holiday
gift guide 2011
Stumped on what to get for your favourite
backpacker, paddler, or camper? Here are some great gift ideas to help
get you started with your holiday shopping.
This product, from Fox 40, makes a wonderful stocking
stuffer for those who love the water...
 FOX
40 SONIK BLAST CMG MULTI COLOR
Most efficient pealess whistle in it’s class!
Stand out amongst the crowd -
superior performance and comfort with a sporty multi-colored design!
Superior performance combined with superior comfort. Ideal for personal
safety, survival and search & rescue.
Precise whistle chamber calibration assures pure frequency performance;
less effort, crisper sound. Flawless patented pealess whistle emits
distinct louder pitch without a lot of effort. Superior clear loud
blast can be heard over long distances and intense ambient noise.
Cushioned Mouth Grip provides additional comfort and is perfect for
reliably holding the whistle in the mouth in wet conditions.
You’re sure to be seen and heard with the Sonik Blast CMG Multi-Colored
whistle. Proudly made in Canada!
The Sonik Blast CMG Multi Color is priced at $10.49 (MSRP). For more
information on this product and other Fox 40 products, please visit
www.fox40world.com
Here is a little book, sure to please any camper with a sweet tooth.
It fits perfectly into a stocking...
SO MUCH S'MORE TO DO
 The
s'more, it's brilliant in its simplicity. But have you tried replacing
that chocolate bar with a peanut butter cup?
Becky Rasmussen has taken the ultimate campfire dessert and found
more than 50 ways to make it even better! With a marshmallow toasting
guide and all sorts of fun recipes--including s'mores for holidays
and some ''spirited'' s'mores--this handy little cookbook is essential
for any fireside snack session.
Click
to purchase this book on Amazon.ca
What's the perfect gift for someone who loves Ontario's
outdoors?
GIFTS FOR ONTARIO OUTDOOR-LOVERS
A Seasonal or Annual Day Pass was the top staff pick
for young camper families. It allows unlimited day-use entry to all
Ontario Parks. Day pass prices range from $70 to $150.50, including
HST. Staff also suggested a winter yurt adventure for families, especially
those who camp at Ontario Parks in summer but rarely visit in winter.
Yurt adventures can be booked online through Ontario Parks' reservations,
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/reservations.html More gift ideas
for families and other outdoor lovers are found in this Park
Blog,
A Lasting Gift was the popular staff pick for
life-long lovers of Ontario Parks. The donation program is a way to
give back to nature and to Ontario Parks, and to help ensure that
future generations can enjoy all that Ontario Parks provide. www.alastinggift.ca
Is there a foodie who is an outdoor adventurer on
your gift list? Here's are two books that will help them create delicious
food on their wilderness excursions...
A FORK IN THE TRAIL
Laurie Ann March brings you mouthwatering recipes
for all aspects of your menu whether on the trail or your favourite
waterway. This book included tips and techniques, dehydration instruction
and lightweight options for backcountry trips.
Fork in the Trail: Mouthwatering Meals and Tempting Treats for the Backcountry
ANOTHER FORK IN THE TRAIL
Vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free? Laurie Ann March
brings you a selection of recipes to make your outdoor meals more
memorable. She even discusses how to convert your own recipes into
terrific backcountry fare.
Another Fork in the Trail: Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for the Backcountry
Becky Mason's new DVD makes wonderful gift idea for the person who wants
to hone their solo paddling techniques.
 ADVANCED
CLASSIC SOLO CANOEING
Becky Mason takes you for a wild spin in her cedar-canvas
canoe on the crystal clear waters of Lac Vert, Quebec. The advanced
strokes and manoeuvres she shows are fun to watch and learn. And you'll
be spellbound with the stunning underwater camera angles. During the
ride Becky shares tips, techniques and stories that surround these
heritage strokes
Bonus features include a short video called Solo
Reflections where Becky teams up with internationally renowned recording
artist Ian Tamblyn to create an amazing collaborative musical paddling
performance.
The out takes from the production of the movie included
in Classic Solo Moments are pretty funny with the underwater shots
of the fish wanting in on the action.
Also included on the disc is the original Classic
Solo Canoeing from 2000. This award winning film will help you to
learn the basic solo paddling strokes simply and gracefully, master
the art of the portage, and pick up tips on canoe safety, maintenance,
and equipment selection.
Available from Becky Mason's website, redcanoes.ca
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