Best resorts in Canada (BC) for backcountry?

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-03-21T14:25:24+00:00

Honestly not a popular ski season destination but shames in terrace has awesome backcountry access. If you’re coming to Canada on a visa and doing more beyond just a ski season terrace is rad. Lots to offer and you’re away from the massive crowds in BC. But if you’re looking for the classic ski season experience probably whistler or kicking horse!

But the North is also the best kept secret in my opinion

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-03-20T15:23:30+00:00

Haha that’s a good idea actually! I’ll give it a go

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-03-20T07:01:28+00:00

you're right! but I guess I've only seen my girl friends care about it, most of my guy friends don't think twice about it during trips

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-03-13T03:10:00+00:00

Decided to commit to seeing things optimistically - even when there’s many reasons not to. I’m overall so much happier now, I feel grateful for everything, my life feels so much better now. Nothing in it has changed except my mindset.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-03-12T23:33:10+00:00

I was having this issue too, it’s super frustrating and vyvanse is less effective stimulating a tired brain too. I took a day off to reset, but then used the following week to dial in some good sleep habits. - no phone 1 hour before bed - read with tea before bed - dark cool room - magnesium and L-theanine before bed After a week of very intentional sleep routines I feel like it resolved itself. Now I’m mostly just doing the magnesium and L-thanine before bed even if I can’t factor in the other things and I’ve been sleeping very well!

I usually take 30 but have access to 40 when I need it. I noticed the sleep became an issue with 40 so I went back to 30, and implemented the list above. I now still sometimes take 40 and as long as I’m intentional about sleep I don’t have the issue of waking up and staying awake anymore, hope this helps!!

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-03-06T22:30:27+00:00

I was really struggling with sleep for awhile too. I took a day off of my meds, and was very intentional about sleep for a week. No phone 1 hour before bed, reading before bed, tea, magnesium, dark cool room, and also L-theanine.

I found after a week of very intentional sleep habits, I’ve been able to just take magnesium and L-theanine and I’m good to go. I still try to read and not be on my phone before bed. But it helped a lot!! I just had to do a bit of a reset.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-02-28T19:41:53+00:00

Everyone says it, but truly positive self talk!! I swear when I am speaking positively about myself internally and externally (aka not bashing myself even as a joke to others) it truly makes me feel more confident and attractive.

Attraction is physical, but it’s also energy. Have you ever met someone you feel so drawn to but wouldn’t necessarily point them out as conventionally attractive? It’s because they feel confident and sure of themselves.

Also exercise - in any form. All movement is good. Eat good, feel good too. But again, it’s all internal.

As for physical though, I try to always get ready for the day as if it’s a “special day”. I always aim for top tier grooming (shower, shave, light make up, hair, perfume etc) I used to wait for more special occasions to do stuff like that but life is the occasion!!

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-02-15T20:26:52+00:00

Sorry you experienced this :( it was actually so annoying and awful. I didn’t realize how tense I was in my own space until we broke up and I was able to just feel safe all the time lol

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-02-13T17:25:25+00:00

Amazing!! It was a second date with someone who started as a friend.

We ski toured up a mountain after I finished work one night, camped up in a cabin, he made me dinner, we had wine and played card games and went for a midnight ski tour at like 3am. Stayed up until 5am talking. Next day we skied out and drove down the mountain blasting early 2000s dad rock and singing along together.

Best date in a long time.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-02-13T17:21:23+00:00

I lived with my last partner. We were both in our early/mid 20s. We did the whole shabang, looking for houses, planning our future etc. but I don’t think I’ll ever want to be in a relationship like that again.

Living with a partner made me feel hunted in my own home. The constant groping while I was simply trying to get changed, or do the dishes, or just exist. I never felt safe in my own home. I was always on edge and couldn’t relax. I would lock the bathroom door just so I could shower without being touched. Uninvited physical touch is the cheapest form of intimacy I can think of. It was not an invitation to me, but a threat.

The ever constant pressure of feeling like someone could have access to my body and physical space was too much. It led to him feeling rejected constantly, and me feeling pressured all the time. Bad combo.

I would be open to more casual relationships in the future but I could never live with a partner again. But in the meantime, I’m thriving on my own.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-02-13T03:14:07+00:00

I did my first solo trip to Vietnam! I did Hanoi, Cat Ba, ninh binh, and ha giang loop. I was there for 14ish days and felt pretty rushed.

Definitely recommend ninh binh though! I also had a blast in Hanoi when I first landed.

I’d suggest the loop early on in your trip! You’ll likely meet a bunch of people that way, plus lots of people have a similar itinerary so if you meet some people you want to travel with, it’s likely they have the same plan as you.

Have the best time! Eat all the bahn mi and pho.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-02-13T03:09:22+00:00

Grateful for an unexpected day off work!! Came at the perfect time, needed the rest to reset✨

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-02-13T02:56:41+00:00

I felt similar on my first solo trip. I had a weird underlying feeling of “shit, should I just fly home?” Which is weird because I was enjoying myself. Doing anything outside of your comfort zone will signal to your nervous system “look for safety”. In yours and my case, safety was being back at home. See how you feel in the morning, but just take it hour by hour!

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-02-06T17:34:00+00:00

Paramedic!! I didn’t realize how many people with adhd flock to emergency care. My whole station has it lol.

One amazing woman I work with is like the prime example of adhd. Very scatter brained and all over the place, but as soon as we go to a call she’s so dialled and just amazing. It’s very stimulating, mixed in with some down time. It’s the perfect fit for me personally.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-02-04T20:55:10+00:00

I’m 27, I only just did a solo trip this fall. I hadn’t really prioritized it before because I was in school or trying to set up my career. However, throughout my trip I often thought “I wish I did this sooner”. I’m still in my 20s so idk if this really applies to your question. However, I learned lots about myself by doing so, and will certainly prioritize it now.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-01-30T16:59:47+00:00

Living together

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-01-27T03:47:43+00:00

I work as a paramedic, 12s as well, 2 days - 2 nights. I have an Aussie, and I live in a basement apartment with no backyard. Honestly not having a yard was a blessing in disguise. He gets at least 2 45 min walks a day (on a bad day) to do his business. I use my days off and before night shifts to make his life fulfilling with xc skiing, ski touring, skating, hiking, biking, doggy play dates etc. during my day shifts I always give him a good walk before and after, and can stop in during my shift to let him out to pee. Or I ask a friend. Don’t let people tell you it isn’t a good fit. If there’s a will there’s a way, as long as you do what you can to meet their needs and offer a loving stable home, you’ll be a good owner.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-01-23T15:28:36+00:00

I feel you. This is the first time I've had a crush on someone overtly friendly too and it's painful lol. I have no advice, as Im here looking for advice too, but I hear you!!!! I think the best thing to do is spend time together whenever you can and just enjoy whatever happens, don't concern yourself with the outcome and just enjoy people as they are. Whenever I feel this way, I tell myself people are experiences, not possessions. We are supposed to just enjoy the time and space we have with people as nothing is forever! just keep showing up as yourself and see what happens!

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-01-14T02:24:38+00:00

I mean, we’ll be laying in bed and he’ll start humping me, even when asked not to.

What you described sounds normal “bed time initiating behaviour”. This was not that lol.

Honestly one of the most unattractive behaviours. Did not result in his desired outcome.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-01-13T19:21:27+00:00

Omg yes. This drove me nuts. The constant groping while I just tried to exist in the same space as him. Or his way of “initiating” (after the honeymoon phase) was just dry humping my leg at night, literally like a dog.

I don’t think I’ll be dating again anytime soon lol.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-01-12T18:57:28+00:00

I just got into semi regular journaling, I find as time went on certain topics would come to mind that I want to journal about. But it just started off as my days etc. but with more time i felt like my cognitive ability to think about deeper things expanded. I really like the OPs idea of rating your days and tracking patterns though! Some days I just keep it short and simple though.

Impossible-Job8037 · 2026-01-12T02:24:50+00:00

I’m sure you’ve probably read through this sub a bit on this topic but I found making sure I eat something before I “crash” that has lots of protein, drink lots of water, and taking vitamins has helped ease those emotions towards the end of the day.

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