Here on this page you can find all sorts of EPIC resources to help you out on your next adventure
Meal Planning
On these websites you can find some great information that can help you plan your meals for your next hiking, backpacking, or camping adventure.
https://www.trail.recipes
https://www.theyummylife.com/Backpacking_Food
https://www.msrgear.com/blog/homemade-backpacking-meals-just-add-water/
https://www.trail.recipes
https://www.theyummylife.com/Backpacking_Food
https://www.msrgear.com/blog/homemade-backpacking-meals-just-add-water/
Backcountry Pizza (NOLS)
First Aid
Anyone planning on going into the outdoors by themselves or with a group should know some basic first aid skills. Injuries can happen when you least expect them, so be prepared.
Wilderness and Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide
wilderness_and_remote_first_aid_emergency_reference_guide.pdf | |
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Wilderness First Aid Reference Cards
wilderness_first_aid_reference_cards.pdf | |
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Wilderness Medicine - Patient Assessment (NOLS)
How to Perform CPR
DIY Stretcher
10 Must-Haves for Your Hiking First-Aid Kit (REI)
How to Tape a Sprained Ankle (REI)
Blister Prevention and Care (REI)
Emergency First Aid Skills For the Backcountry
Navigation
When exploring out in the wilderness it is important to know where you are going, whether you are using marked trails or out in the back country. Here are some useful resources to help you find you way.
How to use a compass (REI)
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/navigation-basics.html
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/navigation-basics.html
How to use a topo map (REI)
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/topo-maps-how-to-use.html?series=intro-to-navigation
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/topo-maps-how-to-use.html?series=intro-to-navigation
GeoBC Topographic Maps
On this website you can click on any region in BC and zoom into and download a topographical map of that region.
http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/dmf-viewer/?siteid=5628311639164388216
Outdoor Skills
To make your time in the outdoors more enjoyable take some time to learn some outdoor skills. These skills are not specific to outdoor scenarios and can be applied to many other situations in life.
Knot Tying
The Six Boy Scout Knots
six_boy_scout_knots.pdf | |
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7 Essential Knots you Need to Know
How to Tie a Truckers' Hitch (REI)
Bushcraft Essential Knots for Shelter and tarp Setups (MCQ Bushcraft & Wilderness Life)
Basic Book of Knots and Lashes PDF
basic-book-of-knots-and-lashings.pdf | |
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Making a Fire
How to Build a Fire (REI)
How to Start/Build a Fire (Black Scout Tutorials)
Backpacking/Hiking/Camping
Backpacking
Backpacking Food Storage (REI)
How to Poop in the Woods (REI)
What to do in a Bear Encounter and How to Avoid One (REI)
How to Pack a Backpack (REI)
How to Choose a Backpacking Water Filter (REI)
Leave No Trace Principles
What is Leave No Trace? (REI)
Scout Canada - I Leave No Trace
scouts_canada_-_i_leave_no_trace.pdf | |
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7 Principles of Leave No Trace - leave no trace CANADA
7_principles_of_leave_no_trace.pdf | |
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Survival
Outdoor Life Blog - The Survivalist
https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist?dom=section-1
https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist?dom=section-1
8 Piece Survival Kit (Black Scout Survival)
Survival Skills 101
survival_skills_101.pdf | |
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