Adventures in the outdoors
It’s that time of year where the shoulder season is ending and we are heading straight into winter. For us campers who go out all year, there are many challenges for winter camping. The big one for me is staying warm. So, how do you do this?
This year there have been a lot of firsts for myself and my crew. This past weekend it was my chance to go hot tenting for the first time. I knew that I would have to try this out first if there was any way of convincing my hubby and son that this is something we could try in the future. This is where Camper Christina enters into my experience. She recently built a new hot tent, and I was lucky to be the her first guest.
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This year a group of outdoor enthusiasts planned and organized the first ever Ontario Winter Camping Symposium. There would be speakers that have all sorts of different winter camping experiences, and they would share a little of their knowledge with the lucky 300 people who were able to get tickets.
The title says it all. If you have ever been backcountry camping, whether it is canoeing or hiking or however, you have probably come across a thunderbox. What is that you say? It’s a fancy term for a bathroom in the outdoors. They are typically a wooden box made from 2 x 4’s with a lid to keep your “seat” dry.