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Back Country Trip Resources

Leave no Trace:

Step it Up Adventures supports the leave no trace principles, which are guidelines that outdoor enthusiasts abide by to minimize their impact on the environment.  The principles are:

  1. Plan ahead and prepare

  2. Travel and camp only on durable surfaces

  3. Have proper waste disposal

  4. Leave what you find (except for waste)

  5. Minimize campfire impact

  6. Respect wildlife

  7. Be mindful of other visitors

Leave no Trace: 7 Min Video Series 

You guide(s) will review these principles before you embark on your back country trip. 

Bear Wise Education:

Black bears are active on the Bruce Peninsula from early spring until late fall. Normally avoiding humans, they prefer forested areas to find food, refuge and den sites. However, Black bear sightings do occur and it's important that we take steps to understand how to reduce the chance of a bear encounters and what to do should we encounter a bear. ​

Bear Wise Outdoor Safety Tips.

Bear Wise: 2 Min Video

Before you embark on your back country trip your guide(s) will explain:

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1. The steps we are taking to avoid bear sightings/contact.

2. Common bear behaviour and what they mean.

3. What to do if we see a bear. 

Backcountry Food Options:

Purchase Your Meals
Canadian Cold

Lightweight, portable home style meals and treats, full of flavour and no added preservative.  Our guides enjoy an incredibly hearty and nutritious Canadian Cold meal at the end of each of their travel days.
 

Do it Yourself Meals
Andrew Skurka

Andrew Skurka is a world class adventure athlete best known for his distance hiking.  He is also a guide and a writer. We have attached Andrew's recipe book, one that our Step it Up Adventure guide use regularly when preparing for a back country trip.

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Simple DIY Trail Side Snack

  • Dried meats - Beef jerky, Hot Rods

  • Trail Mix - Store bought or DIY

  • Granola/Energy Bars - Store bought or DIY

  • Dried nuts and fruit 

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