helped her fill the void from competing in martial arts.
“I like when I get into the bush and it is just me and there is no judgement,” she said. “I went from being a zero to a hero. My personality changed 100 percent. I’m now more free-spirited and relaxed. I views things differently and I appreciate them more. I’m a more rounded person. I use to be a gym rat. The outdoors is my sanctuary. There is always something new for me to learn and explore. I pick up a new skill and I try to excel at it. I do this for myself.”
Black is a spontaneous person and this is how she plans a lot of her outdoors adventures. She does plan out her paddling trips however. There isn’t much she doesn’t like to do outdoors these days. She plans on learning how to shoot rapids in a kayak and canoe this summer.
“I love to just go,” she said. “My favourite is backcountry camping and paddling. I also like to go get into the mud with my Jeep. That’s why I love northern Ontario. I can drop my canoe in anywhere and go have a great time. This summer, I plan on