Back on January 10th, following a stroke suffered by my brother, I decided to run the 83 km that is the Niagara Section of the Bruce Trail to raise money for his medical bills, the longest run of my life by over 30 km. After that run, I had it in the back of my […]
On May 27, we had three passionate physiotherapists and bruce trail club members provide a webinar to a group of members that discussed some of the intricacies of getting and staying strong for hiking. As you know the beautiful trail systems that we all cherish are quite rugged and at times quite steep. The purpose […]
By: Joseph Delaney, hiker and poet in Grimsby, Ontario Silence Then a whisper from the wind Dead leaves chattering beneath fallen limbs In the air Snow flakes glisten Silence Then a stirring from the breeze The birds are chirping at the wind Dancing with the trees Quietly The growing of a distant cry Harsh winds […]
By: Lyne Desforges & Helen Kwon Registered Holistic Nutritionists www.cestlaviewellness.ca It’s that time of year when we put on the extra layer of thermals to keep us warm on the trails. But did you know that there is another way to keep our body warm and comfortable during our hike? Thanks to the power of […]
Guest Blogger: Kelly Watt is a writer, walker and the author of Camino Meditations. She walked the Camino de Santiago in 2008, and leads meditation walks on the Bruce Trail. Ever since Hippocrates claimed that ‘walking is man’s best medicine,’ the physical benefits of walking have been well documented. But lately science has been focussing […]
By Lyne Desforges Registered Holistic Nutritionist www.cestlaviewellness.ca The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku, which translates literally to “forest bath”. So what exactly is forest bathing? Quite simply, it is being immersed in nature and connecting with it through all five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. By engaging with your surroundings, you get closer to […]
By Lyne Desforges Registered Holistic Nutritionist www.cestlaviewellness.ca There are many benefits to exercising. Hiking is a great way to get your body moving and your spirit soaring. The human body works best when it is moving. However, after long hikes or excessive exercising, there may be some discomfort including muscle soreness and leg cramping. Leg […]
By Joe Gould It did not occur to me that inviting my wife Constance out for a visit to Webster Falls and along to Dundas Peak would return to me more than I intended that morning. Just getting over from her day surgery, a good walk was just the thing to get us up, out, […]