Trips And Trails Adventure Outfitting

Celebrating 20 Years

1992-2012

Trips And Trails Adventure Outfitting is an Eco Tourism based wilderness outfitting company located in Bancroft Ontario. Owned and operated by Christine and Clive Emery the business has outfitted cottage country for the past 20 years.

 “We Provide The Gear, Mother Nature Provides The Rest”

Is the companies slogan and for good reason…………………………..

“We have always realized that there is a need for people to explore their destiny through sport and recreation, as much as there is a need to explore the areas around us. When the time comes to “rekindle your adventurous spirit” follow the call of the wild by exploring North Hastings Naturally. It is here that you can evoke the passion within and go seemingly where on one has before and explore at your own pace, the pristine natural beauty, scenic country side, vast wilderness, fresh air, clean lakes, wildlife and ancient granite bedrock that towers high above The Canadian Shield is certain to fuel your desire to explore this unique region.”

Pacific Yurt

In the beginning Trips And Trails Adventure Outfitting began as Tips And Tails Nordic Ski School. The Tips And Tails represented both ends of a Cross Country Ski. The business operated in Silent Lake Provincial Park for eight years.  Tips And Tails Nordic Ski School provided Park visitors with 56km of groomed and track set Nordic Ski Trails, Ski and Snowshoe Rentals and Cross Country Ski Lessons. The business later expanded introducing alternative roofed accommodations to Parks Ontario.  At that time the business renovated and winterized an abandoned staff house within the park known to many park visitors as “The Old Pine Lodge”. We were able to run a variety of outdoor experiences from this facility for park visitors which included corporate team building programs, one of which was Elder-hostel Canada.  In keeping with the Parks Management Plan the Emery’s also introduced Pacific Yurts and Prospector Tents to park visitors realizing this would enhance the winter experience through offering park visitors overnight accommodation.

Later the business evolved from Tips And Tails Nordic ski School to Trips And Trails Adventure Outfitting. The name change offered the company a more global expression and accommodated the shift in the company’s marketing approach. Expanding into the Cycling,  Paddling and Outdoor Adventure – Experience markets Trips And Trails opened it’s first Bancroft Location in 1994.

With an increase in sales and a more Global Marketing approach Trips And Trails showed steady growth and continued to diversify it’s product lines, services and offerings forming what has now become cottage country’s number one choice when it comes to outdoor gear, adventures and experiences.

Bancroft Broken Spokes Cycling Club

Trips And Trails Adventure Outfitting has been the driving force behind not only the success of the business but also The Bancroft Broken Spokes Cycling Club Inc. with annual memberships of approximately  100 cycling enthusiasts.  The club offers members a variety of organized weekly rides, the opportunity to compete in various cycling events and acts as a catalyst to inspire up and coming cyclists. The club also supports regional and local cycling initiatives and has become an advocate in the development of Bancroft as a cycling destination. Through the creation of The Hastings Highlands Hilly Hundred billed as Ontario’s Toughest Century Ride that annually attracts 250 riders to this one day event, the Broken Spokes Cycling Club and Trips And Trails Adventure Outfitting have proven the levity of cycling in the Bancroft area in terms of the economic impact.

Heritage Trail

 In 2010-2011 The cycling club and Trips And Trails worked together to raise the funds necessary to resurface a 5km section of The Hastings Highlands Heritage Trail in the Bancroft area. The idea was the brain child of Christine Emery whose vision is “Connecting Communities” with a wilderness trail that cyclists could use by improving the surface.  Future plans are to encourage other communities along the trail to do the same. Hasting Heritage Trail is a four season recreational corridor stretching 156 kms from Glen Ross in Quinte West to its most northern point adjacent to Lake St. Peter Provincial Park in Hastings Highlands.

Christine and Clive Emery owners of Trips And Trails Adventure Outfitting are the driving force behind these initiatives. Both have achieved many athletic accolades during their careers in the sports industry. Christine has represented Canada at The Worlds Masters UCI Mountain Biking Championships where she competed at a world class level achieving a bronze medal.  Christine has competed in numerous Canada Cup, Ontario Cup and Citizen cycling events. Her list of achievements also include  Nordic skiing events in both Ontario and Quebec.  Clive has also represented Canada twice at The world Solo 24hr Mountain Biking Championships and has completed 27/24hr solo mountain biking events. Other achievements include The Canadian Ski Marathon Gold Award, numerous Canada Cup, Ontario Cup and Citizen Cycling Events. He has also achieved excellence in the sports of Nordic skiing, paddling, running and cycling.

More recently the couple have been engaged in multi day cycle touring, marathon style Canoe Trips and living life to the fullest through what they have branded as “Real And Incredible Experiences” Future plans are the expansion of Trips And Trails Adventure Outfitting through the introduction of new products, On line Store and the creation of “Plug And Play” adventure packages. 2012 will be an exciting year for the business as we will be hosting customer appreciation days, in store promotions, paddle and pedal demonstration days, celebrating 20 years.

Celebration Calendar Coming Soon

Teepee Grill

TEEPEE GRILL

After many years of living life in the great outdoors and struggling to balance cooking grills over everything from rocks to logs one of the guys who I camp with Guenole Decaudin came up with a brilliant solution to the problem. The Teepee Grill

The Teepee Grill is the perfect solution for out door camp style cooking. This innovative design can be set up in minutes over any campfire. Constructed from three steel poles a grill is suspended on three supporting chains that can be easily levelled on uneven terrain. Depending on the height of the coal bed you can easily raise or lower the grill accordingly by lengthening or shortening the chains. Another really cool feature is a central pot of soup or stew can be hung over the fire in the centre of theTeepee to keep warm. This pot can also be raised or lowered.



The heart of the Teepee Grill is the adjustable apex, that enables adjust ability of the pole lengths on uneven terrain. This combined with variable chain lengths enables set up any where. The whole rig is built tank tough and is a welcome addition to any camp. So when you are ready to do some serious outdoor cooking  and the nearest BBQ is ten miles away you need a Teepee Grill over your fire.



Adjustable Apex Heart Of The Teepee Grill

Teepee Grill comes complete
with
 three stainless steel poles
adjustable apex
all chains
fire grill
Pots, Pans,Fire not included.

Teepee Grill Suggested Retail $549.00 pus HST

Shipping And Handling Additional

info@tripsandtrails.ca

For more information



Where Eagle's Soar





 

Eagles Nest Panorama

A trip to Bancroft is not complete without a visit to the top of the eagles nest for a panoramic view of the York River Valley below.A popular location is a craggy lookout called Eagle's Nest, a short distance north of the town. This scenic cliff, with a height of over 60 m (200 ft), overlooks the York River valley, the town of Bancroft, and other densely forest-covered ridges that surround it. It was the location of one of Ontario's first ever heavy steel fire towers in the 1930s built by the former Dept. of Lands and Forests. 12 m (39 ft) icicles dangle from its largest and most massive cliff in the winter and conceals parts of it entirely. It is a popular spot for climbers to practise ice climbing in the winter. However, the road to the top is steep and generally impassable in the winter. \

 

    

 When researching the history of The Eagles Nest the most talked about appears to the story told by Mr. and Mrs. Gabel. In the summer of 1883 the Gables heard the screams of a child playing in the yard, who was according to the Gables, being carried away by a great Eagle. It is then said that the Gables attacked the Eagle and after releasing the child, the great Eagle flew away. Following this horrific episode it was decided that the Eagles would pose further problems and the eggs were later removed from the Eagles Nest. 12 year old William Gabel was lowered into the nest dangling from a rope, as the story goes, and was able to destroy the nest.

The Bancroft Field Naturalist Club built the Hawk Watch Platform in 2001. Several species of Hawks, Turkey Vultures and other birds may be seen soaring the thermals as they migrate south. The club has also developed hiking trails on the Eagles Nest with three benches located at different habitats along the trails.




During the winter months The Eagles Nest is a spectacular place to visit on snowshoes. We offer guided excursions from one to three hours in duration. Highlights of this "Real And Incredible Experience" include the Hawk Watch Platform, Frozen Black Spruce Bog crossing and visiting several different winter habitats. The Hike also visits a frozen lake, numerous Granite outcrops and stunning vistas. Our excursion Begin at Trips And Trails Adventure Outfitting where you can either provide your own snowshoes or choose from our extensive rental selection, the right snowshoes for you. Bring warm layered clothing a small day pack with snacks and drinks, camera and hiking poles if you have them. Departure time is 10am and we return by 1pm. Following this adventure is a roaring fire and hot chocolate in a North American style Tipi. For more information or to plan you adventure on The Eagles Nest contact http://www.tripsandtrails.ca/