Exploring the unlikely intersections of walking, photography and making
Here we go again. Another pandemic year. While Gail, Styxx and I have made the best of the year with road trips to our provincial neighbours in Saskatchewan and roamed across southern Manitoba, travel has been substantially curbed by Covid-19. So, this year’s gift list is a little different. It totally reflects my renewed interest... Continue Reading →
What can I say? How can I put together a compelling list of travel-related gifts in 2020? For Canadians, travel anywhere beyond the boundaries of our home province is a risky, if not entirely outlawed, activity. And it is possible that this will be the state of affairs until late 2021—at best. For 2020, I... Continue Reading →
Here are ten gift ideas, in no particular order, for that committed long-distance walker on your list. They range from the absurdly expensive—although serious walkers with a few thousand kilometres under their belts would love these gifts—to small, inexpensive stocking stuffers. All have been tested by Gail and me over the past year on the... Continue Reading →
This year, I offer a mixed bag of gift ideas for the walker and/or photographer. All have been used, tested and read by me or my wife Gail in 2018. Blue Q Coin Purse There are two things I can’t stand: 1) having loose change jangling in my pocket and 2) having a bulky awkward... Continue Reading →
This year’s selection of eclectic gifts offers something for everyone in the WalkClickMake sphere of influence. Rain Kilt by Zpacks I hate rain pants. They are a pain to put on. They are sweaty and hot. They are too heavy. Enter the Rain Kilt by Zpacks. You will not win any fashion awards, but these... Continue Reading →
Still searching for an appropriate gift for the avid long-distance walker on your list? Here are eight practical ideas. None weighs more than 150 grams. None costs more than $60 Canadian (CDN). Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow Premium, Large (117 g) Sleeping in a rustic refugio on the Camino de Santiago? Or in a traditional... Continue Reading →
Christmas is approaching quickly. Here are seven gift ideas for that pedestrian explorer on your list. 1. Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack This is the perfect aprés-walk accessory. You’ve done your 20 kilometers on the Camino de Santiago and checked in for the night. You’re ready to hit the town, find a nice retaurant,... Continue Reading →