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Something about loads of fresh air and exercise turn my normally latent appetite up to ten, but dehydrated backpacking meals are expensive and it can be a trial-and-error process finding meal options that actually hit the spot in the...
Few things can ruin an outdoor adventure quicker than swarms of hungry mosquitoes, leaving you with itchy red welts for the rest of your hiking, biking or camping trip. At best these bites are annoying, but at worst, they...
There’s a bit of good news this year to lessen—slightly—the frustration front-country campers have while trying to reserve their favourite campsite at one of the province’s most beloved parks.
I’ve already mentioned the new rule of only staying seven days...
I’ve worn KEEN’s Newport Sandals around the campsite ever since the design was created twenty years ago (2003). I love them, especially their toe protectors. Interestingly enough, the footwear was created by KEEN’s founder, Martin Keen, after he stubbed...
I usually make my own dehydrated camp meals for backcountry camping. On extended trips, or in case the fish aren’t biting, I’ll place a couple of those store-bought freeze-dried packages of chicken curry slop or lasagna goo into my...
Equipping yourself with the necessary tools, like bear spray, and knowledge, like how to coexist with bears in the wilderness, can help you feel prepared and confident about protecting both yourself and the wildlife in case of grizzly or black...
It’s that time of the year when paddlers become obsessed with looking over canoe route maps in search of the ultimate wilderness trip. As I write this, there are dozens of park maps spread out on my kitchen table and...
Over a dozen years ago I received a note from a Toronto film producer asking me to help with a documentary on all the wild places that legendary Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot wrote and sang about. What a cool idea.
Pooping outdoors can be a major source of anxiety for many people. Once you’ve perfected outdoor poops, they can actually be pleasant experiences, often superior to using an indoor toilet, because of perks like the view, the privacy and, sometimes...
Your backpack is a vital piece of gear. Whether you’re going backcountry camping, day trekking or just heading to the beach for a picnic, how you carry your essential items can make or break your trip. Comfort, fit, durability...
Taking proper care of your gear can maximize its shelf life and keep it performing at its best on your outdoor adventures. Spot cleaning stains and mud splotches can help maintain gear and clothing, but a deep clean after a...
An absolutely stunning new book is about to be released that will take you on an incredible century-long journey through the history of the Northern Tier National High Adventure program of the Boy Scouts of America.
The book is The Far...
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