I love the spectacular scenery of Yukon’s Tombstone Territorial Park. One place I particularly love is the Grizzly Lake Trail. You have to hike for a little while, but you’re eventually met with some amazing scenery — it’s like something out of the heavens. You also see Grizzly Lake, in the middle of nowhere among the mountains. I’ve never seen any place quite like it. The beauty is untouched by humans and is reserved for the animals that are lucky to see it every day. That kind of beauty draws me to dance there.
When I am there, I feel connected to the land. I’m mesmerized by the views and by the power of nature. It makes you humble. I share a lot of Tombstone’s landscape through my dance videos. I think it has been really important for people living in other places, especially during the pandemic, to experience Yukon’s wilderness. It brings joy and positivity. Nature is powerful, even if you’re only seeing it through a computer screen. When people see a beautiful natural backdrop like these mountains, they connect with it right away.
Nature is a great healer. When we disconnect from nature, we don’t feel grounded. When I’m in nature I feel like I’m coming close to my source, where I originated from as a human being. This park has allowed me to understand that nature is supreme. We humans are not supreme; we’re simply part of the system. There are much bigger things in the world than ourselves. This park has completely changed the way I see my life on planet Earth.