Safety
How to Build and Extinguish a Safe and Warm Campfire
While campfires provide warmth for your body and soul in the outdoors, if you are going to enjoy a campfire, it’s imperative to do so as safely and responsibly as possible.
How To Stay Safe From a Thunderstorm When Camping
Camping is not something most of us would choose to do during a thunderstorm, and for good reason.
Adventure, environment, Skills
Dangerous Trees: How to Spot and Avoid Them
Outdoor communities often discuss bear awareness, with hikers and campers equipping themselves with preventative tools, knowledge and strategies to ward …
What are Trip Plans and Why Leave One Behind?
“I’m doing Foran Grade again,” I told my mother-in-law as I left for a trail run. Heading out of town, …
What Are the 10 Essentials and Why Are They Important?
The 10 Essentials are items that you should always have in your day pack even if you’re going for a short five-kilometre jaunt in the woods.
Backcountry 101: What Is It and What Do You Need to Know About It?
Before summer is over, I plan to go backcountry camping with my young twins. I want to take them to …
Everything You Need to Know Before Going Off-Grid
The hazards of the backcountry can be mitigated and avoided with some basic knowledge of safety and survival.
