Hiking
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I would say the hardest part about struggling on a hike is the embarrassment factor. You stress over your constant need for breaks or the length you’re lagging behind your companions. You feel stupid and wish you hadn’t come at...
Nearly three million people visit Whistler every year for world-class skiing, downhill mountain biking and breathtaking hiking trails. Whistler Village is the perfect starting place for a number of incredible hikes, ranging from multi-day backcountry treks to do-able day hikes.
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For outdoor activities where your pockets won’t be enough to fit your essentials, a comfortable daypack is crucial to enjoying your time outside. But between padded hip belts, adjustable torso lengths and mesh back panels, deciding on one can be...
It's May long weekend, and you know what that means: time to break out the BBQ, camping gear, hiking boots and dusty backpacks. Adventures in the summertime are just beginning!
Here are more than 40 epic ideas for hiking trails, camping...
I have just made the decision to move 1,500 kilometres away from my home in Alberta to Vancouver. I’m leaving my friends and family and going to beautiful British Columbia. This is the stuff dreams are made of, right? I...
When Waterton resident Christie Low went for a short family walk around town on April 1st, she was unpleasantly surprised to find two tick bites on her torso—and a tick still attached to one bite!
“Because we weren’t hiking or on...
One of my major aspirations in life came to fruition a few years back when I finally stepped foot on the summit of Mount Everest. It was an expedition I embarked on along with my father, mother, brother and sister;...
Planning is key. In fact, if you have dreams of spending a week under the stars, carrying everything you need on your back as you trek one of Canada's most epic trails...
...Well, start planning for next summer, today.
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Finding a good hiking trail becomes a little harder when you have a dog to factor into the mix. You want to make sure the hike is dog-friendly and you may have a preference for either leashed or off-leash trails...
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...
The best time to sign up for an adventure is a bottle of red wine deep into watching the International Banff Film Festival on a cozy couch, right? While viewing the incredible feats of ultra-distance athletes and extreme climbers, my...
When it comes to Alberta’s national parks, the gorgeous mountain locations of Banff and Jasper always take the spotlight, but just 35 kilometres east of Edmonton is the hidden gem that is Elk Island National Park. This conservation area is...
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