Behind The Brand Repost of the 2016 North Face is Turning 50 article We are named for the coldest, most unforgiving side of a mountain. We have helped explorers reach the most unfathomable heights of the Himalayas. But The North Face ® legend begins, ironically, on a beach. More precisely, San Francisco’s North Beach neighbourhood,…
The Happy Camper heads out for a late fall walk in the woods (Crown land along the border of Algonquin Park) with Algonquin Outfitter’s Nate Smith, manager of the Huntsville store. They gather ingredients for boiling up a bush tea on separate stick stoves (Kelly Kettle & KIHD Products) and share a whisky (Old Forester)…
Over the next year, we will be exploring Algonquin Provincial Park while filming a documentary series that takes a look at what the park offers the over 800,000 visitors who flock there each year. We will also be looking at both the native and western history of the park, the parks use as a tool…
Part 1 of 2 – Day 1 Although it was a late start this year, I was super thrilled to be in the backcountry of Algonquin Park last weekend! I made this trip into an extended weekend (Thursday – Sunday). The trip was planned to start at Rock Lake; we complete a 375-metre portage to…
“What?” I exclaimed, “there’s wilderness in Muskoka?” It was hard to believe knowing well the typecast image that expounded an opulent cottage mecca, 5-star resorts and endless golf courses slashed through the bush.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2019 – Nalgene Outdoor, manufacturers of the original water bottle that traces its roots back to 1949, applauds the search and rescue workers and quick-thinking of Curtis Whitson who used an SOS message in a Nalgene water bottle to get rescued from a remote part of the Arroyo Seco River known…
This 10-part series brings Mark’s trip-logs to life, and aims to exhibit the breathtaking sights and sounds of the Algonquin backcountry. It strives to inspire people to get out and experience backcountry canoe camping for themselves, and for seasoned paddlers, acts as an informational vehicle for trip planning, or as a simple way of quenching spring paddling fever as we await ice out!
Dive into a visual extravaganza with Chris and Julia as they discover and explore the backcountry of Algonquin Park’s northern side. If you haven’t yet discovered Chris Prouse’s Youtube channel you really should pay it a visit, subscribe and hit that bell to get notified about every new video that’s uploaded. Algonquin Outfitters is proud…
Algonquin Provincial Park holds a special place in my heart; for as long as I can remember I have been hiking these gorgeous trails. My family has a long history with these pristine lakes and rolling hills. My late grandmother fell in love with Algonquin in 1945, when she was just 10 years old. She…
Trip Report – February, 2018 [see part one] Crossing Algonquin 2018 Feb 2nd – 11th A story of 3 friends crossing Ontario’s great park How it started Almost 3 years ago I moved from the little town of Moosonee, on the James Bay Coast, where I lived for 5 years with my family, to Huntsville….
View this post on Instagram She can't believe it's only 2lbs. This ultralight #nemotent just changed my backpacking situation! Thanks to the amazing folks at #algonquinoutfitters for getting this in for me:) A post shared by Kelly Jacobsen (@ithaca_wild) on Aug 17, 2017 at 7:53am PDT
Algonquin Provincial Park hiking trails fall into two categories: day hiking or backpacking. Day Hiking Trails: Algonquin Park features 18 trails for day hiking that range in length from less than a kilometre to over 10 km. (See the Day Hiking Trails Map) Backpacking Trails: If you’re looking for more than just a day excursion,…
“Wanted to thank you all for helping to make our trip a wonderful experience for all the Scouts and Leaders that participated. Your staff was friendly, courteous and helpful. We WILL be back next year.”
This is one of our most popular day trips! Enjoy an easy lake and river paddle to scenic Ragged Falls and back. This self-guided trip departs right from the dock of our Oxtongue Lake store and can be done in 3-4 hours. Take a picnic lunch! Once you see this beautiful waterfall from your canoe…
A guided Algonquin Park day trip is a great way to get a taste of what canoe tripping in Algonquin Park is all about. Canoes, paddles, all safety equipment, lunch and transportation from our store to and from Algonquin Park are provided. While exploring part of the park by canoe, one of our skilled guides…