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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...
Bear safety should always be on the mind of any Canadian backcountry hiker. There's no need to be scared of bears, but you should be prepared.
On the west coast, black bears can even be sporadically active in winter. In...
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...
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...
Last summer, on a biennial camping trip to Tofino—which is becoming nearly unaffordable for my partner and I, despite our double incomes and not having kids, due to the high cost of private campgrounds and ferries—I shared some videos...
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The longer days and inviting warmth of spring and summer make it the best time to play outside. Whether you’re planning on hiking to an alpine lake for the first time, backcountry camping off-grid or visiting a remote national...
Flickering warmth to dry out your socks after a long, cold hike. Crackling heat to boil water and roast food. Bright, mesmerizing flames: the only thing that tempts you out of your sleeping bag in the morning.
Being able to start...
What started as the brainchild of Canadian Ski Hall of Famer Jerry Johnston back in the 1960s and 70s has flourished over the years into a national network of 60 clubs striving to make snowsports more inclusive and fun for...
Caches are often hidden in places like beneath boulders and bushes and inside hollow tree trunks. Though most come in waterproof containers, there are no official rules, so caches can also be hidden in objects like a birdhouse hung on...
Having a safety mindset is critical in the backcountry. This doesn’t mean that you don’t take any risks, but rather that you understand the dangers you may encounter during your outdoor adventure and are prepared to handle them.
Being prepared means...
A crackling fire and roasting marshmallows or hotdogs while basking in the glow of a campfire is a time-honoured tradition for many families. It can be a memory that lasts a lifetime, or it can be a disaster waiting to...
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