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Girls weekend as we navigate the peaks and valleys of life. 💗 @audreelafreniere @coralcandleford
Bike rides, steep climbs, remote summits, and heartfelt chats about everything and nothing. by @alpineheather15

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16 days ago

Happy to have completed my @bcrpa Personal Trainer certification this past week!! Thanks to @infofit for all the support. It was an awesome experience that challenged me in all the right ways. I met some great people along the journey and thought I’d share a few of my big picture takeaways that will shape how I show up in this space as I go forward. Not sure yet, what the business plan is, but drop me a note if you’re interested and as I get myself sorted, I’ll be sure to connect. 💗 by @alpineheather15

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a month ago

The Giant’s Causeway captured my heart and will forever be firmly planted in my memory. John had never been to this natural wonder, so to experience it together made it even better. The lore of the Giants laying the hexagonal blocks out to sea is so apt. I loved every step of it. taken in Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland by @alpineheather15

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2 months ago

There are landscapes that define us, that carve us and shape us into who be become and for John that place is the Mourne Mountains… so special to make a big ol’ loop of them on our trip to Northern Ireland in May. We tagged 11 peaks, over 30km and up and down 3,000m. These hills may not be the most imposing, but they are gritty and beautiful. I can see how they shaped @alpineclicker . ❤️ I’d love to know about the outdoor spaces that have shaped you. taken in Mourne Mountains by @alpineheather15

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3 months ago

Day 4 - final day… Tossals Verda to Port de Pollença!!
42.1km; 1,200m

Well… after 153km and 6,800m of climbing we made our way to the end of the GR221.
What a journey. Today’s route was a tale of two sections… the first a fantastic final mountain trail before dropping down to Lluc for cafe and parties, then a steady descent until we passed into the second half of the day, which was a combination of flat road and side trail, which made us grateful for the direction we chose.
One last stop in Pollença for gelato and a quick detour up the famous Calvari Steps (365. - one for each day of the year), before making our way to the Port de Pollença!
Of course we walked the 4km to our air BnB, so we can say we traversed the island on foot to get there! 😂
A trip of a lifetime spent with the greatest women. So grateful for the memories. ❤️

If you are considering this route or other multi day fastpacks happy to share my packing list of chat about the details, by @alpineheather15

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6 months ago

Day 3 - Deià to Tossals Verds Refugio
33.3km; 1,727m

Despite this being the shortest distance day, it made up for it in “wow-factor”. The day started with a few of us waging some cranky tummies, so the morning was quiet. I kinda loved that we just put our heads down and “got to work”. We naturally fell into a rhythm and ordered ourselves according to who was feeling good and who needed a bit of time to ease into the day.

After a few hours, the chatter started and we were back to our daily inquisitions - from the philosophical to the absurd. We rolled through orange orchards, and made friends with reside lambs before passing through beautiful Söller. We stashed some pastries in our bags, knowing that we were headed to a remote mountain Refugio for the night.
After Sōller we started a long climb into the mountains and were swallowed up by stone - pathways, walls, terraces; all amid sparse clouds for dramatic effect.

We crested the cobblestone climb and then traversed a reservoir before one final, slow, technical ascent to the hut. A short little scramble with some fixed chains at the top and then a cruise to our final stop. This would be our last night on the trails. by @alpineheather15

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6 months ago

Day 2 - Estellencs to Deià
41.25k; 2,065m

We learned why it’s called the Drystone Route on Day 2!! Haha! The terrain was totally different than Day 1. So wild to see miles and miles of stone laid to connect towns like Esporles to Valldemossa. Although we only had a short stay in each ( for coffee☕️ and pastries 🥐 ) it was easy to get swept up in their charm.
This section also took us through the olive groves and terraced landscapes that have been carved out for centuries.
Overall the GR trail markings were easy to follow, but one dense forested section set us on a bit of a detour, but we navigated a route back to the trail and then made the final rainy traverse across Archduke Pass before a long steep descent to Can Boi Refugio where we’d be bunking for the night. All round another spectacular day!! taken in Deià, Mallorca by @alpineheather15

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7 months ago

Day 1: Port d’Andratx to Estellencs
36.5km; 1,800m
Our run-cation began with a port side breakfast before starting our 150+km traverse of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains along the coast of Mallorca. I wanted the details of this UNESCO designated trail to unfold before me, so aside from the basic details (distance, elevation, terrain) I didn’t really know what to expect.
The Drystone Route (GR221) is a rocky, coastal trail that isn’t as well known as other long trails in Europe, which was part of its appeal.
Day 1 set the bar high, as we hugged the coast and dropped through olive groves and climbed above the clouds. Aside from a miscalculation that landed us short on snacks, the day was perfect!Thankful we bumped into a pair of German hikers who showed us a hidden water source, which we needed!
A 10/10 start to our journey. taken in Port d' Andratx, Mallorca Island by @alpineheather15

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7 months ago

Four ladies off to Mallorca on an adventure.
After 24-hours of travel we landed on the beautiful Spanish island. We had one day to tour around the main town, Palma and prep our bags for the 4-day traverse along the GR221, which would take us 150+km across the coast.
Feeling so fortune to have pals like Astrid, @shahsamis and @mjmuir who love to play and explore (even when we land ourselves at a nude beach); And who always make time for cafe con leche! ☕️ taken in Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain by @alpineheather15

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7 months ago

Couldn’t let this year come to close without including our final fastpack of the season, in Oct. I’ve wanted to get to Grimface, in Cathedral Park for over a decade, but years passed and then a massive fire in 2023 closed it until this summer. But when it opened, we were ready.
We set out early on Sat morning and made our way to Quiniscoe lake where we quickly set up camp, had a bite, then set off for our main objective! The landscape was scarred by the fire, but the vibrant contrast of colours returning was a reminder, that life will always find a way.
The terrain across the ridge was spectacular and because the lodge hadn’t yet reopened, there was only solitude on the summit trail.
A 12-hr day by the time it was all said and done, and as we fell asleep in our tents under the stars we let out one of those satisfying sighs…a simple expression of exhaustion and exuberance!
We’d rise for a quick run to Pyramin lake in the morning, before making our way back to our car with a heart full of cherished memories.
It will take a long time for this place to return to its glory, but it stole our 💕 hearts by giving us a lesson in resilience. Onwards… by @alpineheather15

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10 months ago

Mount Outram, October edition… quickly becoming a fall favourite!
@audreelafreniere was back in town for a hot minute, so we rushed to the mountains with @andrea_leigh83 and @alpineclicker before the season closed in. A beautiful day, bursting with colours and topped with a dusting of snow.

Most 📸 by @audreelafreniere by @alpineheather15

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a year ago

Summer outings continued with a proper adventure to explore the Anderson Range and Steinbok Peak. Access to this world class granite is not for the faint of heart! The main bridge in was taken out in a storm a number of years back, but that wasn’t enough to deter John who had been wanting to experience these towering giants for years. The dense, forested climb was thick and unrelenting. We had a rough sense of the route/direction, but certainly no clear trail to follow. The ascent took about 8hrs, 7.5 of which was spent bashing, hacking, and slogging. But when we finally saw what we’d come for, we knew it was worth it. A pristine camp, and morning scramble to the peak, before taking a different (read spicy!) route down, just to keep things entertaining. Not sure how likely a return trip is, but if it’s just that one time, I’ll never forget it. 💗 by @alpineheather15

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