s September creeps closer and closer, bringing with it the thoughts of back to school shopping and daily routines, it seems that what’s left of summer needs to be saved. A daytrip or staycation are great options for last-minute summer getaways that make the most of the end of the season. Here, we provide tips…
ast month, ParticipACTION released its 2015 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. As a destination that celebrates being healthy and active, we here at Blue were keenly interested in what the report had to say. The bold but clear conclusion from ParticpACTION’s most recent findings: The biggest risk to Canadian children is…
ou’ve dreamed about it since you were little: standing at the altar, looking into the eyes of the person you love, and uttering the two words that mark your love for each other. Did you ever picture a scenic view behind you? What about a mountain full of fresh snow or blooming flowers? There are…
iking at Blue is open for the season as of this weekend and if you’re looking forward to getting into biking this summer, we have it all right here in Southern Georgian Bay. You can make your way through our trails around the Mountain, bike around the Village, or explore the Georgian Trail which runs…
kay; we are finally ready to call it on the winter season but what do you do with your skis or snowboard while you head out on the bike or paddleboard? Just shove them in the garage and worry about it when the snow starts to fall again? Wrongo! Show your gear some love by…
ore than five years ago, three Winter Warriors decided to set a goal of skiing 100,000 vertical feet in one day. On March 4 of this year, Ted Yard, Chris Maitland and Bruce Bell successfully completed that feat here at Blue and they shared how they accomplished it with us. For most of us, the…
f you’ve already booked your skiing holiday, you’re probably looking forward to perfecting your snow bunny look and enjoying winter treats in the lodge. But your vacation can provide plenty of fantastic health benefits too, including weight loss, muscular fitness and even relief from seasonal affective disorder or SAD. The trick to skiing is, of…
ome things are a perfect match: marshmallows and hot chocolate, fresh snow and snowmen, mittens and scarves. When it comes to proud Canadians, their perfect match is a sparkly white winter. Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable day out in the elements, an intimate soiree indoors or a little something in-between, here are the top…
e all know the drill: the winds get cold, the snow begins to fall, the ice piles up. No one feels like going outside to get the mail, much less putting real effort into working out or staying active. But winter is no excuse to treat your body poorly or deprive your family of priceless…
I did not grow up skiing. Coming from Southwestern Ontario the skiing culture was very small and the hills were few and far between. When I began working at Blue Mountain two years ago I saw my opportunity to begin skiing and took advantage of it. On Opening Day 2013, I was geared up and…
