Winter 2023

 

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Happy Trails

Happy Trails

Pretty River Valley—a.k.a. Three Stage—is a paradise for mountain bikers. Can it stay that way as usage grows?

I was rolling over roots and rocks on a mini-descent in Three Stage mountain bike area, when I rounded a quick corner and came directly upon two hikers scrambling to get out of the way. Thankfully, mountain bike brakes are generally quite responsive and I was able to slow and extend a greeting. The hikers explained they had strayed from the Bruce Trail and were now lost in the network of trails. I directed them on their way and continued down the trail. Although I was able to …

Simply The Best

Simply The Best

How the “most psychotic design project ever” (and six months living in a trailer) resulted in a country home that is as beautiful as it is simple.