On December 27th, 2016 Laura Mallory and her fiancé Logan Juffermans are flying to South America to climb Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, at 22,838 ft (6,961 metres) in elevation. This will be the last of the Seven Summits for Laura and…
Surviving Winter…with a Smile! The winter weather has officially arrived so this month I thought I would write a short article about surviving winter…with a smile! Now that my family and I are living back in Canada, we’ve had to get…
Do you Fear the Unknown? This month’s Insight is centred around the Fear of the Unknown, officially referred to as Xenophobia. This fear is present in almost everyone to a certain degree, and in its more severe occurrences an be extremely debilitating,…
Many people incorrectly associate exercise with feeling exhausted. On one level it would seem to make sense that a purposeful expansion on energy would leave us drained and unable to focus. Surprisingly though, this is far from the truth. In my own life,…
The ambition to ascend in all that we do is a profound inner motivation. Whether it be in business, athletics, science or social circles, this intrinsic drive to reach the top is hardwired into our DNA as humans. For me, the…
Life is all about finding the right balance. To live a rewarding life we need a good mix of adventure, relaxation, work and play. We have to stimulate our emotional side, physical senses and challenge ourselves mentally. To much of…
I had the opportunity at the end of September to do some surfing with a stand-up paddle board in Morrow Bay, California. It was a blast! Aside form the numerous bruises and aches, I haven’t had so much fun in…
The “I wish I had” mentality and excuse seems so common in conversations I have with people. I can’t be too quick to judge though as I have fallen victim to this as well. The concept that the optimal time…
We have discovered a great truth when we realize that it is our reactions to life events that ultimately determine our feelings. I’ve learned not to be too quick to jump to conclusions about whether something that happens is “good”…
Sir Edmund Hillary one shared a revelation with us. A revelation about mountaineering but even more so about humans in general and how we overcome major challenges. When asked about how he felt after reaching the highest point on earth,…
We all have reached these points at one time or another in life; moments when our current course of action seems to bring upon us failures or difficulties that are too great to bear and seem hopeless to surpass. These…
Trust is an essential part of any effective team. It is the bond that holds teams together and it is one of the most important elements to develop and maintain in any relationship. The lack of trust breads uncertainty and…
