Mastodawn

We have another really fun group car camping trip coming up called Needles and Knots. It features a choose your own adventure of workshops, activities, and more.

This one is very beginner friendly!

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Ripples and Leaves Apr 19

It was cold today, so visited my friends in the at the greenhouse today.

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Ripples and Leaves Apr 6

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/globally-86-percent-of-the-new-generating-capacity-was-renewable-in-2025/

> And solar power accounted for about three quarters of the renewables.

#news #business #tech #solar

Ripples and Leaves Mar 23

Sunny day today 😎

Our panels were producing lots of power today. I charged all the things, did laundry, and more. Still sent 25 kWh of excess power to the grid.

#solar #nature

Ripples and Leaves Mar 23

I spent 4 days learning to keep people alive in the backcountry when help is far away.

It’s a heavy responsibility, but building these skills brings a new kind of confidence and humility.

https://www.ripplesandleaves.ca/blog/keeping-people-alive-when-help-is-far-away

#canada #ontario #borealriverrescue #WAFA #WMA #hiking #backpacking #nature

Ripples and Leaves Mar 2

There is a specific kind of peace that only settles in when the sun dips below a frozen horizon and the wood stove starts to crackle.

Hauling sleds into the backcountry is hard work, but this view is the payout. Part 1 of "Sleds & Stories" is live on the blog.

https://www.ripplesandleaves.ca/blog/sleds-stories-1

#WinterCamping #HotTent #Backcountry #RipplesAndLeaves #photography #nature

Ripples and Leaves Feb 21

What do you value in your outdoors gear? Who influences you most when you buy gear?

And who would you like to hear at Freezing Woman 8?

Complete this survey:
https://forms.gle/qDXD7fbXQpgduATd7

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Planning for Freezing Woman 8

We would love your feedback, and any advice you're willing to offer on how we can make Freezing Woman even better this year. If you don't mind, please take a few moments to complete this survey. Thank you! This survey helps us know who you want to hear speak, what workshops you'd like, who you'd like to see at the market, and more. This survey is ANONYMOUS. You DO NOT need to log in to complete it.

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Ripples and Leaves Feb 1

Camping in a Lake Huron Snowstorm at Camp Chilly Bum 3.

https://www.ripplesandleaves.ca/blog/trip-report-camp-chilly-bum-3

#photography #winter #Canada #Ontario #RipplesAndLeaves #Nature