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Memories of Mantario
When Greg, Cory, and I finally snuck in a Mantario run on a rare warm November last fall, we had no idea what would happen to this wilderness area just a few months later. Six months later, half of the trail has burned, questions abound as to the future of the trail, and so many…
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Whiteshell River Trail
Off the east side of the Mantario trail parking lot lies the trailhead of the Whiteshell River Trail. Much less intimidating at only 2.7km, I thought this would be a great taste of the area for my family. And it was. Indeed, with toddlers in tow we experienced all the euphoric highs, as well as…
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Manitoba Running Posters
The odd time I shared a doodle over the past year, I’d get a note from my friends over at Big Sky Run Co saying, “Would love to have this one for the shop!” Now, to celebrate the end of a big year of adventures for so many of of you, I’ve printed a few…
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What the Trail Requires: The Mantario
For the past couple years I’ve heard stories about the Mantario Hiking Trail from friends who’d hiked and run it. At about 63km (40 miles) long, it’s not to be taken lightly. The trail was created in 1970s (though I wonder at its prior history), and traces a north-south path through the Mantario Wilderness Zone,…
