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Fall for Fall at Prince Albert National Park
  • Oct 3, 2019

Fall for Fall at Prince Albert National Park

September long weekend has come and gone and with it the promise of summer. Once the kids are back at school and summer vacations are ove...
How to run from winter by running in winter
  • Feb 6, 2019

How to run from winter by running in winter

As another polar vortex makes nestles itself across North America for a long deep slumber we all begin the ritual of bitching and moaning...
How to change your perspective about winter by visiting Prince Albert National Park.
  • Dec 4, 2018

How to change your perspective about winter by visiting Prince Albert National Park.

Kingsmere River Trail How many times in a week do you hear, “Winter is so long and brutal here in Saskatchewan! I can’t wait for summer!”...
Where did SaskHiker come from? A short story.
  • Oct 24, 2018

Where did SaskHiker come from? A short story.

This story was originally presented to a room of people at IGNYTE, hosted by SYPE Saskatoon. While my name is Jay Brown, to some I am know...
Is Saskatoon the most 'bikeable' city in Canada?
  • Sep 21, 2018

Is Saskatoon the most 'bikeable' city in Canada?

Biking to work Okay, before we begin - I want everyone reading this to take a deep breath and put aside the whole 'bike vs. car' debate a...
List of Hiking/Outdoor Groups in Saskatchewan
  • Aug 1, 2018

List of Hiking/Outdoor Groups in Saskatchewan

I have been asked this question a thousand times - "Do you know of any hiking or outdoor groups in Saskatchewan?" and until now I had no ...
You are a Saskatchewan Winter Warrior
  • Jan 12, 2018

You are a Saskatchewan Winter Warrior

It's time to face the cold It happened again - much of Saskatchewan has been sucked into the depths of a frigid hell, with temperatures c...
How to Canoe from Outlook to Saskatoon
  • Jul 18, 2017

How to Canoe from Outlook to Saskatoon

Five friends and I recently spent 3 days on the stunning South Saskatchewan River where we paddled from Outlook to Saskatoon. This easy, ...
5 Places to Celebrate Canada 150 in Saskatchewan's Backyard
  • Jun 28, 2017

5 Places to Celebrate Canada 150 in Saskatchewan's Backyard

Our Nation's birthday is rapidly approaching. The best gift we as citizens of this giant chunk of rock get is an extra day off to spend t...
How to hike to Fish Lake in Prince Albert National Park
  • Jun 7, 2017

How to hike to Fish Lake in Prince Albert National Park

Located in the far southeast corner of the Prince Albert National Park is the Elk Trail - a 53km trail built by conscientious objectors d...
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  • Aug 17, 2016

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Fall for Fall at Prince Albert National Park

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