Sourdough from the backcountry near Ontario’s highest peak

15g dehydrated | Makes 1 reusable sourdough starter | Made in Canada

Batch 001 - Limited release (~100 units)

This sourdough was started on August 24, 2025. A mix of flour and water was placed in the forest in the region near Ishpatina Ridge, Ontario's highest point, to capture wild yeast carried through the air in the boreal forest.

Those same wild yeast strains are used in the development of this sourdough starter. 

What you're baking with isn't just sourdough, it's bread that's shaped by a specific landscape.

Deep in the Canadian backcountry, Ishpatina Ridge is defined by granite, forest, and tranquility. It's a challenging destination to reach that requires planning, patience, and skill. Read the trip report from my hike to the summit of Ontario's highest point to learn more about this beautiful backcountry destination.

This sourdough starter is designed to carry a piece of that experience into your kitchen, bringing the experience of being there into something you can make, smell, and taste. 

What’s Inside

• 15g of dehydrated sourdough starter (enough to fully revive and create your own bubbly, active sourdough starter to make bread)

• QR code linking to instructions on how to turn your dehydrated starter into a living starter that's ready to bake bread with

• Packaged in a food-safe pouch

The Wild Origin

• Region: Near Ishpatina Ridge, Ontario

• Environment: Boreal forest and granite ridges

• Wild yeasts from the region added during production: H. uvarum and M. pulcherrima

• Flour source: Ontario-grown red fife wheat and white bread flour

How to Use It

Revive the dehydrated starter with flour and water over several days to build a fully active starter.

Once established, use it for:

• Rustic sourdough loaves
• Pancakes and flatbreads
• Long-fermentation baking
• Or as a unique, place-based gift

Full instructions are included via QR code and on our website.

Please Note

This is a living culture. Once revived, it must be fed regularly and cared for like any sourdough starter, and requires care and attention to ensure it is grown in a food-safe way. Instructions for revival and recipes are included on the packaging and on our website.