Michael Buurman
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Winter has arrived some more in Whitehorse Yukon.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Winter has arrived some more in Whitehorse Yukon.
Winter is in the air… fresh first snow!
October 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Winter is in the air… fresh first snow!
Autumn’s colours are fading and winter is drawing near…
October 14, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Autumn’s colours are fading and winter is drawing near…
First jog up Haeckel this season. First snow of the season too in Whitehorse Yukon!
October 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM
First jog up Haeckel this season. First snow of the season too in Whitehorse Yukon!
Beautiful world, beautiful Kluane. The world moves along at its own pace as we people move along at ours - though we are not separate, at times it feels so much so. We are being drawn into the mire by speed - quicksand. The solution, stop… sit still. Maybe that’s the radical act needed right now.
September 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Beautiful world, beautiful Kluane. The world moves along at its own pace as we people move along at ours - though we are not separate, at times it feels so much so. We are being drawn into the mire by speed - quicksand. The solution, stop… sit still. Maybe that’s the radical act needed right now.
St. Elias ice fields, Kluane National Park Canada.
August 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
St. Elias ice fields, Kluane National Park Canada.
Flight into Mt. Logan, Canada’s Tallest peak located in Kluane National Park, Yukon. Too many beautiful pics to share of the various parts of the ice field and all the peaks around Mt.Logan.
August 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Flight into Mt. Logan, Canada’s Tallest peak located in Kluane National Park, Yukon. Too many beautiful pics to share of the various parts of the ice field and all the peaks around Mt.Logan.
Beautiful Kluane Park, Yukon Canada.
July 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Beautiful Kluane Park, Yukon Canada.
Beautiful Three Guardsmen hike - Tatshenshini Provincial Park BC.
July 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Beautiful Three Guardsmen hike - Tatshenshini Provincial Park BC.
Canada strong and free. Elbows up and keep Americans at bay from thinking they can take a piece of this beauty!! Caribou Mountain hike near Carcross Yukon. Beautiful!
July 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Canada strong and free. Elbows up and keep Americans at bay from thinking they can take a piece of this beauty!! Caribou Mountain hike near Carcross Yukon. Beautiful!
I love porcupines. They understandably run away when I’m near them, but the lovely one in the photo stuck around. We allowed ourselves to be in each other’s company exchanging our mutual curiosity. Other pics are of Kathleen Lake, Dezadeash Lake, and King’s Thrown.
May 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I love porcupines. They understandably run away when I’m near them, but the lovely one in the photo stuck around. We allowed ourselves to be in each other’s company exchanging our mutual curiosity. Other pics are of Kathleen Lake, Dezadeash Lake, and King’s Thrown.
Biking on the Haines Pass. A wee bit chilly, but some nice views still and snow!
May 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Biking on the Haines Pass. A wee bit chilly, but some nice views still and snow!
This is my favorite time at the cabin - quiet, snow still remains, the days getting longer and warmer... heaven!
St.Elias trail in Kluane was perfect for a quick hike/jog on the snowshoes. No sign of any bears waking up yet! Canadian National Parks are one of the many the jewels of Canada 🇨🇦.
St.Elias trail in Kluane was perfect for a quick hike/jog on the snowshoes. No sign of any bears waking up yet! Canadian National Parks are one of the many the jewels of Canada 🇨🇦.
March 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This is my favorite time at the cabin - quiet, snow still remains, the days getting longer and warmer... heaven!
St.Elias trail in Kluane was perfect for a quick hike/jog on the snowshoes. No sign of any bears waking up yet! Canadian National Parks are one of the many the jewels of Canada 🇨🇦.
St.Elias trail in Kluane was perfect for a quick hike/jog on the snowshoes. No sign of any bears waking up yet! Canadian National Parks are one of the many the jewels of Canada 🇨🇦.
I’m a long time NDPer and have opted for Liberals this round. Though, respect to Mr. Singh on his take on this. His clear statement should be commended.
Jagmeet Singh's reaction to this:
"If you care the country, if you care about democracy, you would get security clearance...but he chose not to...because he wanted to put his party and his partisan interests ahead of the country.
That to me disqualifies you as a prime minister candidate."
"If you care the country, if you care about democracy, you would get security clearance...but he chose not to...because he wanted to put his party and his partisan interests ahead of the country.
That to me disqualifies you as a prime minister candidate."
CSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre’s 2022 Conservative leadership bid
"CSIS did not share this information with Mr. Poilievre...because he does not have the necessary security clearance to access secret documents and receive classified briefings on foreign-interference activities."
"CSIS did not share this information with Mr. Poilievre...because he does not have the necessary security clearance to access secret documents and receive classified briefings on foreign-interference activities."
March 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I’m a long time NDPer and have opted for Liberals this round. Though, respect to Mr. Singh on his take on this. His clear statement should be commended.
Oh Canada Strong and Free. Some beautiful pictures of Kluane National Park. Canada is Not For Sale and grateful for public parks for all to enjoy. Bring back good ol’ Canadian Snowshoeing - maybe we can start a wooden snowshoe manufacturing boom!!
March 10, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Oh Canada Strong and Free. Some beautiful pictures of Kluane National Park. Canada is Not For Sale and grateful for public parks for all to enjoy. Bring back good ol’ Canadian Snowshoeing - maybe we can start a wooden snowshoe manufacturing boom!!
Woohoo Congrats Taiga. Showing Canadian pride that we got grit in not only running all winter long…. But on snowshoes to boot!
2025 Dion Yukon Snowshoe Race - Race & Final Series Results
❄️ DION YUKON SNOWSHOE RACE ❄️The final race of the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series was held on Thursday, March 6th at the Mt Mac Snowshoe Trails, in Whitehorse, Yukon.Taiga Buurman was the first male ...
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March 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Woohoo Congrats Taiga. Showing Canadian pride that we got grit in not only running all winter long…. But on snowshoes to boot!
This is scary. But I’ve thought of this often as a theory and this author articulates a lot of some random dark thoughts I’ve had given the psychology of Trump and the current situation our planet faces at this moment in time.
The fact that humans can only survive on Earth doesn’t bother Trump – and I know why | George Monbiot
He is surrounded by people who have plans and dreams beyond our planet. Vengeful nihilism is a big part of the Maga project, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
This is scary. But I’ve thought of this often as a theory and this author articulates a lot of some random dark thoughts I’ve had given the psychology of Trump and the current situation our planet faces at this moment in time.
Think this is a good take that still holds, I would argue even more so in the present, as to how we should conceive of our identities:
March 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Think this is a good take that still holds, I would argue even more so in the present, as to how we should conceive of our identities:
Not an opera guy, but I am a Philip Glass fan. Always liked the end piece - the opera is in sanskrit about Gandhi. The final lines are: “For the protection of the good And the destruction of evil doers; For the sake of establishing righteousness,
I come into being from age to age”.
I come into being from age to age”.
Philip Glass – Evening Song Act III Pt. 3 (Satyagraha)
The Sanskrit text of “Evening Song,” the conclusion of Act III of Satyagraha: sribhagavan uvaca: Bahuni me vyatitani Janmani tava carjuna Tanyaham veda sarvani Na tvam vettha paramtapa [Ajo ‘pi san…
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February 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Not an opera guy, but I am a Philip Glass fan. Always liked the end piece - the opera is in sanskrit about Gandhi. The final lines are: “For the protection of the good And the destruction of evil doers; For the sake of establishing righteousness,
I come into being from age to age”.
I come into being from age to age”.
Bruce’s songs are still on point in 2025… maybe even more so.
Fight for peace and dignity for all humans on this planet.
Fight for peace and dignity for all humans on this planet.
Bruce Cockburn - Call It Democracy
YouTube video by BruceCockburnVEVO
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February 16, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Bruce’s songs are still on point in 2025… maybe even more so.
Fight for peace and dignity for all humans on this planet.
Fight for peace and dignity for all humans on this planet.
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Every Canadian should aspire to the mental fortitude and character of Terry Fox. He did it to help everyone.
America has their Hulk Hogans.
Their Marvel comic "super heroes."
Their tech billionaire winners.
We had Terry Fox.
In our hearts we carry Terry's spirit.
Canada #strongasfuck
Their Marvel comic "super heroes."
Their tech billionaire winners.
We had Terry Fox.
In our hearts we carry Terry's spirit.
Canada #strongasfuck
February 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Every Canadian should aspire to the mental fortitude and character of Terry Fox. He did it to help everyone.
Here we are faced with choice shutters and walls or open embrace. Like it or not the human race is us all.
History is what it is scars we inflict on each other don't die. But slowly soak into the DNA of us all.
I pray we not fear to love. I pray we be free of judgment and shame open the vein…
History is what it is scars we inflict on each other don't die. But slowly soak into the DNA of us all.
I pray we not fear to love. I pray we be free of judgment and shame open the vein…
Bruce Cockburn - Us All (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Folk Roots and Blues
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February 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Here we are faced with choice shutters and walls or open embrace. Like it or not the human race is us all.
History is what it is scars we inflict on each other don't die. But slowly soak into the DNA of us all.
I pray we not fear to love. I pray we be free of judgment and shame open the vein…
History is what it is scars we inflict on each other don't die. But slowly soak into the DNA of us all.
I pray we not fear to love. I pray we be free of judgment and shame open the vein…
One of the most beautiful songs by one of the best Canadian songwriters. He is one artist that fits what it means to be Canadian - he can show resolute poise, humor, intelligence, love, deep insight into the human condition and world affairs and not be afraid to show ire when needed!
Loner Bruce Cockburn
YouTube video by sofullyours
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February 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
One of the most beautiful songs by one of the best Canadian songwriters. He is one artist that fits what it means to be Canadian - he can show resolute poise, humor, intelligence, love, deep insight into the human condition and world affairs and not be afraid to show ire when needed!
Lots to chew on in this piece by Stephen Marche - the author of “The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future”. Heard him on a podcast, smart dude. This piece is a reflection on our relationship with our own Canadian story:
Canada Daze | Literary Review of Canada
An original essay by Stephen Marche on Canada’s narrative collapse.
reviewcanada.ca
February 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Lots to chew on in this piece by Stephen Marche - the author of “The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future”. Heard him on a podcast, smart dude. This piece is a reflection on our relationship with our own Canadian story:
Snowshoeing is one of my favorite past times during the Canadian winter. Especially when wearing mukluks and blinded by lampwick onto traditional wooden shoes - not only do I never get cold, my bindings never come off. Sometimes the old ways just work better!! Some pics of beautiful Kluane Yukon.
February 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Snowshoeing is one of my favorite past times during the Canadian winter. Especially when wearing mukluks and blinded by lampwick onto traditional wooden shoes - not only do I never get cold, my bindings never come off. Sometimes the old ways just work better!! Some pics of beautiful Kluane Yukon.