“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 […]
Hiking the Highlands of Jasper NP
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. […]