original post: Mon, 08/07/2017 The pic above shows Darren and I about to paddle an injured Mike to the waiting float plane to get him to the waiting ambulance. I’ve been paddling since I was young and paddling specifically with Mike since we were about 14; on multi-day trips all before cell phones were a... Continue Reading →
Canadians love talking about hockey, politics and the weather. There's more than enough political talk right now, and the ponds haven't frozen,  so I figured, let's look at weather. I’ve always had a fascination with mother nature and always wanted to learn more about clouds and weather systems so I can be better prepared for... Continue Reading →
**Article Original Published March 2nd, 2016** There are few things as vital to the success of a hiking trip as foot care. Proper foot care can mean the difference between having a highly enjoyable trip or a miserable trip that brings dread with every footstep. Even the strongest, most fit hikers are susceptible to foot... Continue Reading →
**Article Original Published May 3rd, 2016** On Saturday April 30th, Mark Highfield and I returned from our trip around the La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney Provincial Park (trail details found here: https://quickescapes.ca/trips/la-cloche-silhouette-trail-killarney-provi…). This was our second time around the loop (once clockwise and once counter clockwise). This second time around proved easier for both... Continue Reading →
A Brief History of the world famous La Cloche Silhouette Trail, located in Killarney Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.
We're excited to be here at our new base camp and home, as with any camp setup is a bit chaotic, check back soon for more great content! left to right, Mark, Mike, Darren, Jonas
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