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VIMFF/MEC Show

On the first of March I had the great honour of presenting at VIMFF (Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival). I was a part of the panel at the MEC Canadian Adventures night. It included presentations by big mountain snowboarder Ian Holmes, the world premiere of a ski film with a deeper message, Sound Water and was MCed by climber Sarah Hart. The panel was moderated by Judith Kasiama and included Myia Antone, Karen Lai, Taylor Burk and myself. I had met Judith and Myia at the MEC Outdoor Nation summit in the summer and was excited to be a part … Read more

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Clothing Presentation at MEC

On Thursday October 4th 2018 I had been invited to do a presentation at MEC North Vancouver. It would be about clothing, specifically while trekking to Everest Base Camp. Though I have never been to Everest Base Camp, or even Asia at all, I do know a thing or two about how to dress on an expedition. The presentation was for Chasing Sunrise and their members who would be going to Everest Base Camp in late October of 2018. I was super excited and honoured to have been asked to do this. As I researched about trekking to the base … Read more

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MEC Outdoor Nation Summit

On the weekend of August 10th-12th 2018 I had some of the most inspiring days of my life. In the beginning of the summer I had been invited to be a diversity panellist at a MEC Outdoor Nation Summit. MEC Outdoor Nation describe themselves as “about making young Canadians feel welcome outside.” The summit was about helping young Canadians inspire others and build ideas they may have that help get young Canadians outside. The Vancouver Summit had 70 participants. I wasn’t sure what I would be doing, but I knew it would be a great opportunity and I was excited … Read more