Extreme Hiking - Traveling Blog by J. Robb Montana

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One of the most rewarding opportunities is climbing to the top of mountain range in Alberta, Canada. Looking over the vast rugged country side leaves you content with satisfaction. Here you are at the top of the world walking along the ridge of Starlite Mountain range, precarious peaks within Willmore Wilderness. Willmore Wilderness is the best kept secret, traveling into the provincial park is only by foot, bike or horse. All motorized vehicles are prohibited in order to preserve the raw-land.

The one question that you must ask yourself before you walk into wild country - Are you ready?

Walking into the wilderness with a heavy backpack is in itself an accomplishment; your pack must be carefully planned in advance with the right supplies ready for your trip.

Here is a list of items you should bring with you into the raw wilderness: 

1. Water and water purification
2. First Aid kit with items that you can actually use - Check out your kit before you leave (most injuries are related to sprains, strains, blisters and wounds) And remember to bring some kind of relief medicine, such as Tylenol.
3. High energy bars with nuts and oats - don't be afraid to stick at least 20 of these throughout your backpack
4. A small mirror - used for both signaling if in trouble and start a fire by use of the sun. You can bring along a magnifying glass as back-up.
5. A sharp hunting knife with a secure sheath
6. Water proof matches and preferably small dry kindling (Just in case you aren't experienced to find kindling within the wilderness)
7. Bring along other types of firestarters - such as flint. Check your outdoors shop for more suggestions.
8. Sleeping bag and Tent
9. Proper hiking shoes - make sure they are well worn in before you begin your hiking trip
10. GPS or compass - I prefer a GPS
11. Sunglasses and sunscreen
12. whistle - not to scare the bears - but to use in case of being lost
13. Light source - flashlight with batteries
14. writing source - pencils or even pencil crayons ( Pencils can even be used as kindling source if need be in an emergency)
15. Rope - preferably 20 metres (Use strong rope material, such as: nylon)
16. Emergency blanket
17. A good set of sharp scissors - check them out before you leave
18. Map of the area you are traveling
19. Insect repellant (Anyone in trouble with Bees?)
20. pocket knife with multi- use items; Swiss has always been my favorite
21. Proper Clothing: therma-socks, underwear,hat, t-shirts, long light pants and shorts,windbreaker, warm jacket, sweater. In other words make sure you are ready for any kind of temperature within the mountains - the weather can change from summer to winter within minutes.
22. Fishing gear - like fishing line and hooks
23. Compact cooking equipment
24. Non - perishable food items
25. Outdoor books - such as Canadian Recipes of the Great White North
26. Bear bangers
27. And last but not least - never enter the wilderness by yourself - make sure you bring along a buddy

Are you ready for the great outdoors? Be sure to get the inside information  on the outdoors : Canadian Recipes of the Great White North with more outdoor tips with fun stories, outdoor recipes and fun interactive illustrations the whole family will enjoy 

J. Robb Montana is a freelance writer presently working on a movie script :  Black Angels of Sirus 5 and science-fiction book : Robotics on Mars

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