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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…
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Garmin GPSMAP 62 – Initial Setup – Calibrate Compass
Quick overview of what to expect when you take out your new garmin gpsmap 62s out of the box. Goes over the language selection, electronic compass calibration, unit setup, backlight setup, position format and key layout.
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Garmin Forerunner 110 vs 405 /410 Compare Review
This is a quick compare review between a garmin forerunner 110 and a 405. Our local outfitter store, Trail Shop provided me with a demo unit and I ran with the unit for about 20 km which forms the basis of my review. I will use the 405 as the comparison. overall the device…
