Kamie Outdoors

02/02/2026

A full sunny day: fat bike, snow and a sunset snowshoe hike

02/01/2026

Creating fun events, challenges and outdoor activities is something a really enjoy doing. I have created, and ran, numerous events in my community over the years, bringing people together and highlighting our area at the same time.
I have had this idea, and have been working on it and thinking about it for a couple of winters. And, as we have been having a "real" Michigan winter, the timing and trails were perfect to finally put it into action. Carpe Diem!!
So, I put a request out to my outdoors enthusiasts friends to take part in a trial run. Three adventurous women were available and eager to take on the challenge.
I wanted the challenge to be a winter triathlon type event; 3 different winter activities, completed in succession.
1. XC Ski. 2. Fatbike. 3. Snowshoe
I went further and broke the options into 3 categories:
Frosty Buns
Freezing Buns
F-Bun
Each option had its own length and challenge.
Summary:
It went great! The run through showed me areas needing a bit more details, and the women had a blast! 2 of the women clicked on xc skis for the first time in years, and were thrilled to have the experience again!
I have learned over the years, all it takes is just one person to have a passion, an idea, and put it into action. Not caring the numbers, or if it's perfectly put together. JUST DO IT.
Here's a little clip from the day❄️🎬

02/01/2026

Hello, February.
The days are still cold, but the light is returning. ☀️

Winter isn’t done yet—but neither are we. This is its final push, inviting us to lean in, get outside, and embrace the quiet strength this season offers.

More daylight. More presence. More opportunity to reconnect—with nature and with ourselves.

01/31/2026

What a beautiful way to end January 2026.

01/29/2026

This cold wave in Northern Michigan sure has held on a while!
The snow has been great fun, but seriously, can it just get to 20F soon?
Photo from my XC Skiing yesterday at the Cadillac Pathway. Tracks were great. My favorite ski here is a nice flat(ish) 2 mile loop, that I repeat for however long I desire. It leads me by the Clam River, which is totally frozen solid now, through peaceful pines and silent woods.

01/28/2026

https://www.kamieoutdoors.com/event-details/bikepacking-101
I am so excited to offer my first bikepacking Workshop and Adventure Camp!
I have been an avid bikepacker for the past 5 years, and an adventure seeking biker for the past 10 years. I have explored 1000's of miles through the woods, trails, and back gravel roads of my area, here in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, one pedal stroke at a time.
I have enjoyed numerous multi-day bikepacking adventures, and my goal is to use my experience, learned skills, and coaching to introduce women to the wild joy of adventuring on a loaded bike.
If you are ready to saddle up to a new adventure, and pedal into the wild, in a beginner friendly introduction, this is your opportunity! Click the link below to get all the details, register for a limited spot, and start saying "yes" to this bucket list goal.

If bikepacking feels out of reach, let's ride toward it--together.

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

Today I headed to bike the VASA winter trail. It was as peaceful as it looks.

01/25/2026

Today I drove to several locations along the Manistee to view the beauty and peace of winter.

01/25/2026

The river takes on a different kind of energy in winter as ice builds and holds the river; slow, pause, and reflect.

01/24/2026

Today is a good day to focus on INDOOR projects; create adventures, make lists, and plan. If you do go out, take all the precautions!
The coldest event I have ever done, was the Polar Roll Bike event up in Marquette. It was -29 windchills. We packed all the emergency supplies. We also had a support crew just in case, and that carried water for us and extra supplies; toe warmers, hand warmers, hot coffee, extra food, and a bail out option. The four of us had a great experience, stayed warm and safe. I would not attempt anything solo in this kind of cold. That day, I was supposed to complete a solo snowshoe after the bike portion. It was a “Duathlon for Dummies”. I have to admit, my friend Erik, did have to convince me to not attempt it. I listened. And went back a couple weeks later to finish it. Sometimes, it’s hard to listen to common sense, but there’s times that not doing so, can have serious results. So, listen.