“What is that?!” I said to Hiro Shinozaki. We were looking at Google Earth as we were designing a Hokkaido ski program in late 2015. The almost circular island off the Northern tip of Hokkaido stood out like a sore thumb. “That’s Rishiri, very popular with Japanese tourists in the summer.” Hiro said as I […]

Jasper Highlands Backpacking “The last five days backpacking with Mary Ann, Sally and Todd were just great. We were thankful for no rain or snow and only a few pesky mosquitoes. Sally, being the legal lady, got me to sign a guarantee at Jonas Campground stating that I could provide caribou photo opportunities the next day. […]