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...
Fall in Algonquin
What a gorgeous weekend we were treated to in Algonquin! Breathtaking fall colours greeted us at every vantage and the calm waters...
Racing the World's Longest Single Day Expedition Paddling Race
A few weekends ago, my AR racing teammate Jake and I tackled theMuskoka River X, the world's longest single day expedition paddling race....
Smudge Creek and Beyond in the Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands
It has been a bit of an informal tradition over the last few years for my father and me to kick-start the paddling season with an...
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...
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Expedition
Ah the Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands, these days it seems everyone is interested in finding out a little more information on my new...
Cycle-Backpacking: A Solo Adventure to Wolf Island
It's hard to believe that after 21 years of adventure, this would be my first solo overnight trip. I had always believed that it would be...
Memorable Portaging
Ah portaging, an integral part of many canoe trips, and to quote Bill Mason: "Anyone who says they like portaging is either a liar or...
