Quick little win to share with the Outdoor Kids crew…
We just upgraded Base Camp with two big improvements:
1) New gazebo = instant weather-proof hangout
This thing is going to be a game-changer for:
shade breaks on hot days
dry space during light rain
a “home base” for snack + water + first aid
a spot where parents can chill while kids rotate through skills
2) Solar system upgrade = real off-grid power
We’ve officially leveled up the setup so Base Camp can run completely off-grid for 5+ days now.
That means we can reliably power the practical stuff like:
charging phones (for maps, photos, safety check-ins)
lights for late-afternoon/shoulder season sessions
small gear needs without hunting for outlets
Why I’m excited about this
This isn’t about being fancy — it’s about making our meetups more comfortable, more consistent, and more “show up even if the weather’s not perfect.”
If you’ve been waiting to come out because you weren’t sure how your kids would do with heat/rain/bugs/“where do we put our stuff?” — Base Camp is getting more welcoming every month.
And this weekend I am hosting our first full emersion weekend with a father and son combo
from Toronto… so more pictures to come.