If you’re like most campers, your canvas tent is one of your most prized possessions. A good quality tent will last for many years with proper care, but there may come a time when it needs a minor repair. Unlike other types of tents, the canvas can be repaired without being replaced completely. You must…
Are you a camper that has dealt with the unpleasant experience of returning from a camping trip to find your tent covered in mold and mildew? Now that you’re back, it’s time to clean and restore your tent so you can use it again. Mold and mildew can occur when tents are exposed to moisture,…
As the air gets cooler and fall begins to roll in, camping season is a great way to make the most of nature’s beauty. A chilly sleeping bag means cold feet and lost sleep, but luckily there are some simple solutions to keep your feet cosy as you curl up each evening. When camping, our…
Getting your little ones to learn to ski and snowboard at an early age can be quite rewarding as they enjoy a lifetime full of snow fun. It can be something they will live to thank you for if they end up loving snow sports. Unfortunately, planning a ski vacation, especially with children in mind,…
A lot can happen to you on the slopes; you could lose your way, get wet or even fall on your face but all these cannot compare to the misery that comes with getting cold feet. Every skier has a ”cold feet” story-especially novices and self-trainers. Not many skiers care to learn the basics of…
To maintain the smooth glide you enjoy so much, your Classic cross country skis of skate skis need regular waxing. In fact, the more times you lay the wax on your skis, the better they’ll perform. Waxing cross country skis can be complex and expensive if you ski on a professional level but for recreational…
Who’d have thought that after mastering the best cross country skiing techniques out there, you’d still need to worry about what to wear? Well, you do because aside from keeping you warm, your cross country skiing outfit must accommodate several other factors if you expect to last a day out there. Cross country skiing on…
Are you looking for a fun winter activity? Why not try building a wooden snowmobile ramp? It’s a great outdoor project for those who love the outdoors and the thrill of taking a snowmobile for a wild ride! But, how do you go about building a wooden snowmobile ramp? What are the essential steps you…
Sleeping may not be a traditional hobby, but it’s a vital activity that can greatly impact our overall well-being. It helps refresh and rejuvenate the body and mind, allowing us to tackle each day with renewed energy and focus. So why not make the most of this essential activity and turn it into a relaxing,…
Cleaning the bases of your skis before waxing them is a very important part of the ski maintenance process. Dirt, grit, grease, and oil can cling to the wax on the bases and even get pushed into the pores, rendering the waxing less effective and compromising the integrity and durability of the bases. There are…