Exercise

Up at 8,600', you're eye level with the lower reaches of glaciers you barely see from lake level. From the knife edge of Sentinel Pass, you look across two valleys to the peaks surrounding the glacial Lake Louise. Very cool. Profoundly beautiful.

The right exercise feels great while you're doing it. And right after. You're moving, you're breathing, you're sweating. That's it for self-awareness. All body. No mind.

No penguins, but otherwise it's a perfect hike. A little under five miles each way. Beautiful every step of the way. Miles of wildflowers. And this luminous glacial lake. The one with the glowing white icebergs.

Strengthen your shoulder, arm and chest muscles by squeezing this really big exercise ball between your hands. And raising it above your head. Use your core, back and leg muscles to squat. And get back up. Strengthen many muscles at once. Very time-efficient.

Strengthen your shoulder, arm and chest muscles by squeezing this really big exercise ball between your hands. And raising it above your head. Use your core, back and leg muscles, to balance while you're top-heavy. Strengthen many muscles at once. Very time-efficient.

Four miles down the Panorama Trail to get here. But the physical exercise is just a side effect. The real effect is the vacation for your mind. Doesn't take Illilouette Falls at Yosemite to do the trick. But it's yours for a minute. Just Press Play.

July is Glacier Month because, well, what's Better and Cheaper than finding a cool spot in a national park in July? What's Slower than a glacier? Seven in one hike. Make your travel plans, or just make believe with my 3D Google Map.

Pursue happiness. Vigorously. Declare independence from the health care industrial complex. You don't need them when you're healthy. Independence from the industrial food complex. Buy fresh, seasonal stuff and eat Better and Cheaper.

Happy Canada Day! Let's hike to a glacier, eh? July is Glacier month at Better Cheaper Slower. Because, well, what's Better than finding a cool spot in July? What's Better and Cheaper than a national park? What's Slower than a glacier? Or cooler?