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Paddle & Portage – Packing
We go over the packing list of what I’m bringing for the two day paddle & portage trip.
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Cuvée Boréal Bluets
We sample a blueberry beer from Boréale, mainly from products from Quebec. This doesn’t look like a beer, more like a fritzy fruit drink with the blueberry coming in so slightly. Very subtle beer taste. Drink this ice cold on a hot summer day and this ends up being a very refreshing brew.
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Storehouse Butchery and Local Produce
Interview with Jessi Gillis from Storehouse Butchery and Local Produce, in the Hydrostone area of Halifax.
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Domaine de Grand Pré Winery – Part 2
Second part of our interview with Hanspeter Stutz of Domaine de Grand Pré winery in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia .
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Primus Classic Trail vs BCB Crusader Cup
This is a very unscientific comparison of the Primus Classic Trail and the BCB Crusader Cup. My goal is not to see which is better. The 2 stoves are vastly different. The Crusader Cup is ideal for short hikes or overnight trips while the Primus is much better for long haul hikes.
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2012 Halifax Seaport Beerfest
We went to the 6th Annual Halifax Seaport Beerfest, along Pier 21 in the seaport market district of the downtown core. We reviewed our top 3 brew, the biggest surprise, disappointment, food & overall vibe of the show. Our Top 3 Brews, we focused on IPA and Pale Ale as there was a nice mix…
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Domaine de Grand Pré Winery- Part 1
Interview with Hanspeter Stutz of Domaine de Grand Pré winery in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia.
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How to Create a Garmin Custom Map
This is a tutorial on how to create a custom Garmin map by using google earth to create a KMZ file with an image overlay. Then take the KMZ file and drop it into your CustomMaps folder on your Garmin device. In this example, I am using a GPSMAP 62s.
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Map & Compass – How to Find Your Position on a Topo Map Using a GPS & UTM
This quick video shows you how you can use your GPS to find your position on a Topo map using the UTM / NAD 83 format & datum. There is a LOT to learn about map reading which is useful when your GPS fails.
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Garmin GPSMap 62 – Tracks vs Routes
Quick tutorial on the difference between a track & route. A track or tracklog is a breadcrumb trail of your current activity on your GPS. This could be your day of hiking in a park. You can use the tracback feature on your garmin gpsmap 62 to navigate back using the same track if you…
