Reading Time: 3 minutes We test out some handy gear and gadgets to see if they’ll be worth packing for our next backcountry trip
Category: Get outside
A whale of a shift in seasons on the West Coast
Reading Time: 3 minutes Blackberries, figs, grey and humpback whales, and spawning salmon all herald the arrival of autumn
Riding in Riccione and the unsurpassable beauty of Tuscany
Reading Time: 5 minutes The beauty and hospitality of Italy soon becomes apparent whether astride a bicycle or driving down its twisting, narrow country roads
‘This is Mongolian rehab:’ Father and son go to extremes for digital detox
Reading Time: 6 minutes ‘We have a chance to free ourselves from technology. It’s this wide-open space reflecting philosophically and spiritually. There are few fences and many roads’
Hut-to-hut hike rewards adventurers with epic views
Reading Time: 6 minutes Comfy beds and incredible food await after a long, fulfilling day
Taking the anxiety out of long crossings in a kayak
Reading Time: 3 minutes Go early, be prepared for any eventuality, plan well, concentrate on strong paddle strokes and keep your destination dead off your bow
How did Whistler B.C. get its name?
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s all because of the cute little marmort . . .
Five days kayaking in B.C.’s Broken Group Islands
Reading Time: 4 minutes The majority of the paddlers were over 50, but there were young families and it was noticeable how much their children enjoyed the experience
Geared up for another kayak adventure on the B.C. coast
Reading Time: 4 minutes The equipment has improved and been refined over the years, but the thrill of the backcountry remains the same
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