Lake Superior Coastal Canoe: Day 5 & 6 - Paddle While the Sun Shines
Back to Days 1&2 Back to Days 3&4 Day 5 A day behind schedule, we awoke before dawn to the sound of silence; the wind had finally...
Lake Superior Coastal Canoe: Day 3 & 4 - Windbound
Back to Days 1&2 Day 3 We awoke to the sounds of rustling leaves and bending branches. A cool, stiff breeze had blown in overnight and we...
Lake Superior Coastal Canoe: Day 1 & 2 - The Departure
Join us for a 10 day canoe expedition along the rugged Northern Lake Superior Coast.
29 Photos that will make you want to Explore the Backcountry
The 2015 Photo Recap 2015 has been quite the year! Our explorations saw us travel over 3000km by canoe and foot. We paddled in 3...
The Wilds of the West Spanish Forest
I'm not quite sure how I got myself into this predicament. One leg was wedged between a rock while the other was submerged waist deep in...
24 Photos that will make you want to Explore the Backcountry
The 2014 Photo Recap 2014 was certainly a banner year for Explore the Backcountry! Our explorations saw us travel further off the beaten...
Five Winter Backcountry Destinations in Southern Ontario
It's that time of year again! Paddles and hiking boots have given way to snowshoes and cross country skis! The canoe is stored away for a...
Gear Essentials: The New and Old
Are you a gear junkie? Do you paddle or hike with the latest lightweight equipment, or are you a traditionalist and stick with tried and...
Backcountry Blunders
I can safely say I have not experienced many blunders on a backcountry trip! At least I think I can? Just what is a blunder anyways; a...
