<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Life with Claire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life With Claire]]></description><link>https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 04:53:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[My First Backcountry Hut Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[My favourite picture from last season, me skiing up before our first transition with Lake O'Hara in the background. This trip was not on my winter radar at the start of the season. Even when I first got asked about going on a backcountry hut trip, I said no thanks. I had never done a backcountry trip, let alone one in the winter. I had really just started touring and didn’t think I had the skill set needed for a trip like this and I definitely didn’t have all the gear needed. After a day of...]]></description><link>https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/post/my-first-backcountry-hut-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69113a5f1baa491de1889139</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:32:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f83560_45428b48eaf7474282c635d5b64ff2f1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Desmarais</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Dream Ski Road Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[11 days, 9 ski days, 7 resorts When you get added to a group chat with people you just met named Powder Highway Road Trip, you don’t really think twice about going. It was an immediate yes from me since a goal of mine last winter was to explore more resorts and what better way than to do a Powder Highway trip. What will quite possibly be a road trip of a lifetime became the winter highlight I couldn’t help but talk about this summer. Last winter I went on an 11-day road trip which involved 9...]]></description><link>https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/post/a-dream-ski-road-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6907b9cb12b86a0f317b972f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:04:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f83560_f1e6e2753b964bda87c4bc1fd65b73e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Desmarais</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not the Start I Wanted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Losing my grandpa the before opening day Leading up to the start of last ski season the excitement was almost too much to be contained. There had just been a dumping of snow to add the final touches the slopes needed. I had just finished up my training days for my new resort job, a lift operator and was stoked to get to be on the mountain in skis every day. What high energy I felt quickly took a turn the day before opening day. That morning was like any other late shoulder season morning...]]></description><link>https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/post/not-the-start-i-wanted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6903c8432eb885fef54c1047</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:15:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f83560_35e57a9a4c734ff983cd3e181aaf2fea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Desmarais</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Top Chairlift Snacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[As someone who loves spending as much time as they can on the mountain, having snacks is key to keep the energy following. I also just...]]></description><link>https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/post/my-top-chairlift-snacks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673f8cc0dadc256faa382ae8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:31:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f83560_23198201eff44e568711f66e78a89a6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Desmarais</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to have a Great Ski Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 tips to help you get started I hear you want to have an epic ski season; well, I have some tips for you! Last winter I had the most fun...]]></description><link>https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/post/how-to-have-a-great-ski-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673778952f82b22a5bb2b78d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:22:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f83560_f496bd427a4f42e3b750f844cbc88ff2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Desmarais</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Wear on the Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clothing is important on the mountains… well you could ski naked but it is probably not the best idea unless your idea of fun is having...]]></description><link>https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/post/what-to-wear-on-the-mountain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6723fc7292ddb1d7ab7bdeb9</guid><category><![CDATA[Mountain Adventures]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gear Guides]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f83560_e8740a8cf0e44e979ad5543855bec163~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Desmarais</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything I know about Ski Gear ]]></title><description><![CDATA[...as someone who knew nothing a year ago A year ago, I moved across the country for a ski season because I could not imagine a winter without getting to do what I love so much. I knew very little about ski gear when I bought a used pair of skis to start the ski season. Now, as we get ready for this year’s ski season, I want to share everything I know in hopes of helping someone who was in my place a year ago or who is new to the sport and just wants to know more. I have always had a passion...]]></description><link>https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/post/everything-i-know-about-ski-gear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6721333a8ec29105d3ae391e</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Gear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mountain Adventures]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gear Guides]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f83560_45b0339afb4249cfaf25bca0ee09cf28~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Desmarais</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did I end up here?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last fall was my first fall not going back to school and I was lost. I did not have a job and did not know what I wanted to do. What I...]]></description><link>https://clairedesmarais27.wixsite.com/mysite/post/how-did-i-end-up-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67205e2c6b14f730adcbf620</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:10:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f83560_ef971c24ffb34776b7b537d9f93aaec8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_390,h_293,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Desmarais</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>