Monthly Archive for: ‘July, 2017’
Ecological Reserve: Comox Lake Bluffs
Ecological reserves are established in B.C. to protect a specific ecosystem of plant and animal life. Ecological reserves are not created for the purpose of recreation but rather for educational and research purposes. Although not created for recreation purposes, some reserves are easily accessible by trails while others are not and even in some cases, restricted. Comox Lake Bluffs ecological …
What to Do If You Get Injured During a Hike
There’s nothing more restorative than spending some time in the great outdoors. Going on a hike is healing for a lot of people — but what can you do if you get injured on your wilderness getaway? It’s important to come prepared with basic first-aid and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Watching your step, having a traveling buddy and …
Safety Tips for Encountering Wildlife on the Trail
Nothing is better than experiencing the great outdoors, but it is important to remember that the wild is just that – wild. Whether you are taking a leisurely walk through the woods or hiking in a national park, you need to be aware of your surroundings at all times because you never know when you might come across a wild …
Tips for Stocking Your Backpacking Repair Kit
When you head into the wilderness, you never really know what you might encounter. As you spend your day hiking, accidents can happen that might damage your supplies or equipment. Because you may not have immediate access to resources, it is a good idea to carry with you a backpacking repair kit so you can make minor repairs on the …
Stay Cool with These Hot Weather Hiking Tips
When the winter fades away and the weather starts to warm, it is the perfect time to enjoy a hiking trip. Depending where you live and where you plan to go, however, you may find that things are a little warmer than you like. If you’re looking for some simple ways to stay cool on your hiking trips this summer, …
Forest Medicine
The forest represents a unique natural environment with its different ecosystems of plants, animals, fungi, insect and riparian zone. Outdoor enthusiasts take the forest for granted when they pass through on their way to the mountain top and many are unaware that the forest has a lot to offer in terms of health benefits. There is a growing body of …
Recent Posts
Recent Forum Discussions
- FV = Fraser Valley Mount Woodside & Mount Agassiz Jan 29, 2021 March 2, 2021I like to do solo hikes every now and then, I can hike at my pace and I can go do something silly like I did on this day, which would have been...
- MV = Metro Vancouver St Mark's via Cypress Bowl Feb.07/21 March 1, 2021Visited Julia in North Vancouver, and took Sunday out to complete a snowshoe trip to St. Mark's , one of the northshore mountains. This one is...
- TO = Thompson Okanagan Cayuse Flats FSR Snowshoe Jan. 03/21 March 1, 2021Cayuse FSR Jan.03/21 Snowshoe This is a snowshoe outing Ingrid and I completed within the west part of Manning Park, actually right near what is...