MY ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE
BY SHERI LANGELAAR, PRIMARY FRENCH TEACHER I love a big challenge. I love the idea of committing to the challenge and the feeling of accomplishment when it’s done. And if it involves some type of outdoor adventure, I’m in. A Spark Maybe this trait is passed down to me from my Dad. In 2017, my Dad decided to cycle across Canada on the Sea To Sea tour, a ride to raise money for organizations working to end poverty. He started from scratch, buying a bike, training through the winter, and then completing the over 7000 km ride that summer! [...]
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To launch the Inside Out blog in 2015, we created this music video to introduce our brave writers. While some of the writers have changed since then, we still feel it celebrates the spirit of who we are and the types of stories we want to share with you. Enjoy!