Skills
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True camp coffee is nothing but grounds-and-water java. The trick to making it is to never let the coffee boil. That’s because the bitter tannic acid is released right at or above boiling point. So just bring the water to...
A good tarp is just as essential as a good tent. Why? During foul weather, the worst thing is to be crammed tight inside a small tent. It won’t take long before even the best of friends begin to irritate...
A good percentage of injuries to campers result from poor axe (or especially hatchet) handling. To safely split wood with a camp axe, begin by sawing sections of a log. Anything smaller in diameter than your forearm simply throw in...
Want to bag a new peak? Here's how to make sure you get to the top
When it comes to getting to the top of a big peak, what you do long before you get to the base of the mountain...
To remove a tick, first spray it with bug repellent, which will cause it to relax its grip. Then take a pair of tweezers and, without squeezing the tick, reach beneath the body and gently pull it out.
To remove a...
Learn what to do in the event of storm and how to tell how close one is
The odds of getting hit by lightning at your campsite far exceed the chances of being attacked by a bear. It’s usually not the...
What kayakers should keep in mind when learning this self-rescue technique
Contributed by Dan Seaman
Learning this self-rescue technique can allow a paddler to turn a flipped boat upright (usually a kayak, but also a canoe) without ever getting out...
One man from PEI has perfected the message in a bottle mailing system
Walk any ocean beach and you'll find plenty of beach booty blown by the wind and pushed by the currents to where it now sits. One of the...
So you think you know your weird winter trivia? Prove it
Write down your answer for each question. 1. After heart attacks, Canadians are most likely to die in the winter from:
a) Falling off chairlifts
b) Being speared by runaway skis
c) Falling...
First-time Olympic ski cross racer, Kelsey Serwa, tells us what works in ski cross
A former alpine ski racer, Kelsey Serwa—of Kelowna, B.C.—first entered a ski-cross race almost as a lark, but did so well she made the switch. In her...
Tips and tricks from Canada's top technical skier, Jean-Phillipe Roy
Jean-Phillipe Roy, of Rimouski, Quebec, is one of the few skiers on Canada's national team who races both Giant Slalom and Slalom on the World Cup. As the country's top...
Some tips from 2007 World Champion in Moguls, Kristi Richards
Kristi Richards, of Penticton, B.C., was the 2007 World Champion in Moguls, edging out Canadian teammate Jennifer Heil. From 2003 until last season, she has been a consistent top-five contender...
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