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Sober Shred: The Benefits of Sober Outdoor Activities
10 Activities to Keep You in Shape During Winter Winter can be a challenging time to stay motivated and in shape. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, the meals, treats, and liquor can feel never-ending. In fact, studies have shown that the average person gains five to seven pounds over the winter months. We know that eating smaller portions of nutrient-dense foods and reducing our intake of fats, sugar, and alcohol can help to manage our weight, but physical activity is just as important! Staying active during the chillier months can be especially difficult. Finding the motivation to get out from under your warm covers and move your body can be challenging, but it’s not impossible We’ve put together a list of our top 10 activities that will help keep you in shape over winter.
When the idea crossed my mind to take school and work with us and head to the mountains for some recharge and turns at Marmot Basin, I immediately grabbed my pen and paper and began the list for preparing the four of us to be walking out the door in less than 36 hours. I work from home and my children have been learning online, we rely on our devices for our days to function, however we can really do this from anywhere that has a wifi connection. I booked a midweek stay knowing that both the hotel and mountain were normally quieter than on a weekend trip.
We know, we know. Proper COVID protocol has been hammered into all of us pretty hard by now. Still, it's worth taking a second to review these basic guidelines before you head out for the weekend: Backside’s Top 3 Know Before You Go 1) Face Coverings One of the “new normal” things we have all been asked to get used to, is wearing masks in compliance with our government mandates. They are mandatory in any resort building, in lift lines and whenever you cannot socially distance ( be 6 feet) from others. What is an acceptable mask? Please visit your provincial government's website for details. 2) Pre Purchase Your Packages Many of the resorts we are sending our patrons to require pre-purchased lift passes as ticket windows will not be selling day of lift tickets. Lift Tickets must be purchased in advance, therefore booking your UDRIVE package with Backside Tours is the best way to ensure you get your spot on the mountain on the day you choose! 3) Know Before You Go We encourage you to click on your resort below for the most up to date Health and Safety guidelines before visiting.
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It’s December 2020 and COVID-19 cases are hitting record highs every day. We all want to be responsible and respectful of our province's protocols and state of emergency guidelines; yet being locked up in our houses and not going anywhere this winter seems bleak.
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Of the many excuses we have to come together and celebrate, New Year's ranks in at the top of most lists. I can remember back to my experiences and have had more good times than I can count with loads of different friends and a ton of places. One of my most memorable is when I travelled to Golden, BC .
Taking the time to treat yourself to a yoga retreat may be one of the best decisions you make this year. I’ve come up with a list of 10 reasons as to why I enjoy these retreats. Perhaps a few, if not all, of the points will resonate with you. 1) Connect with Nature: When I am looking to ground myself amidst the chaos of life, being in nature seems to be the ideal way to achieve this. In nature, my senses are heightened: the sound of silence, the smell of the mountain air, the feel of the sun or mountain breeze on my skin. I immediately feel connected to the Earth and seem to not have a worry in that moment.
The thrill of a new adventure can build anticipation and encourage us to step out of our comfort zone to experience something new. Backside Tours has the perfect solution to your search for summer adventure. Join us as we journey throughout Alberta and BC to the stunning vistas of the Canadian Rockies and take you on an adventure sure to generate a good time and a great trip that you will want to experience again and again. We have a selection of trip ideas to choose from, you get to pick how you get there! Do you want to travel as a group via bus for a great team building experience or are you just wanting to head out of town with a few close friends for a weekend away and drive yourself?
As the old saying goes, when a ski season closes, a patio opens... everywhere. It's officially time to get mild sunstroke while enjoying your favourite cocktail or crushable lager. Here some of our guides weigh in on some of their top picks, both in-town and in the mountains. Bryce O2’s Whyte (Edmonton) The O2’s on Whyte has an amazing Rooftop Patio overlooking the Fringe Theatre area. With views of Downtown and comfortable couch seating this patio will not disappoint. In my travels there I have always been able to find a table on the patio. They also have some of the best deep fried pickles cutting them into coins instead of slices so you can get that deep fried batter baby!!!! Kokanee Cabin (Lake Louise) The Kokanee Cabin at Lake Louise is a MUST stop for anyone on hill on a sunny day! Late season riding at Lake Louise is made so much better when sitting on the patio in the sun burning in those goggle tans. For some reason, this patio always feels 5-10 degrees hotter than it actually in and many jugs of beer have been purchased from this fine establishment. You can often find live music and fresh BBQ when out on a weekend. Whether it’s a quick 1 hour lunch stop or some post riding apres ski beers, the Kokanee Cabin never disappoints. Just be careful that lunch stop doesn’t turn into an all afternoon adventure, I mean, you still have to drive home... Black Dog “Woof-top” Patio (Edmonton) If your looking for the best late night patio in the city, Black Dog takes the cake. The top level of black dog can be opened up on warm summer nights to drink, dance, and party under the stars and over Whyte Ave. Although not a causal traditional patio, the Black Dog rooftop is one of the best patios to drink on after 10pm as your half on a patio and half in the party; Best of both worlds really. Although the patio can be covered in the winter for year round use, it’s really in the summer that this thing shines. With the optimal Whyte Ave location, you had better show up early as this place can fill to capacity very fast.