Miranda's Munchies

Ha Ling Peak {Canmore}

Sometimes when Bartek and I are talking about life, I’ll exclaim, “I want to climb mountains!” Seeing the plans immediately forming in his eyes, I always make sure to clarify: “Metaphorical mountains, that is!”

I’m never afraid of challenges or grand schemes; when it comes to life, I’m always willing to work hard and take [...]

Canmore!

If you are a frequent reader of my blog, you may know that I love the mountains. In fact, the Rocky Mountains are probably my favorite place in the entire world! I try to visit as often as possible, however as I’m now living in Ontario, it’s impossible to head there for the weekend.

But [...]

Mountain Monday Memories

Are you sick of me complaining about missing the mountains yet? If not, check out this post. 5 years of mountain trips (but only a few select pics :p)

This picture is from the very first mountain trip B and I made together! It’s from February 2008. Can you believe [...]

The Vertical World #3 Facing the Guardian of Jasper Part II

Facing the Guardian of Jasper: Climbing Jasper’s Highest Peak

Hey Everyone! Today we have the conclusion to last week’s Mountain Monday’s Post- Part I: The Long Way Up. Thanks again Bartek for this gripping account! PS I’m never going climbing with you :p

PART II: The Dangerous Way Down

The Vertical World #2: Facing the Guardian of Jasper

Facing the Guardian of Jasper: Climbing Jasper’s Highest Peak

Happy Monday! Bartek is here to give us another thrilling account of the mountains. You can also check out the first installment of The Vertical World.

PART I: The Long Way Up

For this week’s Mountain Monday post, I want to revisit one of my [...]

Mountains Monday: Cottonwood Slough

You should know by now that I love the mountains. So, after the popularity of Bartek’s post from last week, I thought it might be a fun idea to start a regular mountain feature on Mondays! This week, I’d like to share with you all a hike Bartek and I did in April 2010. The [...]

The Vertical World #1

Hey all, I’ve convinced my darling Bartek to contribute an occasional post to Miranda’s Munchies regarding his mountain obsession hobby. His trips are always so exciting, that I’m sure you’ll love them. Maybe one day I’ll work up the courage to join him…

On the Summit

Mt. Fairview, Lake Louise, Banff National Park [...]

Matcha and Christmas Tea

Hey all! I’m writing this to you while my eyes are beginning to feel heavier and heavier. I haven’t been sleeping well lately and I am totally feeling the effects today! But I definitely wanted to share some of the new tea I’ve gotten in the past couple of weeks

You should know [...]

Jasper Recap!

Good Evening!

I am done my work for the night, and so now I’m gonna take advantage of my free time and spend it with you

If you caught my Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins post, you’ll know that I went on a spontaneous trip to Jasper this weekend. It was great to just relax and [...]

Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

Something random happened yesterday… Bartek (and his mother) convinced me to go to Jasper for the night! It was quite sporadic, and I literally said yes, showered, packed, and we left. So I’m writing this post to you from beautiful Jasper National Park, in the comfort of my bed at the super cute lodge, Sunwapta! [...]