True Story - Rescue on the West Coast Trail
The following story is written by Meredith, an experienced West Coast Trail trekker whose riveting story of perseverance and...
Why you should carry a PLB on every Hike
Today I want to explain how important it is to carry a PLB emergency beacon on every hike. In my book as well as my blog I have explained...
Why you should always keep your purchase receipts when crossing the border.
On a recent short trip down to the USA for gas I had an interesting experience with USBP (US Border Protection) on my return to Canada. I...
Footwear - What is the best hiking boot?
The choice of footwear when we go hiking should be made based on a number of factors. I will cover the various types, why you would...
Think you will never get injured on a hike...think again! I can happen to you!
Injuries happened when hiking – Be prepared always. This article is about how quickly an injury can happen when hiking. I recently read...
Snowmobiling Preparedness - How to prevent serious injury or death
Snowmobiling is an exhilarating activity. You sit down on a powerful machine, start it up with the quick turn of a key and in no time you...
