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Poor or no cell service
Satellite Communications
Maps
First Aid Kits
Tools
No matter where you go in the backcountry, you need to be relatively self-sufficient. You carry a first aid kit to fix the body, what about fixing everything else? Doesn’t matter if you’re hiking, on a motorcycle or ATV, or in a vehicle. If something breaks, you need to at least have a chance at fixing it. Carry what’s appropriate for you and practice using the tool kit before you go.
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Food and Water
Clothing
Emergency Kit ideas
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Bonus Linkage
![a map of the Buchanan Lookout tower motorcycle route](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_300,h_198/https://ithinkwemissedaturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/download-27-300x198.png)
Buchanan Lookout
The Buchanan Lookout stands tall at 1,912 m (6,272 Ft) and offers stunning views of the Kootenay Lake, Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, Goat Range Provincial
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Canadian Border Patrol
Welcome to the Canadian Border Patrol! Almost 800km stretching from the Nighthawk Border crossing to the Roosville Crossing, travelling on as much dirt and backroads
![Map of boundary Lake bypass motorcycle route](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_300,h_198/https://ithinkwemissedaturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/download-32-300x198.png)
Boundary Lake Bypass Route
Here’s a sneaky and scenic little bypass to get you from the Kootenay Summit to Creston. It takes you along just North of the border
![Map of Castlegar Motorcycle Routes](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_300,h_199/https://ithinkwemissedaturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot_20211227-144433_Gaia-GPS-300x199.jpg)
Castlegar
Welcome to the Castlegar! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can
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Old Cascade Highway
Old Cascade Highway is a gravel road sightseeing highway exploring the switchbacks, trails and wilderness scenery in the Monashee Mountain Range. The scenic highway goes
![Nakusp BC is a destination hub for cruiser ADV and dual sport motorcycle adventures to ride paved and gravel routes.](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_300,h_206/https://ithinkwemissedaturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot_20211222-211704_Gaia-GPS-300x206.jpg)
Nakusp
Welcome to Nakusp! The village is a vibrant, safe and friendly lakeshore community nestled on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay