Author: thecyr

  • Hypothermia 101

    Hypothermia 101

    Hypothermia is a condition that occurs when inner body temperature drops more than two degrees below normal. It means the body is seriously cold and losing heat faster than it can produce it. The body loses body heat four ways: Conduction, Convection, Radiation & Evaporation. When people begin to lose heat from exposure, they will shiver…

  • Leave No Trace Principles

    Leave No Trace Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands. When geocaching, try to apply as many of the principles as much as possible. Source: http://www.leavenotrace.ca

  • Map & Compass – How to Use a Compass

    Map & Compass – How to Use a Compass

    There are several kinds of compasses, one kind to attach to the map, one kind to attach to your thumb. The thumb-compass is used mostly by orienteers who just want to run fast, and this is the kind of compass I normally use.

  • Garmin Fit ANT+ for iOS

    Here are my impressions of Garmin’s ANT+ adapter and Garmin FIT iOS application.

  • St-Ambroise Vintage Ale 2011

    This is another special brew from St. Ambroise. When you see this special packaging, you know that you will get quality. A very smooth beer, with lots of flavour going on. I would cellar a few of these and try them 8-10 months later. This has the traits of an amazing brew.

  • Think Twice About The Ice!

    Think Twice About The Ice!

    With colder weather finally upon us, many outdoor enthusiasts are hitting the slopes, trails, lakes and rivers to enjoy winter activities like snowmobiling and skating.  But with the unseasonably warm weather in some areas of the country, thin ice is a serious threat.  

  • Ticks and Lyme disease in Nova Scotia

    Ticks and Lyme disease in Nova Scotia

    Ticks in Nova Scotia Widespread in the Eastern US. In Canada, it has been collected in Ontario, Quebec, and all Atlantic provinces. In Image – Top: nymph, Blacklegged ticks. Bottom: dog ticks.