Travelling with Tanya
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” —George Addair.
Long before I ever heard that inspiring quote, I’ve always tried to push my own personal boundaries of comfort and complacency in order to experience life to its fullest and most fabulous. Saving the extreme sports for true adrenaline junkies, I seek instead to find the unique, the accessible, the tantalizing and the thrilling adventures that can be found around almost every corner—especially those that reflect the unique nature of the location. There are few limitations; I am willing to subject myself to spa treatments and unique dining experiences as well as fast-paced rides and reflective hikes. I will attempt to push through my fears. I will accept any chance to try something new. And I resolve to have fun, no matter what. With a regular crew of fellow adventurers—including family and friends, young and not-so-young—I will be profiling my travels as I take on new challenges and embrace the sometimes pulse-accelerating opportunities that come my way. I hope you’ll follow along, and perhaps even suggest new adventures by e-mailing me.
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A howling good time
A day of dogsledding leaves two RVwest writers panting for more
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This must-sea attraction shore deserves the seal of approval
The Vancouver Aquarium will provide salmon-chanted education
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Bring on the bighorns
Herds of headbangers head for the hills
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An autumn afternoon of abundance
Skimmerhorn Winery & Vineyard in Creston fulfills grape expectations
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Testing the limits
When in the Yukon, do as Yukoners do
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Hoodoo you love?
Water you’re waiting for
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North and south
There’s a whole lot of something and a whole lot of space in between
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Mountain high
Epiphanies are found on a rock wall
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A ride through history
Record Ridge Riding offers interpretive trail rides through the historic Rossland mountains
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History squared
Three Valley Gap is a monument to its own history
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Snow pain, snow gain
Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” In the tradition of government amendments, I would like to add pain and looking foolish to the list of things to fear.
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Slipping the surly bonds of earth
A few months ago, I recounted my high-flying adventures in Revelstoke and admitted that stepping off the precipice was a daunting task. I had to screw my courage to the sticking point in order to walk on wires high above the forest floor. I did it and it was exhilarating, and I would recommend the experience to anyone.
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From Water To Wine
Every November, when the frost is in the air, the larches have turned from green to gold and the Rocky Mountain peaks are capped with snow, a migration takes place. For the geese, flocks are formed that fly to warmer climes for the season. For snowbirds, convoys of RVs head for the sun in the southern U.S. and Mexico. For wine aficiandos in the East Kootenays, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort becomes the destination of choice.
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Water world
Kootenay region is an area of profoundly beautiful wilderness. Ecotourism as a whole has taken hold of the area and travellers from the around the world come to the Kootenays for the landscape that stands tall and says, “Look at me! How fabulous am I? Gawk! Marvel! Gape in awe!”
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High above it all
I am afraid of heights. Terribly afraid. I have nightmares of falling from mountains. Flying dreams usually end in crashing dreams. My insane fear of falling is probably why my eldest son thought his name was "Get Down Off Of There". I like to imagine a fleet of helium balloon-carrying angels supporting the wings of airplanes I fly on.
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Seals and serendipity
The morning was cool but calm when my husband Rusty and I met with our guide, Jan Kretz from Adventuress Sea Kayaking Adventures.
