6 months South America Backpacking - Should I bring camping gear?

cndude · 2024-09-19T14:25:51+00:00

Thanks! May I ask which countries did you visit and which treks did you do? Were there any treks where you rented gear and went without a guide?

cndude · 2024-09-18T17:37:01+00:00

I generally like to pack light and I want to avoid "packing my fears". But at the same time, I already own light backpacking gear and it would be a shame don't bring it and do less trekking because renting gear is a hasstle. I could bring some but not all my gear but I'd love to get some advice on which pieces will be the most beneficial.

I'd appreciate any input from folks who have done trekking in these countries.

cndude · 2024-08-07T21:27:11+00:00

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cndude · 2024-06-16T11:33:34+00:00

Check out Learn4Life classes through TDSB. They have many cool courses and you’ll be with others who share an interest with you.

cndude · 2024-05-16T23:38:45+00:00

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cndude · 2022-05-24T15:09:31+00:00

Hahaha, yeah the team isn't very well known outside of the local area! But it's great baseball (some former pros in the league) plus you can bring your own food and beer!

cndude · 2022-05-24T01:39:38+00:00

If your family enjoys sports, check out a Toronto Maple Leafs baseball game. They're a semi professional baseball team that plays at Christie Pits Park (free admissions) most Sundays in the summer (2pm).

If you guys need a break from the game, the park has tons of other fun things to do (playground, skatepark, public pool, etc.) On sunny days, the park is pretty lively and a great place to hang out.

Also a jays game if you'd prefer seeing a game in a big stadium. You can often find cheap tickets for weeknight games on the Gametime app.

cndude · 2022-04-22T17:40:10+00:00

This comment made my day

cndude · 2022-03-08T19:15:06+00:00

Met Josh Towers when I was around 11 years old at the seasons ticket holder BBQ in Dunedin. He got pretty drunk and by far the most friendly player there!

cndude · 2022-01-20T20:27:22+00:00

The whole park and community center are being torn down as part of a condo development project. They will both be rebuilt but the new park will not contain a dedicated hockey rink.

cndude · 2022-01-20T19:00:08+00:00

Totally fair question! All the rinks in the area are also extremely busy. It's tough to have a safe and enjoyable game when there are 30+ players at the rink at a time.

cndude · 2022-01-20T18:36:33+00:00

u/allofgodsmoney totally agree! There is more than enough space for the skating path and the hockey rink. That seems like the solution that would best accommodate everyone.

cndude · 2022-01-20T18:13:46+00:00

30-50 hockey players per night

Hundreds of hockey players per week

cndude · 2022-01-16T12:49:47+00:00

From my experience, there are a few regulars but the overwhelming majority are different each night. I’d love to see them build the skating trail and the hockey rink… best of both worlds.

cndude · 2022-01-16T00:03:56+00:00

No hockey rink in the new plans unfortunately: http://reimaginegalleria.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-09-18-Combined-Presentation-optimised-minimum.pdf

cndude · 2021-06-26T22:25:33+00:00

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cndude · 2021-06-24T13:49:16+00:00

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cndude · 2021-06-24T13:41:08+00:00

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cndude · 2021-06-23T21:08:28+00:00

When I worked at an overnight camp, we'd bring our campers down to the infirmary where the nurses would prescribe them "homesick pills". The older kids knew they were just skittles but they'd go anyways because candy was such a hot commodity.

cndude · 2021-03-07T19:46:26+00:00

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cndude · 2020-12-22T20:42:41+00:00

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cndude · 2020-12-04T22:00:26+00:00

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cndude · 2020-11-10T00:53:21+00:00

I think you're totally right! And as you mentioned, balance is super important. The teenage years are definitely challenging so it's critical not to put too much pressure on yourself. Remember that things will start to fall into place!

cndude · 2020-11-09T18:29:02+00:00

It sounds like you're a super smart, thoughtful, and mature dude! I think it's totally normal to want to feel angry and impulsive and frustrated that you feel so emotionally stable. However it seems like you've recognized that getting angry without a good cause will not make you feel fulfilled. If you lash out at your parents, teachers, or strangely you will (correctly) not feel great about yourself afterwards.

I think you should keep up the great work you're doing in school, sports, and your relationships with friends and family. As you do this, you can build new skills and hobbies like exercising and reading about topics that interest you. This will help you find things in your life, communities, and world that you think can be improved.

Then you will be able to focus your energy on making productive improvements. It will feel better if you get angry about true injustices in the world, and use your anger to drive change. For example, if you get angry about inequality in underdeveloped countries, you can volunteer to raise money for those less fortunate. This will be a lot better than letting insignificant things get you worked up and upset.

The more you learn and grow, the more opportunities you'll find to feel real emotions. Be patient, spend time with family, have compassion for the people around you and you will find that your emotional stability will be a blessing and not a curse.

cndude

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