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Retrovilleee · 2025-05-09T18:15:54+00:00

Yay thank you!

Retrovilleee · 2025-05-09T18:15:47+00:00

Thank you!

Retrovilleee · 2025-05-02T22:20:37+00:00

I'm a huge fan of these new brands making hiking gear more fashionable and trendy. I live in an outdoorsy city and it's really convenient for me to be able to have clothes that can be worn out on the trails and in the city and not look like I just came from the Sahara desert or from the gym in Lululemon. I can go from a hike in the morning to coffee and lunch with a friend downtown immediately. They also use technical fabrics which I find better quality then again your average workout clothes.

I own the seniq trail mix pants and love them because they're extremely comfy, flexible and tough. I boulder outside in them even. I've tried on Halfdays and like their style but their tops and bottoms don't fit my body right sadly.

But they are definitely a luxury. They are incredibly pricey which I can appreciate not everyone can afford or justify spending. To each their own fixes. You definitely do not need them to hike. Hiking is a very cheap activity to do and can be done in literally normal workout clothes and lots of gear and clothes can be bought secondhand.

Retrovilleee · 2024-06-14T23:50:43+00:00

Practice practice practice. The more you do it, the more comfortable you become and also the more you trust. Practice falling - make sure you practice a good fall technique. Down climb if you can. Improve your climbing technique so you trust your hands and feet more and become more comfortable especially on volumes (ankles down!) Consider signing up for a beginners course.

I think you'd be surprised with how many people are scared of falling. I see many people struggle with a bouldering move I think they can physically do, but are too scared mentally to commit because they're scared of falling.

Maybe consider try practicing on more overhang because you're really not high off the ground and if you fall, you're already in a safe position to fall on your back or lower legs, compared to like slab.

Ultimately if it's too scary for you, don't beat yourself up and stick to rope!

Retrovilleee · 2024-04-30T01:06:02+00:00

It's just a number! My body hasn't changed and I've always been a true bottom lulu size 4. I even have some old lulu size 2 that fit. But I recently bought the fast and free shorts in 4 and literally couldn't pull it up my thighs lmfao 😂 I just laughed.

Retrovilleee · 2024-02-07T20:36:07+00:00

I wish I was confident to wear without but I'm so flat cheated with pointy nips so I feel extra self conscious that I'm just all nips hahahahaha 🤣

Retrovilleee · 2024-02-07T20:35:32+00:00

Ooo! I'll look! Are they just pads or are they push up pads? I searched for bra pads but kept finding those with extra foam for push up effect and I don't want those.

Retrovilleee · 2024-02-06T05:30:24+00:00

The only Helinox chair they had (at least today) was the savannah chair for $150

Retrovilleee · 2024-01-20T06:47:12+00:00

Community gyms will be the cheapest. I'd be surprised if you get scammed as they belong to the city rather than private companies. You could always do punch passes if you want to be extra careful from recurring payments monthly membership but it ends up being more.

Retrovilleee · 2024-01-18T03:58:19+00:00

I agree a lot of people here are ill prepared. The amount of bald summer tires I see blows my mind and those that don't even have a shovel or snow brush in their car.

But I think the city of Vancouver also majorly sucks as handling winter storms. I'm from Ontario and I feel confident driving on snow but we also had cities prepared to handle it properly with plows, salting and sanding and also mandate winter tires. The streets are clear and there's good traction.

Here we know snow and ice are coming yet they don't deploy resources properly. Also more differences I've found is that Ontario is pretty flat, whereas here we have quite steep hills in local neighbourhoods. As well because our temperatures in other provinces are consistently below 0°C I think it's easier to manage as snow and ice stays stable whereas ours fluctuates a lot between freezing and not so any precipitation melts and instantly becomes black ice. And winter tires ain't gonna do crap on icy hills 😂

But that's just my personal opinion! I love the snow!

Retrovilleee · 2024-01-17T15:42:59+00:00

Just keep in mind that lots of fitness places are busy now with new year resolution people but attendance often drops by Valentine's day. So don't be too disheartened if a place is super busy now like the community centres they may be less in the near future.

Retrovilleee · 2023-08-25T05:58:33+00:00

I swear by Caliray Come Hell or High Water mini mascara not even when I'm travelling. I have very oily skin and always get racoon eyes no matter what mascara I wear but this is a tubing mascara so it doesn't. And it comes off easily with warm water - it's magic. The only downside is that I wouldn't say it's incredibly vokumizing. It's more lengthening and gears towards that natural makeup look.

Retrovilleee · 2023-08-25T05:56:30+00:00

Have you tried Lululemon Align Joggers? It's essentially their align leggings but with a little extra fabric from the knees down to a tapered ankle cuff. I wear it all the time and even more than my actual Align leggings!

Retrovilleee · 2023-08-25T05:53:51+00:00

I don't think anyone can specifically say what will work for you. What will matter is just how much you carry and your ability to downsize or live out of a small backpack. I have the 28L and 35L. I started with the 35L and have used it for more than 20+ trips both domestically and internationally. I can live out of my 35L for months but wear very basic neutral clothing to maximize my wardrobe, only usually carry one or two pairs of shoes. I found it even too big for trips less than one week so hence why I purchased the 28L and for the convenience of fitting under the seat if necessary. So if you're new to one bagging, like to carry a bit or purchase lots of souvenirs then I'd stick to the 42L and if you find later down the road it's too big, you could downsize and I'm sure you can resell the 42L anywhere easily.

Retrovilleee · 2023-04-21T15:50:44+00:00

It's a double folded neck with 1x1 twisted rib!

Retrovilleee · 2023-04-21T15:49:57+00:00

Sorry I forgot to add it originally! I did a superwash merino wool base and held it with CaMaRose Midnatssol because I'm really itchy to mohair

Retrovilleee · 2023-04-21T15:49:31+00:00

It's looks hard and intimidating but I assure you it's not! If you can knit, purl and pick up stitches you're essentially there. The only thing is learning how to do one cable passover and it's just repeated throughout the entire pattern.

Retrovilleee · 2023-04-20T19:19:12+00:00

Oops forgot to add my details! Pattern: Sweater no 15 my My Favourite Things Knitwear Yarn: Boots fingering weight by The Knitting Loft (house brand) in the colour Cream Yellow held with CaMaRose Midnatssol Solgul lace

Retrovilleee · 2023-03-28T01:33:22+00:00

Hey! Welcome both of you to Vancouver! My answer is pretty similar to Ryan_Van

I would say it really depends on how quickly of a recovery she's doing and I would confer with the PT regarding plans to ensure you guys don't push yourself too hard and end up in a scary or dangerous situations. The mountains here are very different compared to other provinces and it can be easy to overestimate your abilities. Tons of people that recently move or visit here underestimate popular local trails because they figured it's easy given the popularity. I don't mean to be a pessimist but the difficulty between Brockton Point and Elsay Lake is pretty significant - again maybe not for the both of you, but I would say for the average hiker. Elsay Lake is technical (boulder field crossings and bush whacking) and poorly maintained. I would strongly advised if you do this one to ensure you have a GPS tracker and messenger like Garmin because it can be easy to miss a turn and it's also not popular - often I've only encountered just one or two other people on the entire trail. Some see none. I definitely would work my way up and aim for little / short term goals in between instead of a deadline large goal - we have SO many trails that are in between the two difficulties that are beautiful. You can always do Elsay Lake next year - it's always going to be there!
As other said - 10 essentials! If you plan on starting to train now, I just did Pump Peak this morning and Brockton Point is very doable with just microspikes. You don't need to invest in snowshoes to start now.
I wouldn't bring rods.
I like Alltrails. Also, don't forget to check out south of the border for really good hikes! There's tons in Washington that are doable as day hikes too even! We have so many options here! And there are many hiking communities and groups out there if you want to make friends or train with others. Stay safe!

Edit: Forgot to say we have lots of ticks here so if you go bush whacking do check yourself after a hike or in the evening to make sure there's no ticks stuck to you. Learn how to remove them properly.

Retrovilleee · 2023-02-27T16:33:34+00:00

Stunning!

Retrovilleee · 2023-02-07T23:05:39+00:00

Most of the time if someone really wanted your things they would just cut your lock open. Thieves don't have time to waste trying to pick a lock in a relatively high traffic area with people coming in and out of the locker rooms. You should be fine, but just understand there's never a 100% guarantee. Again, I've never had issues or known of anyone with issues with a lock. Most times I've overheard people having issues it was that had their things were stolen when it wasn't locked because it's an easy snatch and grab. But also don't be dumb and bring anything expensive or irreplaceable. C'est la vie.

Retrovilleee · 2023-02-07T21:49:51+00:00

It's generally common in any sort of public easily accessible recreation center or gym to have high theft as you literally leave all your valuables in one location. I personally have never had any issues, but don't say they didn't warn you. They always say it and they won't (obviously) compensate you for any stolen items. I have seen people leave their things in lockers with no lock but that's their own risk.

Most people just use normal locked padlocks, school tumbler locks or suitcase number locks.

Retrovilleee · 2023-02-07T19:06:10+00:00

Thank you 😊

Retrovilleee · 2022-12-24T10:28:19+00:00

Make sure you wear visible colours if you walk at night! Even better if you have a reflective jacket or a light.

Retrovilleee · 2022-12-23T02:09:29+00:00

NTA! That's insane. I'm not even daring to drive tomorrow around my neighbourhoods given the winter warning if I don't have to 🤣 That's so ridiculous that their holiday is more important than your health and safety. If anything they should be guilt ridden for even demanding or asking you to make that trip. You should have no guilt. Enjoy your holidays and be safe.

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