Alberta Camping AssociationThursday, March 3, 2011 The Alberta Camping Association represents organized camps in Alberta that voluntarily meet basic standards of good practice & safety. We believe in the value of camp, and promote camp as a citizenship, leadership, & skill development experience for life

Camping Basics Thursday, March 3, 2011 Camping offers the serenity of escape — and, if it's combined with the exercise of a hiking trip, it benefits both body and mind. The simplicity of camping combined with the beauty of nature can help us readjust and unwind from our hectic lifestyles.

Cold Weather Camping Thursday, March 3, 2011 Cold weather camping as defined by BSA is "camping in weather where the average daily temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit and conditions are cold, wet or windy." The most important thing to remember about cold weather camping is to KEEP DRY. Moi

Outdoor CampsThursday, March 3, 2011 A great site for information on outdoor camps in various Canadian locations.The overall purpose of any Salvation Army camp is to serve the total personality and health needs of the camper; spiritual, educational, social, and recreational through a creati

Winter CampingThursday, March 3, 2011 The best place to start is with an assumption that you have at least a small amount of Backpacking expreience. To start your backpacking career in the winter might be asking an awful lot of yourself. So I will presume that you are comfortable around backp