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  Mkwesaqtuk/Cap Rouge Campground, CBHNP Photo credit:  Daniel Aucoin   The leaves are coming out on the trees, dandelions are everywhere, the grass is getting ready for the first mow or second and the black flies are back. You guessed it – spring has arrived here in the...Read more

The month of April brings hikers – gear guides, new products and reviews & tests of hiking gear for 2020. The following hiking and walking magazines (April & 2020 Spring issues) feature information on hiking products for this up-coming season:  They include Explore, Backpacker,...Read more

The christmas trees are up in some homes and more are on its way. It is that time of the year again…I read the other day on Canadian Tire Flyer cover – just 3 weeks to go. Wow time is flying by….Here are some ideas for you to help you decide and pick out the right […]Read more

One sure way of knowing spring is coming is getting your Gear Guide issue of Backpacker Magazine in the mail ….the other way is of course is looking outside and enjoying  the great sunny days of March here in the Cape Breton Highlands. Over 542 reviews & skills are featured in the Gear...Read more

The March 2010 Issue of Backpacker Magazine is a great motivator for us to get ready for the 2010 hiking season.  The passion for hiking is rekindled with articles titled “Dream Big and Stay on Budget”,  “Take your Best Photos Ever”,  and “Hike Further and Feel...Read more

 Backpacker’s January 2010 magazine starts off the new year with a great issue based on Readers’ Choice Awards.  2009’s best reader tips plus several real-life survival stories dealing with bears, wild goats, and much more. My favorite sections of the magazine have always...Read more

Lots of great gifts for hikers out there that won’t hurt the pocketbook.  Here are some ideas for you :  1) a pair of smart wool socks, 2) a bear bell, 3) small mesh bag, 4) drybag, 5) a whistle, 6) a trail map, 7) a compass, 8) a watch with carabiner that hooks on […]Read more

A great week for hiking …Explore, Canada’s Outdoor Magazine Sept/October issue arrives then October issue of Backpacker Magazine and now Hike the Highlands Festival begins today.  The festival opens with a Outdoor Nature Photography Workshop by Wally Hayes at Jack Pine Hiking Trail,...Read more

The September issue of Backpacker Magazine is out now and there are several articles that caught my eye.  1) ” Are you smarter than a Boy Scout ?, ” by Jim Gorman which also includes the  Boy Scout Quiz..twenty six questions, 2)  2009 Apparel Guide with 20 testers-approved...Read more

Backpacker magazine  asked its readers the same question and in the March 2009 Issue of Backpacker  page 10, provided the results of their survey. a) Where would you go ? Top 3 – 45% said New Zealand would be the first choice, 16% Europe and 15% Australia.  b) What international...Read more