Northern Nomad

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!🌍 something I recently learnt about and thought was pretty neat. In Namibia, large mushrooms known as Termitomyces schimperi, or Omajova in Herero, are cultivated by certain termite species. These mushrooms appear on termite mounds after the rainy season and are a significant part of Namibian culture and cuisine. They are highly valued as a food source and symbolize growth and prosperity. Omajova are the result of a symbiotic relationship between the fungus Termitomyces schimperi and the fungus-cultivating termite species Macrotermes michaelseni.

The mushrooms can grow quite large, reaching the size of a “large frying pan” or even weighing up to a kilogram. They have white tops and are characterized by their large size, often appearing on the base of tall termite mounds.

Omajova is a Herero word for “termit hill mushroom” and is a highly valued food source in Namibia, especially after the first rains. They are seen as a sign of good fortune and are eagerly anticipated by locals and animals.

The mushrooms are cooked in various ways, including frying with butter, garlic, and pepper, or added to stews and soups. They are also a roadside delicacy, with vendors selling them during the rainy season.
While humans can try to cultivate Termitomyces schimperi, termites are far more successful at farming these mushrooms, and human attempts are not as productiv

04/19/2025

Not a bad view to wake up to in the morning 🌅 at the Cardinal Camp we have two sleeping barrel accommodations with king size beds, fridge, coffee and a mini stove take off the chill. Get in touch for a variety of packages offered.

04/19/2025

04/17/2025

I’ve always been interested in names and what they mean. Such an interesting topic. My youngest son’s name is Finlay- I was gonna stick with that name whether he was a boy or a girl. We were working in Kwadacha (Fort ware) at the time and near the Finlay River. It was a great experience for us to be on that territory and we learnt a lot during our time there. Also going back aways down the family tree, Finlay was a surname for some of my ancestors in the Athabasca Valley around Jasper. So there you have it, some history behind the Finman.

04/15/2025

Have you ever woke pretty stiff and sore from sleeping on the ground in a tent? Well there’s a cure for that… some daily stretching can really make a difference, whether you’re hunting, horseback riding or hiking. Join us in 2026 for one of our unique and one of kind adventure wellness trips🏔️ book now for 2026 and pay 2025 prices😎

04/12/2025

We have 2 spots left for this years Glacier Flow! This trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity - only for the open mind and open heart. Our days are spent skiing, soaking up that solstice sun, yoga, breathwork, tea and mulled wine time and just taking in the epic scenery and vastness that is hard to describe. Get in touch with me if this interests you but not sure about it. We have taught New Yorkers to ski, played cards, learnt rope tricks, did yoga under the midnight sun and made friendships to last a lifetime. It’s not often you get a world class adventure in your own back door. No yoga experience necessary- mostly to keep warm and nimble😄 this trip is all inclusive from whitehorse and back.

04/09/2025

Get your yoga on! 21 days of yoga in May🪻 In . 5 different teachers/5 different styles 🧘🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♂️book online through Grace Space Your Yoga practice will not be the same
You will strengthen body/mind
get ready for summer
and feel a sense of community!
21 days to commit
14 students
5 teachers+ yoga styles
$250
http://www.gracespaceyukon.com #

04/08/2025

Back home and back online after the most awesome Safari🦁 we saw crazy rain and floods( in the desert) all the animals you can imagine, unexpected adventures and missions, some animals wrecking havoc on vehicles, animals charged/bluffs ( on me) and a lifetime of unforgettable memories and smiles.

03/12/2025

Beautiful black fish leather🎏 Thanks for all the wonderful teachings that will come in handy for years to come.

03/11/2025

Those Northern views, the other night when my family was on the plane 😎 The flight up to the Yukon is worth it in itself!

03/10/2025

That spring time feeling… got the ponies dewormed, trimmed and moved over to the other pasture🌞. The new guys are coming along, but we will sure have our work cut out for us this spring. My newest two, Yoshi and Kill Bill. I think I’ll start with Yoshi😆

03/07/2025

It isn’t a classic Northern Nomad adventure without Mother Nature testing me🌬️🌬️🌬️. Our final day of the fish tanning school and she came in with full force. Tent was blowing everywhere, stove pipe came out ( a few times). So we moved to the smaller tent, but no dice. Finally, we moved into my tiny cabin and finished softening . As always, no pics when s**t was gettin real😂 .

03/06/2025

Join Maya Poirier of Venture North and Angela Code of Dene Cha’niyé Indigenous Culture Contracting for your first winter camping experience! ❄️

This overnight all-women’s trip will cover everything you need to know to have a safe and fun winter camping trip. Maya and Angela will provide expert advice and knowledge on setting up camp, fire building, survival skills, winter camping Traditional Knowledge and much more in this hands-on experience!

Details:

Dates: March 15 at 9 am to March 16 at 4 pm
Location: Vista Outdoor Learning Centre, Whitehorse
Cost: $375
Registration: Email trip leader, Maya, at [email protected]

This course is brought to you by the Yukon Hunter Education and Ethics Development program in partnership with the Yukon Fish & Game Association, Venture North and Dene Cha’niyé Indigenous Culture Contracting.

03/06/2025

Days 2,3,4,5 of the School of Fish Tanning🎏. Things are coming along, with over 50 hides prepared we had our work cut out! Tomorrow will be softening day with finished products. We used various types of tannins and dyes. Amazing to see the different colours that are produced. It’s definitely a bit of mad scientist vibe🧪🧪 Using an old moose jaw to soften a hide.

03/05/2025

Cacheman is on a bison hunt with his class so he missed the finals with his Northern Nomad team. They came away with Silver after a battle in OT🏒. Great Season everyone 😎

03/04/2025

Nothing like a celebratory shot of willow tannin!🥂🌲.

03/03/2025

Takin 5 and gettin some of that March Yukon vitamin D!😎 I don’t really notice I miss it, until it reappears. March is great month in the Yukon🌲🌞 # getoutthere