With most of Canada enjoying temperatures that are higher than seasonal this year, one must consider the effect on the snow pack before setting out on any adventures.  The best place to get current  avalanche warnings and bulletins is on the Canada Avalanche Centre’s website:  www.avalanche.ca.  Once your trip is planned, it’s time to consider your gear.  There are some essential pieces to your gear that are equally important as a seatbelt in… Read the rest

It was a beautiful summer morning in August when I got out of my tent atop of a 40 foot viewpoint at the Western tip of McCrae Lake… This is where it spills into the Good Harbor area.  The body of water is part of the Gibson-McDonald Canoe Route and can be fairly busy on weekends, but with good reason.  There are many camp sites with great views, the lake is closed to motorized water… Read the rest