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Spring is coming :)
Snow is clearing from trails... Flowers are starting to play peekaboo! It's a great time to be outdoors!
Look how easily this plant catches fire with a simple spark! This was the first sunny afternoon after days of of rain. Even though there are still months until we're back in the fire season, it's still worth taking care on the trails.
So many tourists stop at famous destinations like Cathedral Grove but have no idea of the beauty lying just beyond the gravel paths, cedar fencing and information boards. At Outsider Adventures we love to share more natural Vancouver Island experiences.... This was a short pause to enjoy mist on the water on our way to guiding a Fall hike on Mount Horne.
October 22nd- Cross on the Commons! Cyclocross is coming to Qualicum Beach for the first time! Join more than 400 riders of all ages and abilities on mountain bikes, hybrids, tourers or cyclo-cross bikes for a fun day of racing based around the QB Civic Centre. Categories from beginner to expert, with Masters, Youth and Kids' categories, right down to toddlers on run bikes. If you Great prizes, great fun, great atmosphere... If you're not up for a few laps, make sure and come cheer the riders (cowbells and other clangy things are part of the tradition!) More information Canada's most popular cyclocross league at crossontherock.com
So, research was done... 7 years giving lessons on the water and this is the first of these that I, or anyone else I know has seen off Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. As scary as this big fried egg jellyfish looks, they're pretty much harmless to humans. The sting from their 15 foot long tentacles is so mild that some sea creatures hitch a ride and steal the food the jelly catches. Gotta love nature, and how much of it we enjoy here at Outsider Adventures!
Outsider Adventures' Wilderness Skills
Firestarting practice in Winter is challenging but fun! It's our favourite way to share hot drinks on the trails, and a good skill to practice. We shot this little video near Nanaimo while checking out a new location for Outsider Adventures' Wilderness Skills Classes. We hope to encourage hikers around the world to leave a route plan and carry emergency supplies, even on short outings. The right gear doesn't have to take up much space or cost a lot. More advice on being prepared on the trails and our Wilderness Skills Classes from Outsider Adventures Inc. in Qualicum Beach. [email protected]