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Portaging Bell Lake to David Lake Loop – Amazing

This is one of the most loved and camped loops in Killarney Provincial Park. It can be done over a weekend (very quickly) or thoroughly enjoyed over a week. During my July trip – I took six days and five nights to do the trip and loved every second of it! It was the perfect…

Transitioning to SOLO Portaging (no. you aren’t crazy)

There is a lot of amazing information online about backcountry camping and about portaging in Ontario. To learn as much as possible, especially during the off season, I encourage you to check out articles such as https://northernontario.travel/paddling/canoe-tripping-algonquin-park. Winter is a great time to expand your knowledge about this craft and get useful insights from fellow…

Keeping it dry tips for portaging bags

How do I keep my gear dry? This is probably the most asked question aside from how to plan a beginner-friendly trip. Doing this step right will save your sanity — and possibly your entire trip. The strategy you adopt depends partly on your body mechanics, how accessible you need certain items to be, your…