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Hiking boots or trail runners? Which should I buy?
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 …

10 tips for first time backpackers
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…

Father – son backpacking trip – Part 1 – Lost in Wells Gray
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…

Ross Lake Hammock Ramble – Part 2
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…

Ross Lake Hammock Ramble – Part 1
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…

EccoTemp L5 – A portable, tankless propane hot water heater
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 …

The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Edition – Book Review
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…

The Jump – How to tell a very short story with video
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…

Flying a DIY model aircraft
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…

Winter update from Canada
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…

gear

  • EccoTemp L5 – A portable, tankless propane hot water heater

    July 31, 2017 2 Comments

    How do you stay clean on your outdoor adventures? I’m sure all of us have …

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  • Local Lion 50L Backpack

    November 3, 2016 1 Comment

  • Gander Mountain Northern Lights 10-person tent with Vestibule

    September 21, 2016 1 Comment

  • Woolpro 100% Merino Wool Layers

    July 6, 2016 0 Comments

  • Paleo Meals to Go – The Best Freeze Dried meals we’ve tasted

    July 4, 2016 2 Comments

Adventure

  • 10 tips for first time backpackers

    April 21, 2023 1 Comment

    Going on a backpacking trip can be an exhilarating experience, allowing you to immerse yourself …

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  • Father Son Fishing Trip at Murtle Lake [Video]

    September 30, 2016 1 Comment

  • A Fall Stroll down the Kettle Valley Railway

    October 16, 2015 0 Comments

  • Hiking the Enchantments – Even Bad Weather is Good When You’re Outdoors

    September 28, 2015 2 Comments

  • The worst family backpacking trip ever

    August 4, 2015 2 Comments

kids

  • 5 micro-adventure must-haves for families

    September 16, 2015 1 Comment

    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

    August 4, 2015 2 Comments

  • DIY Bouldering wall – Part 2 – Done!

    July 31, 2015 0 Comments

  • A Paddlers’ Personal Paradise: Murtle Lake, BC

    July 23, 2015 1 Comment

  • Monday Kids Fishing round-up

    May 19, 2015 0 Comments

food

  • Paleo Meals to Go – The Best Freeze Dried meals we’ve tasted

    July 4, 2016 2 Comments

    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

    August 21, 2015 0 Comments

  • Greenbelly Bars Review

    February 27, 2015 3 Comments

  • Martha Bar Natural Energy Bars review

    December 15, 2014 0 Comments

book

  • The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Edition – Book Review

    April 20, 2017 0 Comments

    A couple years after National Geographic released Andrew Skura’s first edition of the ultimate hiker’s …

    Read More »
  • The Ultimate Winter Survival Handbook Review

    November 18, 2015 0 Comments

  • Prepare for Anything – Book Review

    March 20, 2015 0 Comments

  • Patagonia eBook review and giveaway

    January 7, 2013 0 Comments

  • The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide

    December 3, 2012 0 Comments

survival

  • Keep your feet warmer with this tip from Intense Angler

    December 31, 2015 0 Comments

    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

    December 3, 2015 0 Comments

  • Practising some Knife Throwing

    April 1, 2015 0 Comments

  • 10 Helpful Tips for Winter Backpacking Safety

    January 15, 2015 0 Comments

  • Survival Show Casting Call: Last Survivor

    April 7, 2014 0 Comments

Farmlife

  • Winter update from Canada

    December 20, 2016 1 Comment

    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

    August 23, 2016 0 Comments

  • A taste of what makes farmers tough #farmlife

    July 26, 2016 1 Comment

  • Farm Life Updates: Chickens before Eggs and other projects

    May 17, 2016 0 Comments

  • Farm Life Updates: Fencing in the Pigs

    April 18, 2016 0 Comments

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