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The Wonderful Canadian Biting Bugs… The bug seasons, conditions, and what you can do!

You want to visit the wonderful wildernesses in Canada and the northern USA but you are worried about the mosquitoes and other bugs. The bugs can be annoying. What are the biting bugs seasons and...

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Big Temperature Drop Preparedness – High Altitude Africa Trail Run at Afriski, Lesotho

What is preparedness? Disasters, vehicle collisions, medical emergencies? Yes, for sure. It's also about thinking through simple elements such as the big temperature drop that can happen when the...

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LifeStraw Water Filter Easy Instructions, Review, and Limitations: Is it right for you?

For this episode, I explored the popular LifeStraw by Vestergaard. Should you buy one or many? That depends. I share the strengths and weaknesses. It's top strength is as a lightweight emergency...

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How often do you see Bears, Moose, Deer, Wolves and Coyotes in Canada?

In movies and documentaries, you see bears, moose, deer, wolves and coyotes up close in Canada and the United States. When in the wilderness, I find it's hit and miss whether one sees these animals...

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Black Bear Safety Tips for Canada and the USA || Preparedness in Bear Country

Are black bears dangerous?  Yes, potentially, but with good habits and bear knowledge, most black bear encounters will be safe ones.  This is the Better Preparedness approach to being outdoors in...

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Want Safer Cycling and Running Events? Organizer and Participant Responsibilities

Many of us enjoy running, cycling, paddling or cross-country skiing sporting events, and I want to talk about a shared responsibility between event organizers and the participants.  When it...

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