Nicola Ross
Freelance writer Nicola Ross lives in Alton and is the author of the bestselling 'Loops and Lattes' hiking guide series.
Nordic Pole Walking
Sep 18, 2018Walking with poles: the fashionable walking stick morphs into essential hiking gear.
E-Bikes: The Skeptic and the Fan
Jun 19, 2018Are e-bikes cheating or are they the perfect solution for our hills? Two very different local cyclists take their e-bikes out for a spin, and weigh in on the experience.
Can an E-bike Help you Shave Minutes off your Time?
Jun 19, 2018Manpower vs horsepower: How Don Coats, the owner of Caledon Hills Cycling in Inglewood, fared using an e-bike to race his faster employee, Sean Bechtel.
Swimming Buddies: Virginia Ridpath and Richie Castillo
Jun 19, 2018A former Olympic swimmer and her Philippines-born caregiver swam together for less than a year – but the experience changed both their lives profoundly.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Forest Bathing
Mar 26, 2018Slowing down, tuning in. With forest bathing, the slow movement takes to the woods.
Cross-country Skiing
Nov 22, 2017Night skiing, lit trails at Monora Park add magic to a cross-country outing.
Pickleball, Anyone?
Sep 16, 2017The name may be goofy, but this racquet sport delivers a competitive workout.
Take a Walking Tour of Orangeville, Inglewood or Hillsburgh
Jun 21, 2017Soak up some fascinating local history and stroll the sidewalks of our towns and villages.
Women Shine in Learn-to Sport Programs
Jun 21, 2017What makes the difference? Support and personal connections.
Playing Ping-Pong in Mono is a Community Affair
Mar 20, 2017A dedicated band of Ping-Pong fans of every age congregate every week to show their paddle power.
Obstacle Course Racing
Sep 16, 2016Making sport of obstacles: A Caledon couple are rising stars in a challenging new professional sport.