Outdoor Courses and Certifications Available In and Around Calgary

Getting certified in various safety and survival courses greatly increases your knowledge and confidence in the outdoors. (Meaning you get to explore more, and more safely!)  A few organizations within the Calgary area offer courses including: Wilderness First Aid  Avalanche Safety Training Wilderness Survival  Wildlife Awareness Rope Rescue Training Swift Water Safety and Rescue  Ice Safety Awareness More … Read moreOutdoor Courses and Certifications Available In and Around Calgary

Turkey Dinner Bowl

Yes. You can bring turkey dinner out to the backcountry! It’s super delicious and provides energy boosting nutrients such as carbs, proteins and numerous vitamins!  Ingredients Most of these ingredients are dehydrated. Pick them up at your local grocery store, or make your own! (How? Visit our dehydrating 101 page) Yield: 1 serving 1/2 package … Read moreTurkey Dinner Bowl

Parent & Baby Hike

A friend (who’s a new mom!) mentioned it would be awesome to get out hiking with other parents who  understand the need to stop for things the average hiker doesn’t need to… things like feeds and diaper changes. We would like to help out with this! If you have a young one and would like … Read moreParent & Baby Hike

Jalapeño & Cheddar Potatoes

Jalapeño & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes These spicy potatoes are a simple and flavourful backcountry meal addition.  Ingredients 1/2 cup dehydrated potatoes 1/4 cup dehydrated cheddar cheese 1 dehydrated jalapeño, chopped  1 tbsp. powdered milk (recommended but optional) 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 – 1 tbsp chilli flakes (optional) Directions 1. Dehydrate potatoes (or … Read moreJalapeño & Cheddar Potatoes

Mountain Yoga

Mountain Yoga – With the Happiest Outside Crew – The Nitty Gritty: Date: Sunday August 25, 2019 Time: 9:30am-1:00pm Location: Jumpingpound Summit Trail, Bragg Creek (Exact trail route and specifications will be provided upon declaring you’re interested to join) Difficulty: Moderate Join us for a beautiful mountain hike, topped off with a guided yoga session.  There’s no … Read moreMountain Yoga