Hiking near Nanaimo
Nanaimo is a fantastic place to be on Vancouver Island for hiking. Being central it’s easy to get anywhere on… Read More »Hiking near Nanaimo
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Avalanches on Vancouver Island
Any time travelling in the backcountry when there is snow there can be avalanche risk involved. Even if you are… Read More »Avalanches on Vancouver Island
Nanaimo Lakes
There’s so much you can do around Nanaimo Lakes. You could spend weeks exploring. There are 4 campsites on First lake, fishing on First, Second and Fourth, beautiful spots to swim on the river and epic views to hike on the surrounding hills.
Free Tickets to the Outdoor Adventure Show 2019
The Outdoor Adventure Show 2019 in Vancouver, BC is back and we have free tickets to give away.The show runs over March… Read More »Free Tickets to the Outdoor Adventure Show 2019
Why Bring a Tarp on the West Coast Trail?
Why would you want to bring a tarp on the West Coast Trail? It’s a gruelling 75km hike up and down… Read More »Why Bring a Tarp on the West Coast Trail?
Icebreaker teams up with Simon Beck for new base layer designs
November 2014, TheCampsiteBlog.com teamed up with Icebreaker Canada for a giveaway of a few of their newest long sleeve shirts from their… Read More »Icebreaker teams up with Simon Beck for new base layer designs
Finding Happiness in the Pursuit of Big Goals
Some of the greatest stories in history have been large quests. The kind where the hero goes out and returns… Read More »Finding Happiness in the Pursuit of Big Goals
Choosing the right outdoor sport for you
The number of outdoor sports you can choose from is growing every day. It can be hard to choose which… Read More »Choosing the right outdoor sport for you
Book Review: The Avalanche Handbook
That feeling of being weightless, gliding through the dry, powdery snow. That feeling of wonder as you gaze at the… Read More »Book Review: The Avalanche Handbook
Scouts Canada Looking for Volunteers in Nanaimo
Do you have outdoor skills that you would like to share with boys and girls ages 14 to 17? Scouts… Read More »Scouts Canada Looking for Volunteers in Nanaimo
