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Guest Blog #2: Songs for the Journey, Not the Destination

April 13, 2016

So, my topic this month for the Live Out There Blog was "music that inspires you to get out there." Music has always been a huge part of my life, in addition to—and in conjunction with—travelling. There are certain songs that make me feel like I'm almost going back in time to the start of certain adventures. The early morning cheese wagon to Kananaskis Country in high school, for our Outdoor Education class trips. Tossing a jumble of snowboard boots, poles and skis into the back of my SUV for a late night, last-minute[...]

Live Out There Pad Thai Recipe Calgary Steph Keay

Guest Blogging for Live Out There!

March 23, 2016

Posted In: Cooking | Food | Local | Personal

So, recently, I was added to the roster of guest bloggers for the Calgary-based outdoor gear company Live Out There. I've been really excited at the prospect of going and doing more outdoorsy things, and being able to share photos and insight from these experiences. First up was an "outdoor cooking" adventure, where I endeavoured to make a camp-friendly pad thai dish. Despite having my doubts, the process was relatively painless and the recipe turned out great. Check out the full story—including the recipe and insp[...]