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Today, we’re coming to you live (and slightly winded) from the Ranger Gord Watchtower. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of being yelled at through a megaphone from the stratosphere, Ranger Gord is our resident fire-spotter, safety enthusiast, and man who hasn’t touched solid ground since the Great Squirrel Incident of ’22.
We sat down with Gord to answer your burning questions about the WanderLost trail.
Q: Gord, why is the watchtower so high? I have vertigo just looking at the thumbnail of this post.
Gord: "It needs to be high enough so I can see the smoke before you ‘recreational campers’ burn down the old-growth cedar, and high enough that I don't have to hear the sound of your Bluetooth speakers. If I can still identify the artist as ‘Post Malone,’ I’m not high enough. Also, the stairs are a natural filter for people who skip leg day."
Q: Is WanderLost actually ‘lost’? Like, will I need a compass or just a really good sense of irony?
Gord: "Listen, kid. The trail is called WanderLost because 'The Path Where People Frequently Forget Their Bear Spray' didn’t fit on the wooden signs. You don't need a compass as much as you need to stop following influencers into the bog. If the ground feels like a wet sponge and smells like a wet dog, you aren't on the trail—you’re in a swamp. Turn around."
Q: What is the most common mistake hikers make on the trail?
Gord: "Thinking that a chipmunk is your friend. It’s not. It’s a fuzzy land-pirate waiting for you to drop a granola bar so it can execute a tactical heist. Also, denim. If I see one more person hiking the North Ridge in skinny jeans, I’m calling in a localized rainstorm just to watch the chafing happen in real-time."
Q: We heard there’s a legendary beast in the woods. Any sightings?
Gord: "You mean the Stink-Ape? Or as I call him, my brother-in-law, Gary? Gary doesn't live here anymore. If you see something big, hairy, and smelling of damp ham, that’s just a black bear. Give it space. If it asks you for a light, that’s Gary. Tell him he still owes me twenty bucks."
Q: How do I get the 'Perfect Instagram Shot' at the Watchtower?
Gord: "Step one: Put the phone away. Step two: Look at the sunset. Step three: Realize that no filter on Earth can capture the majesty of nature quite like your actual eyeballs. Step four: Get off my ladder before I grease the handrails."
(Editor's Note: Ranger Gord says you don't need a compass, but that's just because he can see the whole continent from his chair. For the rest of us, the Lodge has you covered.)
Some people follow maps. Possum Lodge members make their own route.
See the full WanderLost Collection or Bundle and Save!
The WanderLost Collection brings together three officially Lodge-approved essentials for those who know getting lost is half the fun.
At the center of the collection is the polished collector compass housed in a cherry-finished wooden display box featuring the iconic Possum Lodge crest. Paired with the WanderLost t-shirt and matching weatherproof vinyl sticker, this limited collector bundle is made for outdoorsmen, comedy fans, and lifelong Possum Lodge members who proudly take the scenic route.
Polished silver-tone compass with a topographical-style dial
Cherry-finished wooden display box featuring a laser-imprinted Possum Lodge crest
Fully operational collector compass (even if you choose to ignore it)
Official front compass graphic with full back map artwork
Premium ring-spun cotton in a Military Green + Khaki colorway
Unisex standard fit (guaranteed 100% less chafing than skinny jeans)
Durable custom vinyl that is weatherproof and UV resistant
Perfect for coolers, trucks, tackle boxes, and gear bags
