

Griffith Uplands Trail
We’ve been wanting to explore the Griffith Uplands Trail ever since it opened in 2010 as a hiking and snowshoe trail. As the name...
Derrick Spafford and Sara Montgomery
Aug 7, 20173 min read


Trail Angels and Ferry of Bedford Mills
Last weekend we checked out one of the remaining single-track sections of the Rideau Trail that we have left to explore. This short...
Sara Montgomery
Jul 19, 20172 min read


New Website and Contest!
We are pleased to launch our new website at Spafford Health and Adventure. The online store is new and improved with the best trail,...
Derrick Spafford
Jul 17, 20171 min read


Off the Beaten Path
We did some 'Trailbnb' last week, which is basically using Airbnb to find cool places to stay close to trails. Hotel chains don't always...
Sara Montgomery and Derrick Spafford
Jul 9, 20172 min read


Heading West, A Trail Sampler Menu
Last June we took a trip to the West Coast of the United States, to Portland, Oregon to visit our friends (who are like family!) Deb and...
Sara Montgomery and Derrick Spafford
Jun 30, 20177 min read


8 Golden Ultra Training Tips
The Golden Ultra is a three day stage race being held for the first time this year in beautiful Golden, BC. Runners may participate solo...
Derrick Spafford
Jun 30, 20171 min read


Use Snowshoe Running for Winter Running Training
Last Saturday, about 50 runners gathered on a crisp morning for a snowshoe race at Frontenac Provincial Park not far from Kingston,...
Canadian Running Magazine
Jun 30, 20172 min read


Coaching...is it right for you?
With the increased popularity of ultra running over the past few years, there has been a tremendous amount of interest in athletes...
Derrick Spafford
Jun 29, 20173 min read


Yarker to Sharbot Lake Unsupported 13 Lakes Run (84km)
Ever since I had to cancel running Arrowhead 135 due to illness, I’ve been looking to find a race to replace it. Most of the races were...
Derrick Spafford
Mar 19, 20148 min read








































