Always frustrating when a company discontinues a favourite model for sure. La Sportiva generally tends to be better than most companies with keeping some of their core models in their line like the Wildcat, Crosslite and CrossOver GTX. I've worn 23 pairs of the CrossLites since 2008 and loved them…t...

I'm really looking forward to Brighton and the new course/race for this year!

The snow is falling and time to start thinking about the upcoming snowshoe running and racing season! The Dion Eastern Ontario Snowshoe Running Series is back, and bigger and better than ever. The series will consist of six races, each at a different exciting race venue to offer variety in your snow...

The snow is falling and time to start thinking about the upcoming snowshoe running and racing season! The Dion Eastern Ontario Snowshoe Running Series is back, and bigger and better than ever. The series will consist of six races, each at a different exciting race venue to offer variety in your snow...

Thanks Spirit! It was truly an amazing experience.

The Sydenham Fall Trail Run will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2013 in beautiful Sydenham, Ontario (just north of Kingston). This race is a long time favourite of Eastern Ontario runners and boasts a family/hometown feel, beautiful 8km course along the shoreline of Sydenham Lake on the Cataraqui...

I'll be trying this too....C-Moss and I spend quite a bit of time walking on trails and in the woods. Since you are in Kingston and you know a few of the members of The Tragically Hip, this immediately came to mind when you take C-Moss for a walk in the woods. Sorry I could not resist the lyrical r...

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Good stuff....will have to try it!

Been a while since I checked in here and just getting caught up a bit (pun intended). I have been bitten by deer ticks on 3 separate occasions while trail running. The first 2 times, it was recommended that I take the 1 time preventative antibiotic to prevent any risk of Lyme disease (since Lyme dis...

Wore Suunto Ambit for 35hrs in the cold in the Yukon and was great. Realtime pace is a bit off on that setting but distance was correct. Bullet proof case too. Your comment about "updates" threw me off. I haven't ever connected my garmin to the computer since I only use occasionally. It's...

Wore Suunto Ambit for 35hrs in the cold in the Yukon and was great. Realtime pace is a bit off on that setting but distance was correct. Bullet proof case too.

I posted a race report if anyone is interested in the nasty details. http://healthandadventure.com/2013/02/y ... ce-report/

Thanks for all the kind words folks. It was the toughest race I've done, but very proud to have finished it. Wonder what next year will bring?

It's the same headlamp, but I believe the RXP just refers to the fact that it's rechargeable. I do remember there being a recall on the first batch of the original MYO XP's with a wire shorting out or something.

It's going to be a great winter! Can't wait!

http://healthandadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/BeaverBrookSnowshoe2010.jpg It won’t be long before the snow arrives and, with that, the Dion Eastern Ontario Snowshoe Running Series. Spafford Health and Adventure and Dion Snowshoes are pleased to be bring you the 2013 Dion Eastern Ontario ...

Very cool to see. Huge congrats Cody. Awesome run!

DC Rainmaker review of the Suunto. At the very end he notes it is down on features compared to the competition so if you don't need the XL battery life & altimeter another watch may be a better choice. This may change with future firnware updates. With 2 substantial firmware updates already sin...

Actually, just had a client tell me recently that you can get them in Canada at La Cordee in Quebec. http://www.lacordee.com/eng/search/adva ... rds=suunto

Spafford Health and Adventure is pleased to have a booth at this year's Run for the Toad Expo. Please stop by our booth and say hi. We'll have UltrAspire Hydration, Dion Snowshoes, Drymax socks, Stonehaven Fleece and S!Cap Electrolytes for sale at a special Toad rate! Also, will be demoing Dion Snow...

Great price for the 310xt and I loved mine (MrsStrider now owns it), but the battery doesn't go much beyond the 12hr. I upgraded to the 910xt and am loving it. It's only downfall is the current pace is still a little wonky, but I never care too much for that as I usually am more focused on Time / D...

Spafford Health and Adventure has expanded it's online store. DryMax socks are now available in Canada and have been added along with UltrAspire Hydration, Dion Running Snowshoes, and S!Cap Electrolytes. Check out http://healthandadventure.com/sha-online-store/" onclick="window.open(this.href);retur...

Great price for the 310xt and I loved mine (MrsStrider now owns it), but the battery doesn't go much beyond the 12hr. I upgraded to the 910xt and am loving it. It's only downfall is the current pace is still a little wonky, but I never care too much for that as I usually am more focused on Time / D...

UQ... apple sauce rocks! Though was disappointed that my stomach didn't allow me to try your hummus.

Congrats WGR. You looked strong out there when I saw you! Beautiful trails and challenging course. Great job to Diane and her amazing team of volunteers.