Fitness & Nutrition

There’s something about the fresh air that piques the appetite. I don’t consider myself a good (or even enthusiastic) cook, so rest assured these are all doable, delicious recipes that are worth spending the minimal prep and cooking time on. Here...

Once considered the ultimate test of human endurance, the marathon race has recently taken a backseat to a more challenging race: the 100-mile ultramarathon. An ultramarathon is considered any footrace longer than a traditional marathon, with the most popular distances...

Dashing through the snow doesn’t necessarily require a sleigh. With the right gear, you can continue to hit the snow-packed single track all winter long. These winter trail running essentials include gear for a variety of budgets and levels to...

Now that I don’t snowboard anymore, I find it difficult to participate in winter sports. Though I enjoy snowshoeing, winter hiking and cross-country skiing, cold-weather outdoor adventures are not my forte. Last summer, due to a combination of unpleasant weather, a...

Having a safety mindset is critical in the backcountry. This doesn’t mean that you don’t take any risks, but rather that you understand the dangers you may encounter during your outdoor adventure and are prepared to handle them. Being prepared means...

It’s already 25 degrees when I hit the trail at 9 a.m. The lush, sprawling wilderness of Golden Ears Provincial Park, located an hour east of Vancouver, is carved with endless hiking trails—and Evan’s Peak is one of the...

The sun is shining, birds are singing, and people are getting up at ridiculous hours to move, stretch and breathe in the outdoor landscape. While the outdoors can make a perfectly natural yoga studio, some yogis may prefer to spread...

Filmmaking and the outdoors have gone hand in hand since well before you could stuff a DSLR into your ultralight pack, toss a GoPro on a selfie stick, and broadcast your own YouTube adventure film. Explorers used to bring heavy...

When I’m sitting around a campfire, nibbling on s’mores and preparing to cozy up in a sleeping bag, no other non-alcoholic beverage hits the spot quite like a soothing cup of chamomile, peppermint or vanilla rooibos. Here are five reasons why...

Speaking from experience, ankle sprains are the worst. Not only is spraining your ankle super painful, but the time you must take off from hiking and other sports to recover can be extremely frustrating. (Not to mention the armpit...

When we're not actually adventuring, we love nothing more than listening to people talk about adventuring. Gear reviews and discussions? Yes please. Interviews with our heroes? Sign us up. Tales from the edge? Tell us everything. The best thing about podcasts...

The short answer is yes! Heavy and awkwardly packed items can pull on or poke your body in uncomfortable ways after only a few minutes on the trail. Stashing items like bear spray and water in your backpack creates a...