One a beautiful, cool spring day, I had the opportunity to give a quick archery lesson to Ken from KBD Productions at Heartland Forest in Niagara Falls. Please do not attempt archery without proper instruction. If you are seeking private archery lessons in the Niagara Region: St. Catharines, Niagara Falls,
In Early March 2012, a bunch of people I know decided to purchase a small parcel of land from a company called the H.M. Dignam Corporation in Barrie, Ontario. After a few weeks of planning, a few of those people and I decided to make the trek from Niagara Falls
In the day and age of Google maps, satellite photography, and the internet, many people believe there are few places left to explore in the world. These people also believe that there are few areas of the world that have been unseen by human eyes. Nothing could be further from
On Saturday, April 21st, 2012 I had the privilege of attending the Toronto YouTube Gathering. I took the opportunity to interview a dozen or so YouTube producers who were there, one of which even sung a song in my honour. It was a fantastic day! I don’t often venture into
This story is not for the feint of heart. I have waited for years to publish this story, pending copyrights and frankly, because of the number of times I’ve been asked why so many sailors wear toe rings, I thought it was now time to tell the story as it
Niagara Bushcrafters April Campout by Wolfmaan Sunday, April 8th the Niagara Bushcrafters met for the first official camp-out of the year. The air was cool, and the smell of fresh earth filled my lungs as I walked past acres of grapes to a wooded area located in Niagara-on-the-Lake. One of
This 50cm (2o inch) hand saw is designed as a back-up tool to quickly and effectively cut through wood in the back country, or around the yard. The saw weighs in at only 308 grams (.68lbs) Available From: Princess Auto http://www.princessauto.com Sku# 8178451 Catalog #: 273 Catalog Page #: 199
Standing atop of a steep, snow covered hill, I looked around. Cars from the QEW highway whizzed by me on one side, and I could see Lake Ontario on the other. The wind was cold, and the waves on the lake were white-capping. “Let go of your end” I said
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Using just a few tools and items found in nature, it is possible to create an authentic primitive tool. The following supplies are required: Thin, round rock Green wood (freshly cut) handle Leather strapping Salt Water Sturdy Knife Stove Please watch the following film for complete instructions /center>
March 18th, 2012 was a truly beautiful day in Niagara Falls. Meeting at the South Carin of the Bruce Trail, the Niagara Bushcrafters got together for it’s first warm weather meeting of the year. I stepped out of my Jeep and took a deep breath of the cool morning air.
Wolfmaan shows how to create fire starting candles is a simple process which requires just a few supplies: Clean animal shavings Candle Wicks Wax Pot Egg Carton Fill each of the egg carton holders with the clean animal shavings, then pour in the hot wax. Insert the candle wicks into
Ed from Niagara Bushcrafters presents this simple axe sheath is designed to be made with just a few simple tools. These tools include: Scissors Electrical Tape Tin Coffee Can bottom Jute twine or paracord Bicycle inner-tube Awl or punch To start the process, ensure that your tin can bottom is
When Bushcraft people get together, there is always a day of work, fun, and ingenuity that only other outdoorsy people can comprehend. With a loud rumble, Eds van pulled into my long, country driveway. The vehicle stopped about ½ way up my driveway and shuddered to a halt. Directly across
This Voodoo Tactical Enhanced Medium MOLLE compatible pack splits the difference between our small assault pack and our larger Tobago bag, proving a good deal of carrying capacity in a straight-forward, comfortable design that maximizes the available volume. At 19″ x 15″ x 8″ with two main compartments and two
This Tactical Sling Bag from Voodoo Tactical provides an over the shoulder carry bag that is adaptable for right to left handed wearers with the click of a buckle. The padded waist strap provides added support and prevents the pack from bouncing while you are moving. The single padded shoulder
This short how-to video shows several ways of making a fire using products currently on the Market. The products used to create fire in this short video. Products reviewed include: Fire Steel Magnesium Strip Fire Paste Petroleum Jelly Cotton Ball
Wolfmaan shows simple modifications to a hard-sheathed survival knife to enable it to hold survival equipment such as fire steel, and paracord. This technique allows a hard-sheathed knife to be compatible with MOLLE strapping. Materials Used: Ka-Bar Tanto Knife with hard sheath Condor Gadget Pouch Paracord Article Tags: Airforce, Army,
Deep in the woods, on a multi-day trip, you try to go down a steep hill and sprain an ankle. What will you do? How will you deal with the situation when mobile phones do not work, and your SPOT subscription is not up to date? Wilderness First Aid Instructor
New Years Eve in Galveston, Texas During the end of 2002, beginning of 2003, I found myself behind the wheel of my Freightliner FL-80 transport truck, screaming down the Interstate Highways of America heading towards one of my favourite places of the United States: Texas. About 70km south of Houston
A demonstration of the newest generation of wire-saw by MIL-SPEC. Marketed as the Commando Wire Saw [02-6446], This new saw, far superior to older saws which were long paper-clip type materials. The saw can be quickly turned into a bow-saw for quicker use. Full product details can be found by
I met up with Ed from the Niagara Bushcrafters Club who gave a demonstration of starting a fire using ONLY a cat-tail bundle and a fire starting sparker. This short video could save your life some day! Ed gathered a cattail reed and stem from the surrounding forest, then opened
The Niagara Glen is a unique spot of beauty deep in the Great Gorge that has been a designated Nature Reserve since 1992. Stairways lead to 4 km (2.5 mi) of paths that wind through a pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest, past boulders left behind as the Falls eroded through
A short exploration film created in with the help of the Dundas Museum on the ruins of Fishers Mill. The site was originally built as the Gore Grist Mill in 1834. The Gore grist mill remained in operation until it was sold to the Fisher Family in 1863. The Fisher
Visiting the Darnley Grist Mill in Crooks Hollow, Ontario Canada. This Grist Mill was named after Lord Darnley of Scotland and built between 1811 and 1813. The building was sold to James Stutt in 1860 and a fire destroyed most of the building in 1885 – killing two men. The
Limehouse Conservation Area is located in Limehouse, Ontario Canada. This Conservation area was established to preserve the cultural and natural history of the area including an old lime kiln, storage facility, and remnants of an old mill. There are also ancient cedar trees which are over 800 years old! The
One of the most asked questions I receive more than any other is why I am rarely seen with shoes on. Although I have read this question many times, I rarely respond. The reason for this is because it is a deeply philosophical question which there is no easy answer.
Located in Ontario’s largest part – Algonquin Provincial Park is a short, fairly simple hiking trail. This hiking trail follows what would normally have been grassland. The grasslands have been transformed into a lake and river. These land changes have not been done by machines, but by beavers! Following adventurer
I’m here today in the beautiful Canadian Wilderness. I want to give a shout-out to my man Chuck. Here is his YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/shorthillspark Check him out. He doesn’t have too many uploads, but he does have a lot of great favorites, some of which I’m sure will make you
The Spruce Bog Boardwalk trail in Algonquin Provincial Park, is a wheelchair accessible loop which follows two separate bogs. The Sunday Creek Bog and a small kettle bog. This enables viewing of little known bog habitats.
“Badlands” is a geologic term for an area of soft rock devoid of vegetation and soil cover that has become molded into a rolling landscape of rounded hills and gullies. Such areas are rare in Ontario and this is one of the best examples. They exhibit the reddish hue of
Adventurer Wolfmaan visit the Algonquin Park Lookout Trail. This trail offers a chance to visit glacier deposits, boreal forest, and beautiful panoramic views of the park.
Wolfmaan, Canada’s up and coming Adventurer, Travel Video, Producer and Travel Writer shares his story about where his passion for educating the public about the multitude of majestic natural places in their own back yard began. Wolf walked the 1000 km Bruce Trail barefoot and during this journey discovered what
During the Long Weekend in September, I was fortunate to be able to paddle the “Bentshoe Lakes” in central Ontario Canada. The area is beautiful and made for a great filming experience.
Paracord Sandals “Survival Sandals” Below are some photographs and information about how I created a pair of thin-soled para-cord sandals. The journey to create your own shoes has been taken by humans for over 5,000 years since humans started wearing shoes to protect from cold weather. The earliest sandals were
In September of 2009, I wrote an article about the Decew Tunnel. The original article can be found here In 2011 I visited the tunnel again with video making equipment. Please enjoy this video and comment.
In summer of 2011 I had the pleasure of working with a high-energy, funny, and vibrant individual by the name of Dan With A Movie Camera. Dan and I worked on a few projects together. This is a quick shout-out to Dan, along with is YouTube Channel. Dan’s favorite catch
A video review of the Load Bearing Vest, also known as the Rhodesian Vest. This video covers the useability of the vest including its large capacity pockets, and easy-access design.
Hike parts of ‘The Bruce’ or all 500 miles Buffalo News By Jennifer Merrick July 31, 2011, 8:39 AM Many would consider walking 500 miles an arduous and pointless task, but when it comes to the Bruce Trail, thousands have done just that. Some have walked it many times, and
Nature Deficit Disorder For almost a million years, humans have inhabited the planet in one form or another. In humanities youth, maintaining a deep connection with the world which surrounded us was the key to our survival. From the youngest age, early humans were taught to respect nature, to
This video outlines a trip to Lower Balls Falls in Ontario Canada. Lower Balls Falls is one of two waterfalls in the park which is managed by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation area. The high waterfall is beautiful at any time of year when there is flow.
In early June of 2011, I was blessed to have a snapping turtle emerge from the ditch beside my home and search for a place to lay her eggs. I grabbed my video camera and made this short film about the turtle.
Rockway Falls is a surprisingly visitable waterfall, yet many people – even semi-locals – have never even heard of it. The gorge is at least as deep as that of nearby Balls Falls. I’m not sure why it doesn’t receive even a quarter of the attention directed to Balls Falls
The southernmost section of the Bruce Trail lies in Queenston Ontario. Queenston is the more historic areas of Canada. Leaving the south Cairn of the Bruce Trail, the white rectangular blazes follow across a parking lot, past Brocks Monument. When the woods envelops you, it’s very hard to imagine that
Chikanishing Trail ©2011 Wolfmaan.com The Chikanishing Trail is a short 3.5km hiking loop which lay at the southernmost section of Killarney Provincial park in Ontario Canada. Although the trail is very short, almost every turn of the trail is steeped in history, and breath-taking views of Georgian Bay. The trail
Canada has a vast maritime history. Anywhere there are large bodies of water, there is history. The Georgian Bay area (often called the “other Great Lake”) is no exception. The area was originally frequented by First Nations people for thousands of years before great Canadian explorers like Jaques Cartier arrived
Headwaters Gathering Spring 2011 Each year for the past four years, a group of primitive living and Earth focused individuals have gathered together as a community to share skills that keep us rooted in the natural rhythms of nature and to engage in stewardship/caretaking projects as a way of giving
In this short video response, Wolfmaan explores some of the rubbish left behind by careless individuals. This was created as a video response to Peak Survival’s Leave No Trace: LNT video on YouTube. Peak Survival Original Video:
I have had a significant number of requests to creat my own series on the tele. In response to this, I created a film promo for a new series entitled “In You Own Backyard”. 2011 marks the beginning of the United Nations “Decade of biodiversity”. With that, I am planning
A visit to Frosting Cave – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada In Early April of 2011, I was fortunate enough to be in contact with a few local cavers who pointed me in the right direction to find Frost Cave. A 12 metre long cave in the limestone cliffs of the Niagara
In November of 2003, Scott Ensminger and T. Maigret discovered Kettle Cave in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada. I was fortunate that Jeff from Ontario Caves gave me the general location of the cave. I spent three days searching for the location to create this video. I hope you enjoy it. Please
More of Our Canada Excerpt from Article by Wolf Starchild March, 2011 Lying about 2km off the North Shore of Lake Erie, a small island – which can be seen from shore on a clear day, sits silently. What attracts you to this island is the ghostly image of a
Mount Nemo Conservation Area May 02, 2010 The bright, sunny day felt pure and fresh with clear blue skies. The highways were open and free with little traffic. The plan was for a quick day hike through Mount Nemo Conservation area in Milton, Ontario. Heading off the QEW Highway, the
February 10, 2011 Wolfmaan Leader Footage from Wolfmaan on Vimeo.It seems around this time each year, I get a bit of cabin fever and decide to re-vamp my website. This year the changes are a bit more extreme. I have decided to move away from blogger no-charge hosting which I
How to put on Snowshoes Recently, I was out leading a hike with the Niagara College Outdoors Club, and came across two women who were on snowshoes.Both women were complaining bitterly about their first hike in their new shoes. When I approached them, they were visibly frustrated and remarked they
Dog Talk Jan 7th 2011 On January 07, 2011 I was invited to speak on the Dog Talks with Dave McMahon. Dave has been a dog trainer for last 26 years. Over the years Dave has taught thousands of dogs of all shapes and sizes. Dave started Dog Talk radio
ESS Goggles Advancer V12 As an adventurer, I end up in some strange places. Inside caves, up mountains, even along cliff faces. Not to mention long-distance trekking such as the Bruce Trail. A frequent topic of interest in outdoor equipment is always eyewear. Although there are various schools of thought
The Bruce Trail One Year Later October 31st, 2010 marks one full year since I completed the 880km journey up the Bruce Trail from Queenston, to Tobermory, Ontario.Reflecting back on the trip, it was the most challenging and beautiful trips I have ever taken. Wrought with danger, peril, and harsh
Worst night camping on the Bruce TrailSummer 2009 It has been almost a full year since I have completed by epic Bruce Trail trek. There are many things in the work as a result of the trek including a book and possible film documentary. My time on the Bruce Trail made
Headwaters Gathering Almost everywhere I go, and amongst all my friends I have always been the “extreme outdoors” person. I am normally the most adventurous, most spiritual, and usually most knowledgeable in the outdoors (some people even label me as an “expert”). I am almost always the most “hardcore barefooter”.
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