This presentation by Pascale Marceau, Canmore resident and Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, shares stories of a 7-week ski expedition with a simple goal of eliminating competitiveness and syncing with nature.
A 700km, 7-week ski journey in Canada’s High Arctic from Ellesmere to Devon Island and beyond, bringing attention to the benefits of experiencing awe.
Our society lives in a state of overstimulation. We are bombarded with so much information that it has become a full-time job to sift through the noise. As we become more reliant on gadgets and apps, we find ourselves increasingly disconnected from our bodies, our communities, and our surroundings. Our modern lives have cut us off from something important…nature. Periodically, one must disconnect, seek out nature, and surrender to a childlike sense of wonder...
