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Nut and Seed Brittle
This recipe was passed down through the yoga community here in Banff and has been a big hit. These bars are loaded with protein! Feel free to substitute your favourite mixture of nuts and seeds. Just...
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Upper Mustang: On the Verge of Change
Mustang, established in the 14th century, is known as one of the last remaining strongholds of Tibetan culture. Herds of goats pass trekkers on the trail while young monks practise their mantras within...
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Hiking the Himalaya: Dhaulagiri Circuit
I’ve never been above 4,000 metres before The only time I was up that high was on Mt. Rainier, just before I turned back due to extremely cold temperatures and gusty winds. So, taking a look at the map...
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The Campsite Picks: 5 Outdoor Adventure Travel Items
Packing can be tough, especially if you’ve got limited space and you’re planning to haul your stuff around on your back. During my nine week backpacking trip in Nepal, I quickly found out that I...
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The Dog Days of Summer: Preparing Your Pup For The Great Outdoors
By: Jessica Smith | With hiking season upon us, chances are you've recently invested in a new toy or two to make your trails a little happier. While breaking in your new boots or getting used to a...
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Feeding Bears in the Wild: Are You Being Helpful or Destructive?
It’s easy to forget when we camp and explore nature that cute little critters (and big ones) are wild animals. We’ve all seen those signs saying, “Don’t feed the wildlife,” yet several people still do....
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Review – Up: A Mother and Daughter’s Peakbagging Adventure
I'll admit: when I first opened the cover of Up: A Mother and Daughter's Peakbagging Adventure I wasn't sure what I was getting into. The books chronicles the adventures of author Patricia (Trish)...
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Top 5 Backcountry Campgrounds in Banff National Park
One of the best things about Banff National Park is the access it offers to camping experiences for outdoorsy folks of all kinds, whether they're keen to pitch a tent at a roadside campground or eager...
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Swiftwick Review: Compression Socks for the Outdoor Athlete
Something I learned early on as an outdoor enthusiast was the importance of a good sock, and I learned it the hard way. I've had my fair share of socks that I was constantly pulling up, that would...
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Review: ECCO BIOM Ultra Quest Trail Runners
I didn't know much about ECCO when a PR company contacted me about reviewing a pair of their trail runners. But even just a small amount of research revealed just how popular this company is....
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Wild No More: Restrictions and Vandalism in Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park
After an accident in the only truly wild area remaining of Georgia's Stone Mountain Park, officials decided the only answer was to restrict access to hikers. Avid outdoorsman, Doug Urquhart, writes...
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Clean Canteen: Utensil Wipes Review
I studied the three, tissue-sized packets of Utensil Wipes that arrived in the mail for review. The “all natural” wipes are made with water, 4% lemongrass essential oil, food grade sodium lauryl...
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Review: Pakems – The Lightweight Packable Boot
Nothing feels better than sliding your hiking boots or ski boots off once you arrive at your overnight destination, and slipping on a pair of hut booties. Ahhh, sweet relief! If only a campsite or...
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Review: Wild by Cheryl Strayed from The Hippie Triathlete
Jennifer Ward Barber's review of Wild gives us a breath of fresh air amongst the Oprah-influenced, "this is the best thing since Eat, Pray, Love" reactions to this book. It's not that this book won't...
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Review and Giveaway: I Promise Not To Suffer, by Gail Storey
The cover of I Promise Not to Suffer gave me a lot to think about before I began reading. A pair of bare legs, cropped at the hip, peek out between a blue pleated skirt and a pair of worn hiking boots....
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Review and Giveaway: Mountain House Just in Case Breakfast Assortment Bucket
“Made with real meat!” Okay, that label is not necessarily going to sell me. Not a vegetarian, but a veggie/grain lover, I wasn’t sure what to make of the bucket of freeze-dried Mountain House...
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Review and Giveaway: LifeStraw
The Campsite reviewer, John Reid, once skipped the filtering process and drank straight from the Elbow River. He'll never do that again. This time around he's giving the LifeStraw a test. Check out his...
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Review: Granite Gear Rongbuk 28
I'll admit my gear closet is full of little backpacks, all under 30 litres, all purchased with the hopes that they were "the one" when it came to outdoor excursions. But so far nothing has fit the bill...
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Vote for Your Favorite Hiking and Outdoors Travel Blogger
From now until September 1st you can vote (everyday!) for The Campsite's Meghan Ward for Best Hiking and Outdoors Travel Blogger chosen by readers of USA Today and 10Best.
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Giveaway: BearCozy
Bear spray can save your life but there is no point in having a bear spray canister inside a pack or distant enough to take a few minutes to retrieve. BearCozy is designed to make your bear spray...
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