outdoors

  • Bear Spray: can I use it now?

    Bear Spray: can I use it now?

    You’re hiking along the beach on Vancouver Island when suddenly you notice a black bear coming towards you. You remember that you brought a bear spray, but you are panicking and, you forgot how to use it. This page will teach you what is a bear spray and step-by-step instructions…

  • 5 Benefits of Backpacking: improving your mental health

    5 Benefits of Backpacking: improving your mental health

    Prolonged feeling of stress and anxiety whether at work or in your life or both can lead to poor mental health. Signs of a friend, love one, or a co-worker struggling with mental health may include low energy, self isolating, and low self esteem. Luckily nature is free and is known…