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Advanced Camping Tips

August 22, 2021 wscadmin

When most folks go camping, they think of scenic views and campsites, versus overall safety. Based on one’s experience, do…

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Camping and Accessing Crown Lands

May 4, 2021 wscadmin

During the pandemic, more than ever before, and with Ontario Parks and Private campgrounds overbooked, campers and newbies are turning…

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Staycation Environmental Disaster in Ontario: No Trace Camping -101

August 17, 2020 kcoughlin44

We only have one planet. According to Dr. David Suzuki, if all eight+  billion humans were Canadians, we would need…

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Safety Tips for Canoeing and Small Watercraft

July 13, 2020 kcoughlin44

With the Pandemic and Staycations craze, we are seeing an increase in tragic mishaps. We are also witnessing many unprepared…

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Dealing with Bugs

June 5, 2020 kcoughlin44

Camping, Cottaging, and RVING season is now upon us, and many Ontarians are forced to plan “Staycations”, with no more…

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Winter Survival & Camping

November 22, 2019 kcoughlin44

During the November 16/17th weekend, WSC Survival School conducted an Outdoor Survival Skills overnight campout course. Ironically, we weren’t expecting…

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Canoe Tripping – 101

September 25, 2019 kcoughlin44

During the recent Labour Day long-weekend, ‎I led a 3-day canoe trip in North Frontenac. We started with a workshop…

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Navigating with Magnetic Compass & Handheld GPS

July 15, 2019 kcoughlin44

Today we heard that two teenagers were list in Algonquin Provincial Park, apparently they were part of a camping group…

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Fire Starting for Survival and Camping

June 11, 2019 kcoughlin44

By  David Arama‎, Director wscwurvivalschool.com marblelakelodge.com Why Fire is Important? Whether you find yourself in a life threatening outdoor  survival…

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Winter Wilderness Wonderland : Be Prepared and Avoid Disaster!

November 18, 2018 kcoughlin44

This year has proven to be one of the most challenging for extreme weather events that I can remember in…

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