I had the intuition to check out Le Scandinav Spa in Collingwood today. I am not the type to fall for marketing gimmiks and I was quite concerned that I was departing with my hard earned cash to a slick real estate developer. However, the quality of the spa and relaxation effects of the various saunas, steams, cold baths, outdoor fires and reading rooms gave my soul the needed rest from the stresses of the modern world.
It was indicated that the regular time for the spa should be between 2 to 4 hours and I never thought I could last that long. However after a hot waterfall and cold pool refresher, I crashed in the relaxation room and had a great spiritual awakening while overlooking the blue mountain skyline.
Scandinavian women have beautiful skin for a reason, and this Spa is one of their secrets. Now you know their secret too.
Check out Le Scandinav Spa and get your mojo working.
The Adventure Guy
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Ford Escape for Adventure Transportation
I recently purchased a new 2009 Ford Escape. With much trepidation about buying American vehicles, I made the plunge. Buying a US product is something I have not done in 20 years. However the ratings in Lemon Aid and the feedback from other owners, gave me the confidence to do it.
I am convinced that my purchase helped end the great recession in Canada and in the US.
The competition for me was between the new Toyota Venza, or the Ford Escape.
The cost of the Escape was less than the Toyota, and the financing was substantially below at 0%.
Based on the economics, so far Ford has won out.
However, the high road position is great for ease of entry ( I am 6'2") and the Venza would have been a hastle to get in and out of easily.
The Escape is smooth driving, quiet cabin, confident in the snow and reliable starting.
So far the Escape has exceeded my expectations.
Thank you America for producing vehicles that can keep up with the foreign products.
BTW I understand that the Ford Escape is actually a Mazda built on a 626 platform in Hoiku Japan and assembled in the US. That is where the great sporty feel and tight suspension and reliability comes from.
Onward road warriors.
The Adventure Guy
I am convinced that my purchase helped end the great recession in Canada and in the US.
The competition for me was between the new Toyota Venza, or the Ford Escape.
The cost of the Escape was less than the Toyota, and the financing was substantially below at 0%.
Based on the economics, so far Ford has won out.
However, the high road position is great for ease of entry ( I am 6'2") and the Venza would have been a hastle to get in and out of easily.
The Escape is smooth driving, quiet cabin, confident in the snow and reliable starting.
So far the Escape has exceeded my expectations.
Thank you America for producing vehicles that can keep up with the foreign products.
BTW I understand that the Ford Escape is actually a Mazda built on a 626 platform in Hoiku Japan and assembled in the US. That is where the great sporty feel and tight suspension and reliability comes from.
Onward road warriors.
The Adventure Guy
Monday, December 28, 2009
Heidelberg Inn Collingwood - Spend a night not a fortune
I have been travelling to the Collingwood ski centers for nearly 20 years. I had always thought I would own a piece of Collingwood by now, but never made the plunge.
As an adventurer, I always felt I might want to check out a new destination each year and avoided being confined to this one location.
In its place, I have been a regular patron of the Heidelberg Inn. The advantages of being always able to find a room at a reasonable price on a short notice is the great advantage of the Heidelberg. The rooms are simple and maybe from the 70's but as a ski bum traveller it feels like the way I remember. The front desk owner is a friendly family man who is helpful and considerate. The building is made like a fortress, so there is now wind noise, and the rooms are dry and clean.
For the no frills adventure traveller to Collingwood it is a good 2 star hotel with the cleanliness of a 3.5 star and well worth a night, and not a fortune.
The Adventure Guy
As an adventurer, I always felt I might want to check out a new destination each year and avoided being confined to this one location.
In its place, I have been a regular patron of the Heidelberg Inn. The advantages of being always able to find a room at a reasonable price on a short notice is the great advantage of the Heidelberg. The rooms are simple and maybe from the 70's but as a ski bum traveller it feels like the way I remember. The front desk owner is a friendly family man who is helpful and considerate. The building is made like a fortress, so there is now wind noise, and the rooms are dry and clean.
For the no frills adventure traveller to Collingwood it is a good 2 star hotel with the cleanliness of a 3.5 star and well worth a night, and not a fortune.
The Adventure Guy
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Collingwood Skiing Xmas 2009 - Climate Change
I am currently in collingwood Ontario, where I have been skiing for the last 20 years. While I did ski Georgian Peaks today, the terrain was snow covered but over a man made base. There is virtually no snow in Toronto, and the only snow is on the hills and is man made. The temperature is mild and unusual, all enough for me to deduct our climate is changing.
How many years do we have left for skiing and outdoor hockey. My son only knows of indoor hockey rinks. I grew up outdoors in Montreal skating in -20. Today, I can barely find snow anywhere in Ontario to ski on.
More and more people are jumping on planes to go to exotic destinations. We import our foods from around the world burning fuel to bring them here. Maybe we should encourage local tourism and food choices as part of the Copenhagen Conference on climate change. Perhaps we have to see that all of our collective choices are causing the sports we love to be endangered. No snow in Tremblant in Xmas? None in vermont? None in Ontario?
There has got to be a way to get back under ecological control.
The Adventure Guy
How many years do we have left for skiing and outdoor hockey. My son only knows of indoor hockey rinks. I grew up outdoors in Montreal skating in -20. Today, I can barely find snow anywhere in Ontario to ski on.
More and more people are jumping on planes to go to exotic destinations. We import our foods from around the world burning fuel to bring them here. Maybe we should encourage local tourism and food choices as part of the Copenhagen Conference on climate change. Perhaps we have to see that all of our collective choices are causing the sports we love to be endangered. No snow in Tremblant in Xmas? None in vermont? None in Ontario?
There has got to be a way to get back under ecological control.
The Adventure Guy
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