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Embracing the Outdoors as a New Hiker
If you’re a novice hiker or camper, fear of the unknown is not only normal—it’s human. The great outdoors, while beautiful and life-affirming, can feel intimidating when it’s unfamiliar.
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Why Summer Is the Ideal Season to Start Your Camp’s Strategic Planning
The best camps don’t wait for the off-season to think strategically. They use the summer not only to deliver magic—but to observe it, interrogate it, and learn from it.
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Investing in Parks and Recreation: Building Healthy, Inclusive Communities in Canada
Research shows that people who feel connected to their community experience better mental health, lower rates of loneliness, and higher life satisfaction. Parks and recreation spaces facilitate these connections…
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The East Coast Trail: A Jewel of Newfoundland
Nestled along the rugged shores of Newfoundland, the East Coast Trail is a breathtaking hiking experience that offers adventure, natural beauty, and a glimpse into the rich history of the region. Stretching over 360 kilometers from Bear Cove to St. John’s, this expansive trail is known for its scenic vistas, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant coastal…
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Essential Tech Gear for Adventure Travel
Amidst rustling canopies, freshwater streams, and crisp air, our souls can reconnect with simplicity, shedding the negative impacts and pressures of a digital existence for the natural world around us. Yet, incorporating technology into outdoor adventures can enhance safety, navigation, and overall enjoyment.
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What’s in your First Aid Kit?
When planning seasonal outings with family, friends or solo, careful thought should go into assembling your outdoor adventure first aid kit. Ensuring readiness for any situation and the diverse health requirements of participants on the trips is paramount, and requires careful consideration of potential injuries and needs.
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The Importance of Strategic Planning for Outdoor Sector Businesses
This article delves into why strategic plans are crucial for outdoor sector businesses, outlining the benefits and offering insights into the components of an effective strategy.
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Positive Climate Change Initiatives
Implementing these strategic initiatives can help the outdoor businesses reduce its environmental footprint while inspiring the broader community to make much needed societal shifts towards sustainability and climate resilience.
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Hiking Tips for Seniors (50+)
Taking on a multi-day hike can be a challenge for anyone, at any age, if you factor in physical and mental readiness, type of terrain, weather conditions, equipment requirements, and outdoor skill level. In my opinion, it is more important to be acutely aware of our readiness for the level of risk and how to…
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Find Your Management Mojo Thru Outdoor Adventure
Imagine yourself waist deep in rushing, frigid October water as you traverse a majestic river. Tethered on a safety line, you nervously find your footing against the bedrock deep beneath the foam-soiled current, as your adventure team encourages you onward, “you’re doing great, keep it up, you are almost there!” With each step, erasing the fears of plunging into the river, you find…