As you know, I recently went to Stone Mountain with my cousins who live in Atlanta, and we had an incredible time. However, just a few days ago, we headed on a trip to Canada, first spending around 2 days in Vancouver before going to Whitehorse in Yukon, Canada. Let me tell you all about it.
I went with my mom, sister, cousins, aunt, uncle, and one other family who we are close to. The temperatures in Whitehorse usually ranged from -20°C to -30°C, so it was absolutely freezing. We booked a lodge surrounded by the snowy forest, with a tobogganing hill, an aurora viewing platform (to see the northern lights) and even a hot tub! The lodge was gorgeous, nice, cosy and warm with very powerful heating including a beautiful fireplace. There was even a loft, where my cousins, little sister and I built two 500-piece puzzles over the duration of our stay.
One experience that I really enjoyed was a hike to a frozen lake. We had to hike in the deep snow, down roads that cars could drive on but was covered in snow! Although the walk wasn’t that long, it was tough as we had to walk in deep snow in the freezing cold. Thankfully, we got picked up by the owner of the lodge, who drove us part of the way to the lake. It was absolutely gorgeous, with snow covering the entire lake. We made snow angels, ice skated and had a snowball fight right there.
Another one of my favourite experiences was dog sledding. It was absolutely magical. It felt like stepping into a winter wonderland or a fairy tale, gliding through the snowy forest with the dogs leading the way. However, my fingers and toes were so cold that I genuinely thought I might get frostbite. It hurt a lot, but honestly, it was still such an incredible experience that I would do it over and over again if I could.
Our last adventure was seeing the northern lights. It was amazing. Seeing the aurora borealis shining in the night sky was just magical. It felt like it was out of a dream. Standing there in the freezing cold, shivering, made it hard to focus at times, but it was totally worth it.
This trip really showed me that sometimes the most beautiful moments come with a bit of discomfort. You have to step out of your comfort zone and push through the challenges to experience something truly unforgettable. The freezing temperatures were tough, but the memories we made—dog sledding through snowy forests and watching the northern lights dance above us—were so worth it. I found this beautiful quote that says "True beauty often lies just beyond the edge of our comfort—where the frost bites, the challenges test us, and the unknown beckons. It’s in those moments, when we dare to step into discomfort, that we uncover the unforgettable: experiences that shape us, connections that ground us, and memories that warm us for a lifetime." I love this quote, because I think it really sums up the entire message perfectly. Sometimes step into discomfort and welcome the most beautiful experiences, and I hope all of you continue to step outside your comfort zones and create unforgettable memories.
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