Snowmobiling 101 As many of our readers know, snowmobiling is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy the outdoors during winter. We have put together a quick list of tips and techniques for making sure your snowmobile adventure goes smoothly. Read More >
Canada Uncensored! Lewd, Crude and Outright Funny Canadian Geographical Names At Backroad Mapbooks we’ve been mapping Canada’s backcountry since 1993 so we like to think we know Canada pretty well. Everyday we get orders for our print-on-demand Backroad Topographic Maps and the names that come out of some of the places across Canada give us the giggles! Our large scale Topos are great for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, paddling and ATV … Read More >
Creative Campfire Cooking For many of us, cooking a hearty meal under the open sky is one of the best things about camping. With a bit of preparation at home and the right equipment, a gourmet meal is possible even deep in the backcountry. And one of the best tools for making a delicious dinner in the bush is a Dutch oven. These … Read More >
Backcountry Recipes: Alpine Pasta Since weight is always a consideration when packing for a trip to the backcountry, many of us skip out on fancier meals and choose to just bring the bare essentials on our hiking or backpacking trip. And while it is important to keep your load light, especially if you are travelling deep into the wilderness, there is no reason why, … Read More >
Canada’s Coolest Fishing Adventures With lakes all across the country beginning to freeze over, it is almost time to grab the auger and fishing rod and head out for a day of ice fishing! Here’s your beginner’s how-to guide to get you started on the ice, as well as some of the best places to drop a line from coast to coast. Read More >
Stay Put and Stay Warm: A Children’s Winter Survival Guide The team at Adventure Smart have put together the Hug a Tree and Survive program for kids who may find themselves in an emergency situation in the wilderness. Here is a brief overview for kids and adults to get you acquainted with what do in case you get lost. Read More >
Thanksgiving Dinner in the Backcountry A three day weekend means ample time to get out on a great fall backpacking trip, but with it being the thanksgiving holiday, you won’t want to miss out on the delicious eats. That’s why we’ve put together this four course backpacking thanksgiving meal, so you can have your turkey and go for a hike too! Read More >
Tips for Fall Camping The days of fast and light summer camping are gone with the wind and it’s time to embrace the beauty of the changing season. Instead of packing up your camping gear, pack up some essential items to keep you camping comfortably right until the first snowfall. Here we’ve got a list of ideal essentials to bring on your fall camping trip this year! Read More >
Hunting Tips and Topographic Maps When it comes to navigating the backcountry while hunting in the modern world, I still fall back on a trusty Backroad Topo Maps of any of my WMU (Wildlife Management Units). I can always rely on these world class, large scale topographic maps because the batteries won’t die and the service is always on, I don’t have to wait for a page to load or worry about seeing the photo as a whole. And now that BRMB has print-on-demand large scale hunting Topos, this is my go-to resource for all my hunting Topos. Read More >
Are You a Bear Baiter? On a recent trip to New Brunswick I had the pleasure of meeting Mike Holland, The Resourceful Redneck who also happens to be a co-founder of The Wild Turkey conservation in Canada and Bass Pro’s Pro-Staff speaker at the New Brunswick Sportsmen’s Show. Mike is a seasoned hunter and has committed his life to both his sport and his love for wildlife conservation, especially when it comes to protecting wild turkey populations in Canada. Read More >
Go Green! How to Protect the Place you Play This St. Patrick’s Day, the BRMB team feeling extremely lucky to live in a place with such lush and beautiful backcountry! If you feel lucky too – show you care about preserving Canada’s natural beauty now and get the low-down on how you can help protect the place you play! Read More >
How to Pack for a 5 Day Trip in the Backcountry Backpacking can burn a LOT of calories, and that can mean a lot of food to pack along. Lucky for you, we’ have come up with a 5 Day Backcountry Menu to save you space in your bag and keep you full in your belly on your backpacking trek! Read More >
Avalanche Safety 101 With so much amazing backcountry to explore all across Canada, it would be a shame not to strap on a pair of skis or snowshoes or fire up the snowmobile and get outside! To help keep your adventures safe and fun, we have put together a beginner’s guide to avalanche safety. Read More >
Recipe: Make-at-Home Trail Mix Although trail mix can be a great option for a snack on the trail, or a simple snack while camping, store-bought brands can be expensive and come with a lot of unhealthy (and unnecessary) ingredients. That is why we have put together this handy cheat sheet to make your own trail mix, and we have even added some tried and true recipes! Read More >
