Before we go into more detail on the world-renowned Ice Hotel Sweden, let’s take a look at what an ice hotel actually is. You may, of course, be able to guess what it is, and you are probably spot on. An ice hotel is a seasonal hotel that is made with snow or ice. Sometimes […]

With forethought and a little imagination your camping trip can be very enjoyable and a bit of an adventure. Before I go off on holiday I always have a practice in my garden and make sure I can remember how to put my tent up. When my tent is erected this also gives me the […]

If you spend any amount of time in the backcountry at all, it will rain on you.  Remember this – rain is a good thing; without it there wouldn’t be much backcountry to enjoy.  How you prepare for rain and how you handle yourself and gear in the rain, makes the difference between a great […]

There are several sites on the web, that describe programs that provide backpacks full of school supplies to needy children, and backpacks full of toiletries and other necessities for wounded military personnel and for victims of disasters. A sixteen year old girl, with the help of her Mom and some friends, bought 200 backpacks and […]

There is no need to get 4 season tents for gentle summer camping. Even if there is a heavy downpour, the use of sleeping pads combined with adequate planning should keep everything fairly dry. The important thing is to not camp at the bottom of a hill, to make sure the rain fly is secure, […]

Does the thought of buying a gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out?  Is there a hiker or camper on your gift giving list?  What can you give to the someone who already has everything?  The secret of gift giving is not always the “what.”  Many times […]

Can you name the number one spectator sport in North America?  It’s not baseball, figure skating or racing.  It’s bird watching.  That’s right, more people are watching birds than football and hockey combined.  With so many people hoping to see a bird they’ve never seen before, it’s not surprising to see a clamoring for the […]

Time out of doors is a precious commodity to the outdoor enthusiast – but are we getting the most out of this time.  One way to ensure maximum backcountry enjoyment is to get the most possible value from the gear you acquire and use.  Here are 5 ways to get the most out of your […]

Many camping enthusiasts enjoy the comfort of canvas tents while they are out in the wilderness.  The only thing that is certain about nature is that nothing is certain.  Canvas tents are durable and can withstand rain and wind much better than standard tents.  They are generally well constructed using quality materials and are simple […]

A vacation is a great time to learn a new activity. You can quickly learn to kayak on one of the many kayak tours available in both tropical and non-tropical locations. Kayaking is an activity that you can do almost anywhere you go, especially on tropical vacations. Sometimes you will find the best kayaking tours […]