Tag: safety

The Best Ways to Purify Water in the Backcountry

If there’s one thing everyone needs on a multi-day adventure into the backcountry, it is access to clean water.  Even when you think you’re in the…

Three reasons why a rock climbing helmet is essential

A rock climbing helmet looks just as dorky as any other helmet. They can be just as uncomfortable and just as uncool. However, unlike a…

Useful tips for single travellers

Stef Zisovska

Have you ever wondered how it would be to just hit the road one day on your own? Traveling alone for the first time can…

Three reasons why a rock climbing helmet is non-negotiable

A rock climbing helmet looks just as dorky as any other helmet. They can be just as uncomfortable and just as uncool. However, unlike a…

The Best Ways to Purify Water in the Backcountry

If there’s one thing everyone needs on a multi-day adventure into the backcountry, it’s access to clean water.  Even when you think you’re in the…

Start a fire anywhere

Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood

You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…

Protect yourself – Don’t let a thief spoil your vacation

You have finally gathered enough money to travel, got your brand new backpack and a new passport. Everything is going according to the plan. Getting…

12 Quick tips on using duct tape to save the day

Duct tape is the probably the number one multi-use object we all have in our homes, cars, and toolkits. It’s an inexpensive part of our…

5 Outdoor Apps To Keep You Safe

Life is dangerous. There’s no denying that. Though the chances of something catastrophic happening to you or a loved one at any given second isn’t…

What to do if you get lost in the backcountry

As the snow begins to melt and summer draws closer every day, alpine hikes become more and more accessible. We all are feeling a little…