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Heart of the MacDonald – August 21-24, 2020

HEART OF THE MACDONALD

AUGUST 21-24, 2020

“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” ~ Mary Davis

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Date

Aug 21 - 24 2020

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Time

All Day

Location

In Person

Category

Retreat

Organizer

Jocelyn McDonald

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Tumbler Ridge - Day Hikes - Spots are filling fast

Tumbler Ridge - Day Hikes - Spots are filling fast!

June 10 - Bergeron Upper/Lower Falls
June 11 - Bergeron Cliffs
June 24 - Mount Reesor
July 8 - Boulder Gardens/Babcock Falls
July 15 - Shipyard-Titanic/Tarn & Tower
Aug. 5 - Holzworth Meadows
Aug. 12 - Mount Spieker
Sept. 2 - Pinnacle Peak

What’s included?
Guided Day Hike
2 Experienced Guides
Bear Spray Mini Course
Northern Rockies Fitness Sticker
Lunch Catered by Kinuseo Cafe – Tumbler Ridge
Plant Identification
Proper Fossil Handling
Visitor Centre Visit – Check out the local handmade crafts.
$5 from every booking will go towards the Wolverine Nordic & Mountain Society.

First aid kit, emergency supplies, and a communication device will be carried by guides. It is a great practice to carry your own emergency supplies.

$75 Per Person

To register head on over to https://northernrockiesfitness.com/retreats/ click on the event and book now!

#dayhiking #trgeo #explorenorthernbc #bctourism #visittumblerridge #bc #canada #geopark #UNESCO

Grizzly bears & cougars. One thing I felt I need

Grizzly bears & cougars.

One thing I felt I needed to do this year is a bear spray mini course on all the trips. I see people carry it but I can say less than 10% have actually sprayed bear spray. I believe educating people on actual protection is key. It really is us verse nature out there. With the bear spray mini course we use training spray and we will let everyone spray it before we go.

I will always carry a gun on my trips but I believe if a bear is 5 feet from you the spray will give you a little chance whether the gun let the bear get that close or not.

Another reason why I say no dogs on trips is because in this situation I know dozer will have my back or at least die trying and that’s all you can ask for from a mountain dog is to protect you and warn you about other critters in the area.

Another thing I don’t see discussed very often is cougars!! We are finding more and more of them in places we didn’t even know existed. To be honest they’re everywhere. They’ve been spotted by Toad River all the way to Tumbler. So know they’re in the area.

Whether it’s a bear or cougar I believe everyone should be prepared and offering this is one of the things that is most important to me on trips. Giving people the practice what needs to be practiced. Trust me these trips are more than just tours.

This summer I would love to record a video of me spraying it and show you all the different ways to deal with certain bears! I plan to do quite a bit more video taping this year as well for on trips and at home of the things we learn, from tarp tying, to knots, first aid on blisters, and more!

These trips were about the views at the beginning, but now after 7 years I've realized its way more than the mountain top views.

📸- @wildnorthphotos

#bearspray #grizzlybear #cougar #outdoorsurvival

Flatbed Creek Cross Country Ski March 18, 2023 Co

Flatbed Creek Cross Country Ski
March 18, 2023

Come join us for a day of cross-country skiing in Tumbler Ridge, BC.

It's an amazing sport especially when you do it remotely. It's a great workout and flows at a great pace. This event is open to everyone from beginners to advanced. This is a great way to try XSKI or just hit the trails in our beautiful backyard.

Meet at Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 10:30 AM
$60 - Lunch included.
Trail length - 7KM
$5 from every booking will be donated to the Wolverine Nordic & Mountain Society.

To register head on over to https://northernrockiesfitness.com/events/flatbed-creek-cross-country-ski/ and click book now!

#crosscountryski #skiday #exploretumblerridge #TRGEO

A [family] of wildflowers. 🌸 Who can name a f

A [family] of wildflowers. 🌸

Who can name a flower in this bouquet?

#wildflowers #familyday #family #alpine #mountainbouquet

Happy Fam•ily Day Weekend! Family. A group of

Happy Fam•ily Day Weekend!

Family. A group of people, who genuinely love, trust, care about, and look out for each other. A little bit of crazy, a little bit of loud, and a whole lot of love.

#familyday #familydayweekend

Let's get BOOKING!! I know you've all been waiti

Let's get BOOKING!!

I know you've all been waiting and here it is. Head on over to www.northernrockiesfitness.com and check out the website! Day hikes & backpacking trips are all open. Click on the event you wish to attend and click the button BOOK NOW on the page! That easy!

Thank you for being patient and hope to see you all on the trails!

Another thing that's coming to you is day hikes in the Stone Mountain Provincial Park & surrounding area! Stay tuned! Dates will be announced next week!

#hiking #backpacking #letsgoexploring

Let’s talk a little bit about the Wolverine Nord

Let’s talk a little bit about the Wolverine Nordic & Mountain Society. They are the backbone of the Tumbler Ridge trails. Signs, bridges, and any improvements are done by this non-profit organization AND done by volunteers. If it wasn’t for them the trails wouldn’t be marked, sustainable, and managed like they are. WNMS has received several awards in recognition of their work and their trails show for it.

I wouldn’t be able to offer hikes in the area without their help and I want you all to know that $5 from every booking will be going to their society. When you book a backpacking or hiking trip in the area know you’re making a difference.

When you support me, know we’re giving back. In the end, we all have the same purpose and that is to enjoy the great outdoors while making sure all goals are met to make it sustainable for everyone to enjoy!

Now the exciting part, bookings are finally open for day hikes and backpacking trips. They’ll be open to the public tomorrow and I can’t wait to share what we have in store for you all!

Watch for tomorrow's post for more details on registering!

Now let’s get you all hiking in this beautiful area!

#hiking #trailmaintenance #volunteer #nonprofitorganization

Happy Valentine’s Day to all you beautiful souls

Happy Valentine’s Day to all you beautiful souls. Where there is love there is life. 🤍

#happyvalentinesday #valentinesday #love

Want to have fun with your skis? Try skiing on ung

Want to have fun with your skis? Try skiing on ungroomed trails. You’re scared to fall? Don’t worry we all did. More than once. We might have missed the Super Bowl but we sure had a beautiful afternoon exploring Tumbler Ridge! Thank you to everyone who made it out today and made another successful ski for the books.

#sundayexploring #trgeo #skiing #crosscountryskiing #getoutside

Stone Mountain Provincial Park. This place is wher

Stone Mountain Provincial Park. This place is where it all started for me. This area will always have a big piece of my heart and it has given me chances, tested me, and most of all changed me. I owe my company to this beautiful area and I have a couple exciting announcements coming for you all I can’t wait to share. Sustainability, management, and caring for it will always be a thing on my to do list.

#stonemountainprovincialpark #tourismbc #bctourism #bcparks #provincialparks

Avalanche Safety Training. AST - 1 is now availabl

Avalanche Safety Training. AST - 1 is now available through Northern Rockies Fitness! Snowshoe/Ski version!

In an AST 1, you'll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain, understand the avalanche forecast, plan your trips, and perform a companion rescue.

The term know before you go is crucial when it comes to living in the North or around snow for that matter. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain. Teaching people about the outdoors is one our favourite things and I can’t wait to team up with Instructor - @highmarkavalanchesafety and offer this to all you go getters in the winter!

We will be emailing out a study guide for you to do on your own time before the field day. There will be a zoom meeting March 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM for a Q&A.

March 12, 2023 - Field day! Tumbler Ridge, BC. Snowshoe/Ski access. 5 KM. Elevation gain 300M.

$375 - $50 Rental Equipment (Probe, Receiver, Shovel)

To inquire about and register for the course email northernrockiesfitness@gmail.com!

#winter #avalanche #avalanchesafety #snowshoe #knowbeforeyougo #safetytips

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come join us for a cross-country ski this weekend on Sunday into Babcock Seeps!

5 spots left!
Feb. 12, 2023
$60 - Lunch included.

To register email northernrockiesfitness@gmail.com!

#crosscountryski #ski #getoutside #explorebc #trgeo

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