All the gear we use and the places we go to get outside.
Kids and I are home from a wild weekend at the cabin. Lots of time outdoors. Sunday morning we went for a walk to have a quick visit with our neighbours. On the walk back we encountered a mother bear and two cubs. We yelled and waved our arms in the air, we stood close […]
This is the tale of two distinctly different motorcycle rides. Both a lot of fun, both uniquely different! As you probably know, my hometown of Lytton burned. Yeah, the entire community burned in about 20 minutes. They say 90% of it burned but, the reality is, the village is decimated. That has really bothered me. […]
As some of you know, I grew up near Lytton BC. And as you probably also know, last week the village of Lytton burned to the ground. You may or may not know that in 2014 the house I grew up in near Lytton, along with all the outbuildings – like the workshop, chicken coops, […]
Today Ford released details and images, including videos, of their brand new truck – the Ford Maverick. Full disclosure – I have NOT been paid for, nor compensated in anyway for writing this blog post. These are strictly the musings of a guy interested in this Maverick. This new Ford Maverick truck is a return […]
Recently the good folks at Marlondo Leather reached out to me and told me that they were prototyping a new style of briefcase – a canvas and leather combo briefcase. And the cool part, they asked me if I was interested in getting one of their prototypes to provide feedback to them. They told me […]
For those who follow me on social media like Instagram or Twitter, you will know that when I get tired of the city-life, I like to get outside and walk amongst the trees. However, recently I have been reflecting on what I do to be prepared for “getting outside”. The fact is, us folks lucky […]
This week I’ve been thinking back to August when the #5dadsgowild crew headed out to Ross Lake Campground in the Skagit Valley Provincial Park. We spent time hiking, talking, sitting around the campfire, stargazing, and of course photographing products. While we were sitting beside the campfire watching the fire and the sky we were counting […]
I am now back from the 3rd annual 5 Dad’s Go Wild camping trip. And you may or may not know, this year we went on our trip much earlier than previous years and we went to a different location than we normally do. Rather than going to Manning Park in late September, this year […]
Disclosure: for our 3rd annual 5 Dads Go Wild camping trip we partnered with a collection of brands to test out their products. However, as always, editorial control remains with me. This year we went on our 5 Dads Go Wild camping trip a lot earlier in the year than we have the last couple […]
At the start of the school year that just ended I received a pair of heavy weight Brave Star Selvedge denim jeans. When I say heavy weight , I mean really heavy. For comparison, the unwashed, “shrink to fit” denim jeans I have from Levi’s are about a 12.5 ounce denim. The Brave Star heavy […]
When I go out for a hike or even a walk in the woods there are three things I make sure I have with me – a water bottle, a folding knife, and a small flashlight.
This @stanley_brand water bottle is a convenient carry because of the loop handle. Super comfy in the hand. And the fact that it is made by Stanley means it is very well constructed.
And a folding knife. Yep. You never know when you will need a knife. My kids call my Black Tusk pocket knife “the handy knife” because it is so handy.
A flashlight? Yes. Because if by chance you are out after dark you don’t want to drain your phone battery using it as a flashlight. The best part about this light? Rechargeable via usb. No need to throw away batteries! That’s a winning strategy.
These were gifts we received from @houseofknives while attending and taking part in the #5dadsgowild event. While they were gifts, they really are awesome tools that are very well made.
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#sponsored #hok #houseofknives #edc #everydaycarry #tomorrowland #edm #edmlifestyle #ultra #edmlife #edmfamily #edclv #pocketdump #knifecommunity #knife #tomorrowworld #knifeporn #tactical #edcgear
We had a great experience learning about the night sky during the @manningpark Starry Night event this weekend.
I managed to capture this picture, and many more, on my iPhone using the Starry Camera app.
This picture was taken at 10 o’clock at night using a 30 second exposure.
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A fun and educational experience at Manning Park Resort!
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#starrynight #manningpark #manningparkresort #skymasters #nightscaper #nightscape #starrysky #nightsky #nightimages #nightscapes #longexpoelite #nightphotography #longexposure #longexposure_shots
Who wore it better? The Old Man’s Beard on the tree or me? Me or the tree?
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#hiking #hike #outdoors #camping #hikingadventures #mountain #wilderness #backpacking #getoutside #forest #outdoor #optoutside #climbing #trail #scenery #alps #instanature #thegreatoutdoors #mountainlife #waterfall #summit #trees #lake #pnw #outdoorlife #hiker #mountaineering
One does not simply “make coffee” when camping. Especially if you have @ethicalbean coffee from your favourite coffee shop @bluemoosehope.
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Trust @stephenfung to break out the scale and hand grinder in preparation to make a beautiful cup with his Chemex.
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Most of my road trips involve a stop @bluemoosehope for a cup of coffee and visit with the staff. Today en route to @manningpark for the annual #5dadsgowild camping trip.
Like any good event, quality coffee is a must to keep the learners and workshop leaders on their a-game. Thank you Blue Moose for being the official coffee sponsor again this year.
Yesterday afternoon we had an extended session on podcasting related issues – very informative. In the evening it was all about how to effectively use photoshop in creative story-telling.
Camaraderie and learning. The best kind of pro-d. Loving this learning even if it is cold at night!
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Very much looking forward to the annual @5dadsgowild camping trip to @manningpark
Not only is this an opportunity to develop our story-telling techniques and time to learn about digital story-telling, it is also a time of camaraderie with dads sharing our lived experiences.
I am ready and willing to learn so many new story-telling techniques this year!
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#5dadsgowild #manningpark #camping #winter #outdoors #getoutside #explorebc #snow
Perfect weather for the annual #5dadsgowild camping trip. A bit chilly but this way there are no mosquitoes! See the silver lining in that weather report?!
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Our annual trip is an opportunity to build our individual and group skills. From learning how to create effective podcasts, to communicating through digital story-telling techniques, and so much more. I always look forward to this weekend trip.
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#camping #wintercamping #snow #whychecktheweather #manningpark #5dadsgowild
Thanksgiving dinner at the cabin with Blonde Bear. Stopped @farm_town_meats before leaving town and grabbed one of the last turkey roasts they had available.
Spent Sunday cooking up a delicious meal that we enjoyed together.
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#thanksgiving #farmtownmeats #supportlocal #turkey #cabincooking #cabinlife #lyttonstrong
I love how @doughnutlove.ca gives back to the community. Today is the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day so my favourite doughnut shop makes an orange doughnut to support the Legacy of Hope Foundation.
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#everychildmatters #truthandreconciliation #legacyofhope #orangeshirtday #coquitlam #smallbusiness #eatlocal #supportlocal #doughnut