From Bio to High Times Cup 2017

Nov

From Bio to High Times Cup 2017

I was asked to cover this year’s Legends Valley Bio Cup about 24-36 hours before it changed over to the High Times Cup. That was about two weeks before the actual event, so I can only imagine what was going on behind the scenes.

I know much of the Vancouver cannabis community was up in arms about sponsorship, guest judge, and entertainment changes. With last year not going as smoothly as some would have hoped, there was — and still is — some real animosity towards the event, too. But I figured Alexander Pope had it right when he said “blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” Guess what? I’m happy I went in with that mindset, because I am sure that I enjoyed myself so much more.

Oct

Fast Weed Found Down Mexico Way

It’s so easy on the West Coast to forget how difficult scoring weed can be. Sometimes it’s not always as simple as walking into your local dispensary to pick and choose from various strains, or even going to see your “guy.” Sometimes you have to ask around, or wait for it to fall into your lap.

It’s not always easy finding green everywhere. While it’s out there, but is found in interesting ways at times. I experienced just that recently when I went outside of my happy little Vancouver bubble to Mexico. Air travel — international especially — doesn’t exactly lend itself to bringing your own stash; you need to find it on the other end.

Jun

Classic Chicks: Don’t Damage Your Eyes! GCGG 2015

Editor’s Note: This article was first published on July 31st, 2015 by CannaCure420. We share it now as a reminder of what community and culture-focused cannabis events should be. The 10th annual Great Canadian Glass Gathering (GCGG 2017) happens July 7-9th, 2017.

Friends kept asking if I’d be attending this year’s Great Canadian Glass Gathering (GCGG 2015). But I didn’t make my decision until two days before, when I bought a cheap tent and air mattress at Canadian Tire and immediately started packing.

Jan

Vansterdam! What to do When Visiting Vancouver

Vancouver, BC, or Vansterdam as we affectionately call it around these parts, is a stoner’s dream to both live in and visit. That makes it a great city for Twelve High Chicks to host our M.O.M. Cup, February 24–26, 2017. You are coming to it, right?

Visiting Vancouver

Vancouver has an array of diverse lifestyles, but one of the common denominators is being chill; we don’t live to work, we work to live. Our landscape here — with mountains on one side and ocean on the other — is so beautiful with its beaches, rainforests, and beautiful architecture that it’s hard not to feel in awe of one’s surroundings. And our varied nightlife is full of art shows, craft beer, and alternative events.

It’s not a boring city, and there are a lot of novel things to do — particularly from a stoner’s viewpoint. Here are some stoner tips if you’re visiting Vancouver for the first time to attend the M.O.M. Cup … or are coming at any time.

Nov

Border Bloopers II: Stoned on the Sunshine Coast

I’ve been banned from crossing into the USA since May 2016. So instead, my friend Dixie and I went on a different trip, to BC’s Sunshine Coast. It may not have been the trip we had planned but we still got to have our getaway — and some really rare one-on-one time — doused in a cloud of pot smoke.

Oct

Legends Valley Music Festival & BIO Cup Canada 2016

This summer, I attended the first Legends Valley Music Festival and Bio Cup Canada 2016. This weedy musical event took place at Laketown Ranch in beautiful Cowichan, BC. Donnelly & Associates held the public event in conjunction with Bio Cup Canada Music Festival Limited.

Oct

I Love MUMM: Harvest Fest 2016

Weed Woman Goes to the John Cook MUMMorial Cup

The John Cook MUMMorial Cup and Harvest Fest 2016 were held in Riversdale, Nova Scotia July 22th–24th, 2016. Although it was the ninth annual festival, the John Cook MUMMorial Cup was first created after the death of MUMM co-founder and director John Cook in 2013.

John Cook, the late co-founder and director of MUMM

Being from the Maritimes myself, I had always wanted to attend this festival. Well, just a few days before this year’s event, I coordinated with grower and competitor Ryan Adams to take the marathon 20-hour road trip together to check it out.

Sep

BYOCannabis — At the 2016 Seattle Hempfest

For 25 years, a dedicated group of passionate volunteers on the cultural and physical edge of America’s Pacific Coast has been hosting the world’s biggest BYOC (Bring Your Own Cannabis) party: Seattle Hempfest.

Aug

Do You Believe in Karma?

If you believe in karma — the cosmic principle according to which each person’s deeds in a previous incarnation are rewarded or punished in the next incarnation — are involved with marijuana, and have been very good, prepare to be rewarded.

The third annual The Karma Cup, the brainchild of award winning grower and entrepreneur Sarah Sunday, is fast approaching. The event that is set to take place in Toronto, Ontario on October 22 and 23, 2016 is considered by many industry experts to be the must-attend event of the year, and Sunday makes you work for it.

Aug

Border Bloopers: Why the Fight Against Prohibition Matters

When I start writing a piece, I sometimes try to come up with a working title that sums up what I am trying to get across. Helps me figure out the tone I am going for. A few I came up with for this one included “Lie Lie Lie: Border Crossing,” “Silver Linings: At Least the Border Guy Was Cute If Someone Has to Look at My Nude Selfies,” and “Hardened Criminals.” I went with the most straight-forward though, “Why the Fight Against Prohibition Matters.”

Apr

Twelve High Chicks Magazine Out Now!

We’re so very pleased to announce that Twelve High Chicks Magazine is now available to buy in print!

It’s been a wild ride. We’ve chosen the best articles from the website to refresh and share alongside beautiful new photography, decided on new ideas and events to cover, and found new voices that show what Twelve High Chicks is all about. This magazine has required a lot of work, a lot of heart, and a lot of pot!

With glossy, colour, cannabis-centred photo spreads featuring some of Vancouver’s most beautiful and talented alternative models; funny stories and serious articles from your favourite Twelve High Chicks writers and new contributors; and reefer-specific reviews, recipes, and more, the first volume of Twelve High Chicks Magazine fully reflects the interests of our readers through the focus of our Chicks.

As our government takes on the daunting task of legalizing marijuana, Twelve High Chicks Magazine shows the richness of the culture and community that have grown up around this wonderful plant here in Canada and around the world. Get your copy now online, if you’re in Vancouver, see our list of locations below that we’ll be adding to each day!

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Mar

The Journey of Two Pot Chicks — Hempfest and PMHC 2015

I never really blog about my personal experiences on the Internet, unless it’s on my personal Facebook wall for all (whom I choose) to see. However, lately I have had some amazing adventures with my best friend and boss, Ajia Mae Moon, travelling this past summer to get highly medicated, enjoy pot recreationally, and speak at high events such as Seattle, Washington’s 24th Annual Hempfest and the 5th annual Prairie Medicinal Harvest Cup (PMHC) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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