Winter camping is a burgeoning activity in canada, and kevin callan s complete guide to winter camping provides information and tips on every aspect of snow and ice fun and safety including advice on setting up shelters, choosing sleep systems, warm clothing, how to track animals, check ice thickness, operate a snowmobile and even catch a fish while winter camping a down to earth, easy to. Kevin is the author of 15 books on canoeing and camping and is a poplar speaker across north america. Tips for winter camping with the happy camper watch news. We team up with the happy camper, kevin callan, to. Its due in april, which means a lot of tenttime for me in the next three months. Kevin callans most popular book is the happy camper. Kevin callan, the happy camper, will introduce you to the practices and principles of winter camping. This book will help you on your way to enjoying more of the year outdoors and hopefully you too will continue the social gathering online and in person with other campers to learn more and share your winter camping experiences. Hot off the press and just in time for christmas time.
Kevin callans once around algonquin is an exciting tale of misadventure on the toughest route in ontarios most wellloved wilderness. He is a featured speaker at many of north americas largest paddling and outdoors events, and his youtube channel features many tips, tricks and wisdom for anyone looking to enjoy time outside. Secondly, we hope to provide you with a resource of information to help you get out and enjoy. Canoeing the river spey with kevin callan, ray goodwin and justine curgenven part 1. Kevin callan new book, once around algonquin, now available. In addition, there is a section dedicated to coldweather winter camping, and for those only outdoors for a day or two, a chapter on weekend gourmet is the place to go for special meals. Kevin callan has been hard at work to compile everything you need to know about hot tenting and cold tenting winter camping into a handy.
Kevin callan, the happy camper, author of 16 books, including many canoe route guides, joins me to talk about his love of winter camping. The complete guide to winter camping was originally scheduled to be out october 15th, 2017, but kevin callan himself said maybe closer to the last week of octoberfirst week of november 2017. Nov 25, 2015 the happy camper and hottent guru kevin callan has been staying warm in subzero weather for many seasons. See all books authored by kevin callan, including the happy camper. Hes also known as the happy camper, and he certainly has always been happy when ive camped or chatted with him. The mnr could have had the rights to every kevin callan book, after all, they wrote every kevin callan book. Canoeing the river spey with kevin callan, ray goodwin and justine curgenven element 1. Kevin callan books list of books by author kevin callan. One of north americas top canoeing and outdoors experts, kevin callan explains how to get the most from your camping experience no matter where you pitch your tent, what you forgot to pack or what. Cold tenting without a heat source has been long considered the only way to winter camp. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, out. The happy camper is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated, highly entertaining compendium of basic wilderness instruction and welltested campsite advice. But kevin callan says that hot tenting, or camping with a small stove in the tent, is a safe and fun way to camp in the winter elements. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Grab a copy todayhey, maybe you were even a part of it. Many readers here will be familiar with ray goodwin. I love winter campingbut that doesnt mean im an expert. Kevin callan on the joys of winter camping paul kirtley podcast. Now that winter has officially arrived we decided to get some tips for navigating the wilderness this season. Readers who follow both my work and kevins might also remember i contributed to kevins complete guide to winter camping book. Kevin has been a guest on my podcast several times too. Kevin callan is the author of numerous books on enjoying the great outdoors, including the bestselling a paddlers guide series and the happy camper. Complete guide to winter camping canadian outdoor equipment. Complete guide to winter camping covers nearly every aspect of snow and ice fun and safety.
Posttrip postscript with kevin callan, justine curgenven and ray goodwin. Jan 19, 2019 kevin callan, the happy camper, will introduce you to the practices and principles of winter camping. While taking you through all the aspects of camping in the colder months of the year, he has. An essential cookbook packed with easy, lightweight, high energy, gourmet recipes and comprehensive outdoor cooking information for hikers. Kevin callan on the joys of winter camping paul kirtley. This time kevin callan is equipping campers with all they need to know about how to have fun in the great winter outdoors. While sharing his love of this paddling paradise, callan details some of the parks history and evolution, interweaving stories from the voyage.
At the end of this babble, dont buy anything of kevin callans, go to chapters indigo write down the name of the. Complete guide to winter camping, book by kevin callan. Check out the links further down this page if you are interested in listening to these. This of course is a must have for every winter camper, and will make a great holiday season gift. Thats why i decided to place a section in this new book. Jan 23, 2019 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Here are 20 perfect quickgetaway canoe routes for one, two and threeday paddles. Callan s new book, complete guide to winter camping. We team up with the happy camper, kevin callan, to learn more about winter camping and. I dont have a stove ring, i dont have a baffle and i dont have a problem boiling water or cooking. Kevin callan a guide to enjoying winter camping in warmth and comfort. Nov 27, 2017 kevin callan is here, its time to go winter camping. Complete guide to winter camping by kevin callan complete with photos and expert advice from seasoned winter campers and travelers, this book will appeal equally to car camping families and adventurous individuals looking to extend their outdoors activities into another season.
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Canadas happy camper, our friend kevin callan, author of the new complete guide to winter camping joins us on this podcast with his welcoming way of sharing his knowledge of the woods in winter. Kevin callan s once around algonquin is an exciting tale of misadventure on the toughest route in ontarios most wellloved wilderness. A mix of new and old, this 176page paperback offers instruction on just about everything from building a shelter in the backcountry and gear selection to firstaid and traveling with your. The happy camper announces new winter camping book. You dont have to pack up your tent at the first sign of snow. This is typical for conversations with kevin but the spur for this particular session was my wanting to talk to kevin about his latest book. Looking to see if anyone has any experience with winter camping reservations for algonquin park. K evin callan is well known as a paddler and author of many canoeroute guidebooks for his native province of ontario, canada. He is a camping and canoe enthusiast, a frequent guest on radio and television and speaks at key canoe events.
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