24 consecutive hours on five...

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27 April

Canoeing in Kawartha: Two Adventures all Rolled into One

Written by James Ryan

“What sets a canoeing expedition apart is that it purifies you more rapidly and inescapably than any other. Travel a thousand miles by train and you are a brute. Pedal five hundred miles on a bicycle and you remain basically bourgeois. Paddle a hundred in a canoe and you are already a child of...

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19 April

Hiking in Niagara: Twice the Effort, Twice the Reward

Written by James Ryan

In my last post, I talked about my desire to hike all the way across Short Hills Provincial Park before eventually turning around and heading back to the Rockway Conservation Area prior to sunset, only I didn’t quite make it all the way across. Without knowing exactly how much more distance I needed to...

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14 April

Advanced Hiking Skills: Know Your Limits, Hike Within Them

Written by James Ryan

DISCLAIMER: Before attempting any level of exercise, please consult with your physician to ensure that you are in good physical condition and able to participate in any of the explained activities. You should understand that when participating in any form of an exercise program, there is always the possibility of physical injury. If you...

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