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Whitewater Rafting Canadian Style

Whitewater Rafting Canadian Style General article touching on major whitewater rafting locations in Canada. Forget seeking thrills in crowded theme parks filled with man-made rides that offer you mere minutes of gratification. If you're looking to be awed, take an adrenaline-pumping journey where Canada's rugged terrain meets crystal clear water--creating some of the best whitewater rafting opportunities on ...

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6 Considerations for Backpack Safety While Travelling Overseas

Travelling overseas is undoubtedly an exciting venture if you keep everything safe. While talking the travelling safety, one of the most important considerations that come across relates to the backpacks. Here are six important tips to consider for your backpack safety while travelling aboard. 1.     Get locks for the Backpack’s Zippers This is the simplest step to consider while talking about the safety of ...

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Six Camping Essentials for the Avid Hiker

During a camping trip, you will want to be prepared for any situation that you may encounter. This includes being able to effectively deal with changes in the weather, keeping warm and safe, staying hydrated and more. One of the most exciting activities that many opt to enjoy during a camping trip is hiking. If you are an avid hiker and will be hiking from one destination to the next while camping, it is no ...

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How to turn a Hebridean hopping holiday into an action-packed adventure

If you like your holidays active and adventure filled then the Outer Hebrides might not have made it on to your to-do list just yet – and I’d urge you to put this under review. While they certainly aren’t the perfect destination for white water rafting or bungee jumping, this group of Islands situated just above Scotland at the very tip of the United Kingdom offer a backpacking experience that can’t be emul ...

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Camping Apps to Download Before You Set Out

You love technology especially the ease of finding everything you want or need right at your fingertips, but what if you’re weekend plans include a trip to the great outdoors? Not to worry, you can still bring technology with you. Camping check list: Every camping trip should start first with that all-important list of what to bring.  Right away you can search and find a few apps to get you organized and on ...

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Essential Items To Always Keep In Your Backpack

Any kind of trip, whether going for a long hike, or just taking a walk through the countryside, is made easier if you know that you have essential items in your backpack These items can include everything from a high quality compass to safety items like torches and first aid kits, as well as snacks, paper maps, and extra clothing. Moreover, it’s important not to load yourself down with too many items, and t ...

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Skiing holiday

Follow these tips from the wandering albatross to keep your group skiing holiday within budget. Skiing is NEVER cheap and I'd be a fool to say you can go skiing on the cheap when frankly that's impossible- well maybe not if you're a rep or a chalet bunny, but for the rest of us folk trapped in the land of sleet and drizzle there are a few ways to make your group ski holiday slightly more affordable. As wint ...

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The Benefits of Ultralight Backpacking

Before the addition of children entered your life, you and your significant other loved making those spontaneous trips come Friday afternoon right after the five o’clock whistle blew.   Just the two of you, making use of every weekend second.   After the blessings of children you still made it out but it seemed that everything required extra effort; change of clothes, extra food, cleaning up, sleeping and o ...

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How to Travel Light

With ever-increasing baggage fees by airline companies, most travelers are trying to pack lighter Most airline companies now only allow one suitcase and if you're traveling with a low-cost airline, you may get charged you for your first one too. The first step in contributing to a lower weight is selecting the right luggage. I always travel with a backpack for various reasons. First, it weighs less than mos ...

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Camping at Bon Echo Provincial Park

The best part of September is spending your evening around the fire with a hoodie. It's the perfect time of the year to go camping and that's exactly what I did with friends. Nara and I finally had the opportunity to hang out, after 6 months! Who says camping can't be fun?! Bon Echo is a provincial park located by highway 41. We reserved two lots at the Sawmil  campsite, to the left of the park entrance. We ...

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