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“Hey Mel, wanna leave work early Monday afternoon to go hiking?”“Why yes, Alina. I would like that very much!” 3.5 hours...
11/06/2024

“Hey Mel, wanna leave work early Monday afternoon to go hiking?”

“Why yes, Alina. I would like that very much!”

3.5 hours of forest, rock slabs and boulder scrambling to see thus magnificent view of the west kootenays! Fine day for a hike up Mount Roberts.

Its important to spend time in the mountains with your fav peoples.

Taking a break is sometimes the best thing you can do to refresh your mind.

Japanese gardens in Seattle then eating at the famous public market. We had giant puffy Chinese pork buns, sesame seed a...
02/06/2024

Japanese gardens in Seattle then eating at the famous public market.
We had giant puffy Chinese pork buns, sesame seed and sweet bean curd balls, Portuguese tart de nada …. Then. Sushi that gave me food poisoning. Picture not shown. Haha.
Good thing it happened after the concert. Man alive. That’s what I call a cleanse.

The Japanese gardens were so calming.

globe and mail subscribers! Story on NELSON BC by MOI!
18/05/2024

globe and mail subscribers! Story on NELSON BC by MOI!

15/05/2024

Beat the heat and kick start your day in JULY.

Summer Fitness Camp:


Beginning July 2, join Melanie Chambers for early morning, “beat the heat” fitness programming at Nickleplate Park. Sign up for Tuesdays (beginning at 7 am) AND/OR Thursdays (beginning at 7:30 am).

Track your progress in a journal along the way. Continues for 5 weeks. We will check in and discuss your progress, challenges and triumphs!

Day: TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS

Ages: 16+

Time: 7-8 am Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 am Thursdays

Date: July 2- Aug 1

Location: Nickleplate Park

Instructor: Melanie Chambers

Celestial shower.  Highlight of my time in British Columbia!
13/05/2024

Celestial shower. Highlight of my time in British Columbia!

haha... wedding dress shopping this week.. can't I just wear a bike jersey?
13/05/2024

haha... wedding dress shopping this week.. can't I just wear a bike jersey?

Nelson night out.  Farley got dressed up but no dogs allowed in burlesque!
06/05/2024

Nelson night out. Farley got dressed up but no dogs allowed in burlesque!

craft dayyyyy
28/04/2024

craft dayyyyy

Writing about one’s life is never comfortable. You examine and dissect your life. I have rented a cabin in Winlaw - a on...
21/04/2024

Writing about one’s life is never comfortable. You examine and dissect your life. I have rented a cabin in Winlaw - a one gas station kinda town with a rail trail along a river.
It’s a hippy haven and a great place to write about discomfort.

Here, Farley is my only distraction!

20/04/2024
hmm I don't know about you, but the thought of high jumpin' and tracking in this get up scares the bejesus outta me. Did...
18/04/2024

hmm I don't know about you, but the thought of high jumpin' and tracking in this get up scares the bejesus outta me.

Did they test run this sucker before cutting the fabric? Dré Dee...I know you'll love this!

After marking over 70 papers, the semester is over. Professor Mel is finished! Spent the day riding with the pup then ta...
15/04/2024

After marking over 70 papers, the semester is over. Professor Mel is finished! Spent the day riding with the pup then taking myself out to dinner in Nelson - burrata on top of grilled veg and a negroni. Classic.

Oh yeah and some burlesque! Ya know- gotta spice it up! Stay tuned for more! Meowwww.

12/04/2024

It's siblings say? Well, shout out to the kick ass Victoria Sylvana...we're going places baby!

OX big sis, Mel

29/03/2024

hoppy easter friends.
I have a travel question:
Farley and I are driving to Mexico in January. Likely near Sayulita in the north.

It's a two day drive, but for anyone who has done it, what are the safest routes?

Free free to message me privately .. gracias. Mel and FarFar.

Want to get ready for bike season?Melanie will put the boots to ya in this cardio, strength and agility training BOOT CA...
28/03/2024

Want to get ready for bike season?
Melanie will put the boots to ya in this cardio, strength and agility training BOOT CAMP class.

Tuesdays Apr 2 to May 14 5:00 to 6:00 pm

It's quick bursts of activity with short rests to get the heart rate peaking. Be prepared to sweat.

Register at

Rossland Recreation offers programming for all ages- babies, seniors and everyone in between. Group fitness classes, educational courses, art, music and a variety of sport programs are just some of the activities to take part in. Our arena hosts a variety of programs throughout the year, including d...

hot off the press: Aging and fitness for Canadian Cycling Magazine...It's in the latest issue of Canadian Cycling!During...
21/03/2024

hot off the press: Aging and fitness for Canadian Cycling Magazine...It's in the latest issue of Canadian Cycling!

During a five day ride through Southern Utah, climbing in and out of canyons, Mel finds herself, exhausted? WTF.

Find out what's going on! Enjoy.

Mountain life. Oh and that includes hitting up !
19/03/2024

Mountain life. Oh and that includes hitting up !

cause we don't really need a special day to celebrate women. Love you, mom. ox
10/03/2024

cause we don't really need a special day to celebrate women.
Love you, mom. ox

Snow returned. Farley is happy.  Fat bike back out.
08/03/2024

Snow returned. Farley is happy. Fat bike back out.

Three classes and you're a travel writer. Meet me in Nelson B.C.Got some stories to share? See you there. Mel
07/03/2024

Three classes and you're a travel writer. Meet me in Nelson B.C.
Got some stories to share?

See you there. Mel

Mom’s clothes always embarrassed me. Here is a story about why.
02/03/2024

Mom’s clothes always embarrassed me. Here is a story about why.

Any tree planters out there? Circa 1993...Chantal Leclerc...pics?
22/02/2024

Any tree planters out there? Circa 1993...
Chantal Leclerc...pics?

Happy Valentine’s Day my love.
14/02/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day my love.

Winter on hold in the . Mild mild and more mild. Foggy.  Since the kid sis arrived we have been cuddling with the furrie...
06/02/2024

Winter on hold in the . Mild mild and more mild. Foggy. Since the kid sis arrived we have been cuddling with the furries and cooking.

It is just good having her here.

Sometimes you can slow down and just be. I forget this. Often.

It’s also nice planning the summer- Tiny Lights music festival, Sarah McLachlan in Seattle - oh yeah, and getting married in Kensington Market!

Sexual healing... Learn more about somatic therapy with therapist Jule Shanks...on my latest episode of The Sexy Times p...
31/01/2024

Sexual healing...
Learn more about somatic therapy with therapist Jule Shanks...on my latest episode of The Sexy Times podcast.

Heal your s*x life, one touch at a time with somatic therapist Jule Shanks Jan 30 Written By Melanie Chambers Melanie Chambers

When words fail, touch remains. Sexual healing... couples need it, individuals need it. It's how we connect. Here's my c...
30/01/2024

When words fail, touch remains.

Sexual healing... couples need it, individuals need it. It's how we connect. Here's my conversation with Jule Shanks, a somatic therapist who heals through touch.

Heal your s*x life, one touch at a time with somatic therapist Jule Shanks Jan 30 Written By Melanie Chambers Melanie Chambers

Need some writerly help?Check out the latest from Amy Fish
30/01/2024

Need some writerly help?
Check out the latest from Amy Fish

It's not easy to be persistent as a writer. We understand that. Join us every Monday when we talk about how to keep going when we'd rather do anything but.

In middle age, do you still wonder: what’s going on down there? Have a listen!
22/01/2024

In middle age, do you still wonder: what’s going on down there? Have a listen!

Hey ladies, wanna know more about what's going on, 'down there?' My latest podcast features Dr. Kim Alexander-- a Canadi...
15/01/2024

Hey ladies, wanna know more about what's going on, 'down there?'

My latest podcast features Dr. Kim Alexander-- a Canadian Obstetrician/Gynaecologist focusing on HPV Disease and Vulvar Health. Dr.Kim also teaches adult s*x ed!

Hey ladies, wanna know more about what's going on, 'down there?' My latest podcast features Dr. Kim Alexander-- a Canadian Obstetrician/Gynaecologist focusing on HPV Disease and Vulvar Health. Dr.Kim also teaches adult s*x ed!

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