The Outdoor Adventure Giving you tips, tricks & recommendations to help make adventuring in the Outdoors fun, safe & exciting for you and your kids.
How do you stay clean on your outdoor adventures? I’m sure all of us have …
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April 24, 2023
Hiking boots or trail runners? Which should I buy?
When it comes to hitting the trails, one of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make is what …
April 21, 2023
10 tips for first time backpackers
Going on a backpacking trip can be an exhilarating experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in n…
September 1, 2020
Father – son backpacking trip – Part 1 – Lost in Wells Gray
It was time for our first father-son backpacking trip. There was a bit of route-finding required. En…
August 31, 2017
Ross Lake Hammock Ramble – Part 2
In Early summer my brother-in-law and I returned to Ross Lake (the location for our backpacking pack…
August 29, 2017
Ross Lake Hammock Ramble – Part 1
In Early summer my brother-in-law and I returned to Ross Lake (the location for our backpacking pack…
July 31, 2017
EccoTemp L5 – A portable, tankless propane hot water heater
How do you stay clean on your outdoor adventures? I’m sure all of us have that moment when we …
April 20, 2017
The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Edition – Book Review
A couple years after National Geographic released Andrew Skura’s first edition of the ultimate hiker…
January 26, 2017
The Jump – How to tell a very short story with video
Last weekend the family was out skating and playing out on a frozen pond in rural Saskatchewan. (Don…
January 3, 2017
Flying a DIY model aircraft
My nephew is a bit of a wiz when it comes to building and fixing things. He’s an early teen no…
December 20, 2016
Winter update from Canada
Tonight I’ll be lighting a bbq under my tractor and plowing the snow. That may sound like a mi…
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10 tips for first time backpackers
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Father Son Fishing Trip at Murtle Lake [Video]
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A Fall Stroll down the Kettle Valley Railway
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Hiking the Enchantments – Even Bad Weather is Good When You’re Outdoors
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The worst family backpacking trip ever
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5 micro-adventure must-haves for families
We all love getting outdoors with our mini adventurers, but we’d be lying if it …
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The worst family backpacking trip ever
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DIY Bouldering wall – Part 2 – Done!
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A Paddlers’ Personal Paradise: Murtle Lake, BC
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Monday Kids Fishing round-up
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Paleo Meals to Go – The Best Freeze Dried meals we’ve tasted
I don’t follow a Paleo diet, but if it tastes as good as these meals …
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Salazon Salted Dark Chocolate Bars – Review
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Greenbelly Bars Review
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Martha Bar Natural Energy Bars review
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The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Edition – Book Review
A couple years after National Geographic released Andrew Skura’s first edition of the ultimate hiker’s …
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The Ultimate Winter Survival Handbook Review
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Prepare for Anything – Book Review
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Patagonia eBook review and giveaway
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The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide
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Keep your feet warmer with this tip from Intense Angler
John Chlarson, a.k.a. Intense Angler has a great solution for cold feet this winter. If …
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5 Clever uses for chapstick
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Practising some Knife Throwing
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10 Helpful Tips for Winter Backpacking Safety
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Survival Show Casting Call: Last Survivor
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Winter update from Canada
Tonight I’ll be lighting a bbq under my tractor and plowing the snow. That may …
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Farm Updates: August 2016 – Apples, Pigs, and more
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A taste of what makes farmers tough #farmlife
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Farm Life Updates: Chickens before Eggs and other projects
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Farm Life Updates: Fencing in the Pigs