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Tyler Chilabecki's love affair with the Saskatchewan wilderness began with a fishing rod in his hand at just three years old. Now, as the creator behind the YouTube channel Puddle Jumper, he's on a mission to shatter stereotypes about his home province one paddle stroke at a time.

"Everyone thinks of Saskatchewan as flat prairies and wheat," Tyler explains with the weariness of someone who's heard it once too often. "But half our province is boreal forest and Canadian Shield." This northern wilderness forms the backdrop for his solo paddling adventures, which range from weekend trips to epic three-week journeys through some of Canada's most untouched waterways.

What makes Saskatchewan's backcountry uniquely appealing is the profound solitude it offers. While popular parks like Algonquin might have portage trails "like superhighways" with paddlers carrying coolers and boxes of wine, Tyler describes paddling for 12 days in Northern Saskatchewan without seeing another soul. Even in the province's "busier" paddling areas around Missinipi on the Churchill River, traffic is minimal compared to other Canadian paddling destinations.

The geological diversity adds another layer of fascination. In the "Pelican Window" area, paddlers can find three-billion-year-old Precambrian rock formations that create dramatic landscapes unlike anything you'd expect from Saskatchewan. Tyler's eyes light up describing the Athabasca Sand Dunes, Hunt Falls (the province's largest waterfall), and ancient pictographs along historic voyageur routes that connect the province's vast network of lakes and rivers.

For those inspired to explore Saskatchewan's hidden waterways, Tyler recommends connecting with local outfitters and using resources like GoTrekker maps. Many routes remain undocumented, requiring paddlers to study satellite imagery and topographic maps – adding an element of genuine exploration to each trip. As Tyler puts it: "There's so much to explore here and so much that's undocumented. That's where I keep my focus – trying to document these different routes that no one really knows about."

Ready for a paddling adventure that defies expectations? Follow Tyler's journeys on the Puddle Jumper YouTube channel and discover the Saskatchewan that tourists never see.

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Do you know how to build a campfire?

Can you make some shelter?

Can you patch yourself up if you get hurt?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you will have a better chance to survive a natural disaster or outdoor activity gone wrong.

If you answered no, get out and camp more ;)

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We're usually tent campers, but we've been looking at other ways to enjoy nature. RV (Recreational Vehicle) camping is one of the options we've been looking into.
Chris drops by to give us the low down on what RV camping and travel is all about.

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Paddling 1600 kilometers in less than 50 days in boreal Saskatchewan, Stephan shares some great pointers, some definitely do not do tips, wild animal stories, and how much fun it is to duct tape ruined maps back together.

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In honour of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight some historical connections of Black Canadians near some of our favourite hiking and camping spots.

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How do you take your fur babies on a camping adventure?

Listen in while Britt and John educate us on wrangling multiple leashes, food storage, pet first aid, reactive pets, introducing them to a canoe and so much more!

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Core Points:

• Camping builds resilience by requiring adaptation to unpredictable conditions like bad weather.
• Patience is enhanced through camping due to the slower pace and effort required for basic tasks, contrasting with instant gratification.
• Resourcefulness grows as campers improvise solutions when facing unexpected challenges or equipment failures.
• Teamwork improves via shared responsibilities in camp setup, cooking, and navigation, promoting collective problem-solving.
• Self-reliance develops as individuals learn to handle personal safety, navigation, and cooking independently in unfamiliar environments.
• Gratitude is fostered by appreciating essentials like clean water and shelter, often taken for granted in daily life.

Go camping, you'll be a better person for it.

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They love nature and they're committed to their goal of camping at ALL of Ontario Parks' operating parks!

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It was amazing!!!
Amazing vendors!
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She helps some pretty amazing outdoor adventure folks find their best marketing game.
She trips and treks just like the rest of us, including running into miles long mud flats, bushwhacking and multiple carries.
Join us for a wonderful chat with Emily Gillespie!

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