Kate Ming-Sun talks about how Algonquin's Mew lake campground is a great choice for first-time winter campers With choice of accommodations, a heated comfort station, and easy access to fun winter activities, Mew Lake Campground in Algonquin Park is a great place to start for the first-time winter camper. Campground hosts Steve and Diane have spent their winters here for the … [Read more...]
Eating like a pro in the backcountry
Food tips for winter camping Back in the nineties I was on a portage in Algonquin Park heading from Mouse Lake to Erables Lake. It’s a triple threat portage, not huge but a lot of packing and unpacking of the canoes which meant slow progress. For inspiration our food guru Tony told us he knew a great campsite for us to relax and enjoy tonights dinner. Beef Stroganoff. Beef … [Read more...]
An impromptu snowshoe trek on the Western Uplands trail – Algonquin
Packing up There’s something about packing up before a backwoods trip that makes me a bit fizzy. The checklist, “do I really need this”, and the eternal question: “is this enough socks?” My friend (Eric) and I are heading up to Algonquin for a short winter camping trek on the Western Uplands trail. The forecast says sunny and cold for day 1, then warm and slightly wet for day … [Read more...]
Getting started in Winter Camping
Few tips for beginners in winter camping Winter Camping is fun and exciting but not something to be undertaken lightly. The combination of cold, wind and snow can make your camping trip unpleasant to say the least. But if you have some camping experience, especially shoulder season camping, then you can make the transition to being a four season tripper with … [Read more...]
