https://www.loridoesthething.com/tripplans daily 0.75 2026-05-10 https://www.loridoesthething.com/tripplans/5-scenic-paddling-day-trips-near-vancouver monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/f07a9eb6-e854-4293-b5d2-a2c0f380a1c2/IMG_8410+copy.jpg Trip Plans - 5 Scenic Paddling Day Trips near Vancouver - #1 Widgeon Slough, Pitt Meadows This is one of my favourite paddling spots - it feels like you’re paddling in Jurassic Park or something. The water is spectacularly clear, the mountains are gorgeous, the route is pretty relaxed, and if you’re lucky you’ll spot a black bear. For real, bring bear spray here. Pitt Lake is one of the world's largest tidal freshwater lakes with an average three-foot tide range. Water levels and the resulting currents in the Pitt River are more complicated than those in the Strait of Georgia as they are influenced by both the tides and the flow/discharge of the Fraser River. You need to be most aware of the currents when doing the short crossing from the boat launch across into the slough but max currents in the Pitt River will usually be <2.0 knots. Those on paddleboards will want to be mindful of the strong afternoon wind that picks up shortly before the return crossing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/8ef29dfb-a4cc-47fb-a46f-3f4cb85af399/LoriPaddlesWidgeon.png Trip Plans - 5 Scenic Paddling Day Trips near Vancouver Parking: park and launch from Grant Narrows Park at Pitt–Addington Marsh Wildlife Management Area. Bring $10 cash for paid parking which is enforced May-Oct. Route: Cross immediately from the boat launch into the small channel on the other side - you’ll see signs for no motorized vessels. Follow the winding slough, there will be a sign for the campground which is a nice route to follow with picnic tables and toilets available at the campground. Notes: bring bearspray, no cell service so remember to download offline maps, there is a hike to Widgeon Falls from the campsite you can add-on. No toilets available between parking lot and campground - practice leave no trace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/e601de71-75f7-4f27-b015-54452f6a2866/PXL_20230219_012734187.jpg Trip Plans - 5 Scenic Paddling Day Trips near Vancouver - #2 Stave Lake, Mission An alternative to busy Alouette Lake in Golden Ears is Stave Lake. This place can get a bad rep as a party lake but I still really enjoy paddling here, especially for the “ghost forests” that you can can paddle over. Parking: there is the Stave Lake boat launch but if you want to explore the ghost forests, launch from one of the rec sites further up like Lower Kearsley Recreation Site - bring cash for parking/day-use access. Route: paddle across from the west side that you’ll launch from to the east where most of the ghost forests are. Be careful not to catch a fin or rudder on the tree stumps! Notes: no cell service so remember to download offline maps, there is a large off-roading community hilariously called “dirt church” that gets pretty rowdy in the mudflats. I usually check Facebook to avoid any of their events as it can be really loud and busy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/32fd43d3-8afb-47da-b99c-a38b79808c98/IMG_5463.jpg Trip Plans - 5 Scenic Paddling Day Trips near Vancouver - #3 Stanley Park, Vancouver Paddling the iconic Stanley Park seawall from the water is epic! Starting from False Creek, this route takes you by the best of Stanley Park - the Inukshuk at English Bay, Second Beach, Third Beach, to the famous Siwash Rock. Keep an eye out for seals and if the tide is low, there are beautiful purple and coral coloured starfish to be seen between second and third beach. Stop for an ice cream at the concession stand at Third Beach, my favourite beach in the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/01d88275-b748-4b6c-b8b4-75bb78100521/LoriPaddlesStanley.png Trip Plans - 5 Scenic Paddling Day Trips near Vancouver - Parking: park and launch from Vanier Boat Launch. There are other launch/parking options in Stanley Park like the parking lot at Second and Third beach but it is often busy and awkward to launch from. Vanier is definitely your best bet. Route: start from Vanier boat launch and cross immediately as boats have to follow a reduced speed in this area - they will be able to rip it out of there around the off leash dog park in Kits so cross ASAP. Be very mindful of boat traffic, especially in the summer, cross quickly and together as a group. Paddle along English Bay beach to Second and Third beach, turning back at Siwash Rock. The water is usually super flat and calm in this area until 11am. *Extremely important* you cannot kayak under the Lions Gate Bridge - it is a restricted area so use Siwash Rock as your turnaround point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/ce8d7971-1408-4ad1-814b-84884188b999/PXL_20240622_234327621%7E2.jpg Trip Plans - 5 Scenic Paddling Day Trips near Vancouver - #4 Lillooet Lake, Pemberton A further, but stunning alternative to Alice Lake in Squamish or Green Lake in Whistler is Lillooet Lake in Pemberton. This large lake is surrounded by mountains, has sandy beaches, and offers endless paddling. The first come first serve lakeside camping is a bonus. Parking: park and launch from Strawberry Point Rec Site Route: no specific route for this lake! Notes: first come first serve camping available for $15/night cash. Limited cell service. Gravel road is decent, no need for 4x4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/9b043bff-786e-40a9-a5e6-0a8ba8b63c00/IMG_4234.jpg Trip Plans - 5 Scenic Paddling Day Trips near Vancouver #5 Indian Arm (Deep Cove), North Vancouver This is a classic day-trip recommendation for a reason! This fjord is stunning with sheer granite cliffs and deep, dense forests. The only problem is parking, so try to go during the week if you can. Parking: parking at the closest lot (east side of Panorama drive) is limited to three hours. Alternative longer parking options are the schools during the summer (Cove Cliff and Seycove Secondary). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/228b4a01-9f78-49c9-aa87-99fcd289ff69/PXL_20230710_173802834.jpg Trip Plans - 5 Scenic Paddling Day Trips near Vancouver - Route: launch from Panorama Park and paddle across to Jug or Racoon Island for a picnic. This is a really great route for a day trip, especially for beginners. You can push on as far as Twin Islands. The real highlight is the Granite Falls waterfall and camping area, however this is ~3.5 hour paddle one way. Notes: no cell service as you get further up the fjord. With the parking situation I find I can launch, paddle to Racoon Island for a picnic and swim, and make it back just barely in time for the 3 hour parking limit. This is a great spot to take visitors as they can rent a kayak from Deep Cove Kayak. https://www.loridoesthething.com/tripplans/desolationsoundguide monthly 0.5 2026-03-21 https://www.loridoesthething.com/tripplans/brokengroup monthly 0.5 2026-03-21 https://www.loridoesthething.com/tripplans/secheltinlet monthly 0.5 2026-03-21 https://www.loridoesthething.com/howto daily 0.75 2026-05-21 https://www.loridoesthething.com/howto/how-to-start-kayaking monthly 0.5 2026-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/e84e1574-95fa-46e6-8be1-e6058c547182/PXL_20240901_030908560.jpg How To - How to start kayaking - So you want to get into kayaking but don’t know where to start? First of all, hells yes! I am stoked on your behalf that you’re getting on the water. Welcome to the club! I bought a kayak and just started kayaking around Vancouver with zero experience. I kept close to shore and only paddled in calm conditions. I had no idea what I was doing and in hindsight, really wish I had taken my first kayaking course earlier as I still struggle to correct my form today. Six years later and my skills have improved wildly through experience and training. Now I confidently take my kayak on epic adventures all around British Columbia. Kayaking has unlocked a whole new sense of confidence, exploration, and spectacular campsites without all the crowds. If I can do it, so can you. Let’s get you started. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/4f15c8a1-6bf5-460d-a593-4569592a59bc/PXL_20240831_023428657.jpg How To - How to start kayaking - Training We are so lucky in Canada to have Paddle Canada a well-structured training program specific to kayaking, available across the country. Their Level 1 kayaking course is typically a two-day on the water course covering the basics like your forward stroke and how to re-enter the kayak if you capsize. It is also super fun, empowering, and a great way to meet other kayakers in your area. As you become more experienced, you can continue taking their courses like the Level 2, a five-day course with a focus on overnight touring. Side note: I noticed Jericho Kayaking Club structures their courses a bit differently. You definitely want to leave the course with your level 1 which is recognized by kayak rental shops across Canada and will allow you to rent kayaks by yourself. If you’ve been in a kayak before, I’d skip their Canada Paddle Basic and head straight for your Level 1. Personally, I did my Level 1 at Deep Cove Kayak and had a blast! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/22860ae6-cc76-432d-b47d-638dfd3f43d4/New+Project+%281%29.jpg How To - How to start kayaking - So what makes a sea kayak? The shape is significantly longer than other types of kayaks, typically 16 feet. The more kayak length in the water, the faster and straighter you’ll go. Compare this to a whitewater kayak that is short and can turn and pivot quickly. With a sea kayak you’ll sit inside a cockpit, not on top with your legs exposed. This allows for more hip control and also means that re-entering the kayak will take a bit of training, and definitely some practice. But this shouldn’t be a barrier to trying! Practicing re-entry is actually super fun, and you don’t need to learn to roll the kayak to safely go on epic adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/480915d7-a7ec-4bca-81be-06e9fce25555/IMG_4805.png How To - How to start kayaking - What else should you consider when looking for a kayak? As a fairly petite person, the weight of the kayak is definitely an important factor for me. I want to be able to lift the kayak to the launch point by myself, although some people will use kayak wheels to support them. Whatever your style, thinking about how you’ll move the kayak on land is something to consider. Skeg vs rudder, or none! The short of it is that skegs and rudders are used to help you paddle straight in winds or current. Some kayaks have neither, and the paddler must rely on paddling technique and edging to maintain a straight course and turn. I wouldn’t make a kayak purchase solely on skeg vs rudder as they perform the same task, but not having one is something to consider for a new paddler. My first kayak did not have a skeg or rudder, and to be honest I didn’t know any better. I probably more quickly had to improve my paddling technique, which may be good for new paddlers or an unwelcome challenge - I think this is personal preference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/6b0186f5-d057-402d-99a8-2c496bd6705e/PXL_20250306_235104965.MP+%281%29.jpg How To - How to start kayaking - Price point is going to have a big influence on your decision. There is nothing wrong with buying a used kayak and “upgrading” in the future. This is really the best way to start so you can decide what aspects are most important to you in your next kayak. Inspect a used kayak for scratches, cracks, sun damage, and ensure the hatches seal properly. If you’re not sure about a used kayak you can always post on Reddit for advice about the specific listing you’re considering, or ask someone from your local paddling club if they’ll come with you to check it out. When looking at cost, you’ll notice a big price difference depending on the kayak material. Fiberglass and composite material kayaks are more expensive than polyethylene, but are made of a higher performance material. You’ll pay a premium for folding or skin-on-frame kayaks, but for a kayak you can store in your apartment or throw on an airplane, that’s the trade off. I do think buying these types of kayaks used is a bit tricky as it’s more challenging to assess the condition of folding/skin-on-frame kayaks unless you had someone with you who has owned this type of kayak before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/1348f5ca-432b-4576-bf57-dd427ec0f8f7/PXL_20241103_223749961.jpg How To - How to start kayaking - Whether new or used, I’m not going to recommend an inflatable kayak. Mainly because I’m not convinced you can reliably re-enter after capsizing given how high it sits on the water (and it’s probably going to suck in the wind). If you’re buying new, definitely head to your local kayaking outfitter as the staff are awesome. Western Canoe Kayak in Abbotsford is worth the drive if you live in Vancouver, and on the island check out Comox Valley Kayaks in Comox or Ocean River Sports in Victoria (they also do really cool events). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/8e484a51-3fc3-4ccb-a2af-e3a195d443b5/paddling+spots.png How To - How to start kayaking - Storage Finding a home for your new kayak can be the most challenging part! As a city dweller, I don’t have the luxury of a garage or backyard to store my kayak in. Thankfully there are several on-the-water storage spots available in Vancouver such as: Vancouver Water Adventures Granville Island $450 Vancouver Water Adventures English Bay $450 Jericho Sailing Club $221 + $135 membership Kitsilano Yacht Club $215 + $415 membership Vancouver Ocean Sports $450 + $215 membership Spruce Harbour Marina $625 Prices are per year or per season, depending on the club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/52b5c49d-0fe0-4e7a-9cca-b4121ea00413/PXL_20250306_220228336.MP.jpg How To - How to start kayaking - Accessories In addition to your kayak, you’re going to need the following “core equipment”: PFD with a whistle Buoyant heaving line (tow rope) at least 15m long Bilge pump Paddle Sprayskirt Sponge 5L dry bag - perfect size for your phone and keys VHF radio (optional) Compass (optional, will need if you start to expand your skills) Wetsuit or Drysuit (depending on when and where you paddle) Roof rack (optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/8ce49f4d-580e-4fc8-980d-cb9337037f2d/IMG_0827+%281%29.jpg How To - How to start kayaking - My rant on VHF radios... I see people using their InReach or other hiking satellite devices as their primary on-the-water safety device and it stresses me out! On the water you’re most likely to be rescued by another nearby boater and you’ll only be able to reach nearby boaters using a VHF radio. Yes, they are expensive and you require a license (although I doubt if you used one in an emergency you’d be penalized), but they are absolutely worth the investment. I really don’t think you can put a price on your safety. Similar to my InReach for hiking, I have a one-button distress signal that will immediately send my coordinates to the Coast Guard and alert nearby vessels. The radio is also useful for listening to the marine forecast in places where you don’t have cell service. I highly encourage you to consider buying a VHF once you start to venture further out from shore. I have the Standard Horizon HX890 and am super happy with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/99acbabb-7229-4611-8be9-12e199e2a64b/Snapshot_202605130_080574.jpg How To - How to start kayaking - The Wetsuit vs Drysuit debate I’ll try not to make this another rant but I firmly believe you don’t need a $1,500 drysuit to kayak, even in the winter. Us kayakers dress for immersion, meaning we dress for the temperature of the water in the event of a capsize. A 5mm wetsuit is perfectly capable of keeping me safe in 5-10 celsius waters. If drysuits were more affordable, it would be lovely to have one instead of getting in/out of a damp wetsuit, but I really don’t mind paddling in my wetsuit and don’t find it restricting at all. I’ve found MEC has the most affordable wetsuits and have been very happy with my fully stitched Xcel Axis 5/4mm. https://www.loridoesthething.com/howto/how-to-adventure-solo monthly 0.5 2026-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/8b379ba2-d7db-46ea-832d-7742a59cbb99/image+%281%29.jpg How To - How to adventure solo - Backcountry Camping If you’re looking to start backcountry camping on your own, start out by picking a popular site like Elfin or Garibaldi and go on a Saturday night - there will be plenty of other campers and hikers on the trail. For some reason I feel like there is an unspoken solidarity with everyone who has hiked in and feel especially safe camping solo at those sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/701e82ca-c470-4504-a6fa-2c8888c9e931/Screenshot+2026-03-22+at+1.07.52%E2%80%AFPM.png How To - How to adventure solo - InReach Breadcrumb Trail If I’m hiking something challenging or super remote, I really like using my InReach mini bread-crumb feature. It tracks your progress in real-time, dropping a series of GPS coordinates as you hike that friends can track online. I have mine set to drop a pin every 10 minutes which is a good balance of detailed tracking while also being mindful of battery conservation. I only use this feature when hiking alone as each crumb can cost up to $0.10, depending on the subscription plan you have with Garmin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/f6cf43b0-7e20-4370-88a7-49a5373316ea/PXL_20250307_004707182.MP_Original+Copy.png How To - How to adventure solo - Things I do solo kayaking: Know how to re-enter my kayak by myself in the conditions I paddle in, and continuously practice. If you can’t re-enter, you should not be on the water. Always wear a PFD with a whistle Dress for immersion, i.e. dress for the temperature of the water if you were to capsize. I have a winter wetsuit (5/4mm) and a spring/fall wetsuit (2mm) that I pick between depending on the water temperature of where I’m paddling Check the wind and wave forecast before every paddle Plan my paddle based on the forecast and water temperature - i.e. in the winter I’m going to paddle closer to shore Leave a trip plan with a friend telling them when I’m paddling, where I’m launching from and where I plan to paddle, and text them when I return Keep a charged cellphone in a dry bag on my kayak Keep a charged VHF radio on my body when paddling in the winter, rougher conditions, or more isolated locations https://www.loridoesthething.com/howto/how-to-make-camping-bougie monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/172d7378-d283-4566-b4e4-6322923f5dce/PXL_20240831_133959919.jpg How To - How to make camping bougie - #1 Hot Towel I stole this camping hack from a guided kayaking tour in Norway. I was offered a hot face towel in the morning and it was HEAVENLY. This ritual has now caught on with everyone I’ve ever camped with. It’s simple - pack a face towel and a medium size tupperware container. Roll up the face towels like a fancy hotel, place them in the tupperware, and cover with hot water. This must be completed within the first 5 minutes of waking up for the ultimate effect. This doesn’t sound like much but trust me it will be almost as good as that first morning coffee. Almost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/f65a0a74-6605-45be-b392-6a2719b54edd/PXL_20240927_195106263.MP-EDIT.jpg How To - How to make camping bougie - #2 Sleeping Cot When I first started camping, I really struggled to have a comfortable sleep. As a side sleeper I’d always wake up numb and be tossing and turning. Having a sleeping cot changed everything. I now LOVE sleeping outside. The cot is probably in my top 3 favourite pieces of gear - the difference is that substantial. Put your sleeping mat on top and it honestly doesn’t feel much different than your bed at home. This NatureHike cot packs down small enough to fit in my kayak, and very tightly fits my backcountry tent. Also - bonus hack I’ll mention here, the fugg boots (fake uggs). SO comfy for chillin around camp. Get these bad boys from Walmart, Costco or Joe Fresh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/dba35104-bb5e-4fb8-825a-2e5b258de732/PXL_20240831_155515590.jpg How To - How to make camping bougie - #3 Re-usable Plates As you’ve probably figured out, I love a bougie camp meal. Plating your food on a pretty plate is chefs kiss. It’s also really nice to eat off a real plate instead of a slowly disintegrating paper plate. Dollarama is a great place to buy re-usable plates from. I got this one here from London Drugs on sale for $2 bucks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/b8573b47-0d25-4f34-a84f-633fb29fdd07/IMG_2967.jpg How To - How to make camping bougie - #4 Epic Meals Stop eating hot dogs camping and plan an epic menu. I use camping as an excuse to buy nice seafood, steaks, and go all out. Gourmet meals in nature is a 12/10. If you need some meal inspiration check out these recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/70f9a03a-981b-4485-b55e-8617c743a93d/PXL_20240901_060602728.NIGHT.jpg How To - How to make camping bougie - #5 Twinkle Lights Another cheap purchase from Dollarama or London Drugs that adds another level of cozy to your adventure. Solar charging lights look great around the campfire or around your tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/8f59bb2e-00ea-44df-8fb5-0f09de666779/IMG_6639.jpg How To - How to make camping bougie - Bonus Recommendation: Sauna I didn’t include this in the top 5 because it’s so ridiculous but the ULTIMATE bougie camping accessory is obviously the sauna tent. I think I’ve blown the mind of all my friends who have joined me camping with this thing. How could I not include this as at least an honourable mention? If you have the budget, holy do I recommend this! https://www.loridoesthething.com/howto/camprecipes monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/917988c5-ec04-4d79-b60c-d85dd01ff717/PXL_20220515_015630092.jpg How To - Camping Recipes - Lori’s Famous Seafood Boil This is definitely a frontcountry recipe - you’ve got to cook this on your first night and make sure to keep the seafood on plenty of ice in the cooler, but it is hands down the BEST camp meal to try on your next adventure. I want you to try making this so much that I’m going to put together a detailed tutorial on how to make it on YouTube. For now, the short version is to follow this recipe but with some tweaks. Recommended adjustments -> cook the corn separately as I swear there is no pot large enough to cook all of this in one pot. You can cook the potatoes separately if needed as well. You’ll want to bring a large cookie sheet to serve it up “family style” without all the juices dripping on and through the table making a mess. This recipe is super easy to scale up for a larger group - just add more pots and seafood. The recipe is actually very simple - you’re really just boiling water with some spices and following the exact timing of when to put each seafood type in. I usually plan for one lobster tail per person, one bag of shrimp per four people (assuming ~16 large shrimps/bag), one bag of snow crab legs per two people, and four clams per person. I also always buy one more tin of old bay than I think I’ll need. All of the seafood gets cooked from frozen, except the clams (which I tend to skip most of the time anyways). This is a bougie meal at about $45/per person in seafood, but I keep an eye out at my local grocery and they often have Canadian snow crab legs on two-for-one specials so I stock up then which brings the cost down significantly. I highly recommend the lobster tails and clams from the Daily Catch in Vancouver and if you want to be really bougie, use BC spot prawns for the shrimp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/dfa832ae-9a64-47eb-a229-9cbcdb32af32/PXL_20230904_031554493.MP+%281%29.jpg How To - Camping Recipes - One Pot Pesto Gnocchi This recipe calls for pasta but I replace it with store-bought gnocchi so you don’t have to boil anything. Cook the bacon at breakfast and put some aside for this recipe. The pesto, zucchini, tomatoes, and pine nuts don’t need to be kept on ice so this is a good recipe that doesn’t hog too much cooler space and can be made later in the week. Speaking of pine nuts, don’t you dare skip them in this recipe as they really bring the dish together. Pre-toast them at home if you feel up to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/2d07dbac-1dff-4912-bfc0-576aba97f8eb/PXL_20230726_023038971-EDIT.jpg How To - Camping Recipes - Smoked Salmon Smoked salmon is my go-to on every kayak camping trip. It’s the real MVP as it doesn’t require refrigeration. It’s a thick piece of fish (not lox bagel style) and tastes way better than anything canned. I get mine from Longliner Seafood at the Granville Island market - look for the "packaged for international travel” foil packed salmon. I don’t recommend taking this hiking as it’s quite oily - you’ll want to rinse out the packaging in the water before packing out so that you don’t smell like an all you can eat fish buffet. Pair the salmon with your choice of side - for me, it’s usually uncle ben’s microwave rice (just add hot water instead) or instant mash, and a pre-bagged salad. The salmon is so good as-is, it doesn’t need a sauce and you don’t need to heat it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/18765f79-41e1-41a2-aeff-0914c397a003/PXL_20231022_223700919+%282%29.jpg How To - Camping Recipes - Baked Brie The easiest and most delicious camping snack. If you’re not making a baked brie at every campfire, what are you doing?! I like to pre-prep this at home and it takes 90 seconds. Buy a wheel of brie, shave off the top bit of the white coating, put a big spoonful of jam and any random nuts you have kicking around on top, double wrap in tinfoil. I’m a big fan of spicy red pepper jelly on brie. At camp just heat this baby up over the fire until soft. I may or may not have bought a folding fire grill/grate specifically for this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/08fcb5dc-be42-467a-9b6d-03ec1c168bcd/PXL_20240330_031429928.MP.jpg How To - Camping Recipes - Steak with Compound Butter Literally every car camping trip I’m having steak. I usually pick up a New York strip but if I’m going with a friend we’ll split a rib eye. I’m obsessed with this compound butter recipe my cousin shared with me. It makes a large portion that I then cut into slices, wrap in parchment paper and freeze. Then when I’m heading camping I just grab a little puck of butter from the freezer (obviously one per steak, who doesn’t like butter). Make sure to wrap each puck in parchment paper separately before freezing or else you’ll get stuck with a massive log of butter. My typical steak pairing is potatoes and a pre-bagged salad. I like to pre-cut the potatoes into small pieces, add white onion, garlic and olive oil, and wrap in tinfoil to slowly cook over the fire. Sometimes I’ll do an instant mash like pictured here but it isn’t as good. I cook the steak on a cast iron pan on the coleman stove. The key is to remember to bring butter as frying it in butter over oil is so much better. Add a spring of rosemary if you want to get extra fancy. I always season my steak with Montreal steak spice - so good on asparagus as well! This compound butter also goes well with fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bd7b34f024a5715e364238/f258e986-1e45-4c4b-b262-b03d6ee943af/IMG_0633.jpg How To - Camping Recipes - Ginger Soy Sablefish I love seafood, if you can’t already tell. Sablefish is my favourite fish as it is soft and buttery in flavour. This recipe is my go-to both at home and when camping. Just pre-make the sauce and bring it with you. I usually double the sauce recipe. I find it can be easy to burn the sauce so I usually let the fish get closer to finishing before I add the sauce in, or prepare the sauce in a separate pan. 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