the essentials for wilderness survival
Interesting Facts about Snowshoes 10 Things to Know about Snowshoes-for your benefit is a quick look at traditional and modern snowshoes, their origins, components and technical characteristics. 1. What are Snowshoes? A snowshoe is a platform designed to support or “float” your bodyweight and backpack when walking or running over snow. This activity is best … Read more
Springtime Activities For The Wilderness When does Spring Begin? This year, 2016, Canada will see its earliest Spring in 120 years. The vernal equinox takes place at exactly 0430 hrs UTC, on March 20 for the entire planet. Since this time is before midnight, in the Pacific Time Zone where I live, we will … Read more
What is Tracking ? Tracking is the practice of following animals , birds , humans and all living creatures to determine their behavior and whereabouts . Tracking animals , but more specifically game , is an art and science as old as the first hunter-gatherers . While pursuing game , early hunters quickly realized that … Read more