Podcasts

Welcome to episode 28 of Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast. Today, my guest is Caroline Cote. And as I hit publish, she is (ideally) in the final week or so of a self-supported ski expedition across Antarctica to the...

Let's talk about expeditions. Journeys. Adventures. Why do we do them? What is the purpose? And what do we hope to accomplish? Adventure paddler Mariele Guerrero has some thoughts on all of this—and they may surprise you. Because the true nature of...

We love dogs! As outdoor enthusiasts, dogs make the perfect partners. But how can we be the perfect partners right back? How can we ensure our pups live long and healthy lives? Today, my guest is Olivia Saray—she's a dog and cat...

Travel is back. After an unprecedented and long hiatus, we are once again becoming a nation of tourists. But what has changed? What are we looking for? Is it more of the same? Or have we grown to better appreciate the act...

Think about the clothes you're wearing. Where were they made? Who made them? For how long do you intend on owning them? Big questions that aren't always asked by many. Rene Gauthier is asking these questions. He is the CEO of a...

Let’s travel—far. Farther than any journey you could physically take. Let’s travel into the stars. I love the night sky. Stargazing is such an important part of the outdoor experience. Some of my best memories from camping trips past have been of a night...

So—the Olympics are coming up in February. Yeah, I know we just had one in summer. But these are the winter Games. Canada’s Games! Ever wonder what it’s like to progress as an athlete toward the Olympics, X Games and more? To repeat...

Imagine moving between three oceans, all under your own power. For six years. Visiting hundreds of communities, seeing the wildest parts of a country. Connecting. Growing. Learning. This is what Dianne Whelan did for six years as she traversed the Trans-Canada Trail. Dianne just...

Some 16 years ago, my mom gave me the book "Prisoners of the North," by Pierre Berton. I loved it. I became fascinated by Canada’s north, and knew I’d go there soon. In 2008, I crossed the Arctic Circle for the first...

Ever wanted to walk on water? Well, the closest you’re likely to come is by stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). I love stand-up paddleboarding. I first tried it almost 10 years ago. I was hooked—although, to be honest, I’ve kept it fairly casual. I love...

You know, some of my most vivid dreams have been of flying. I recall flying dreams from decades ago like they were from last night. I think a fascination with flight is part of the human experience... Birds, planes, butterflies and paragliders. Today,

What load do you carry? Is it, at times, too heavy to lift? How do you balance a yearning for adventure with what can seem like an ever-building load of responsibilities: parenthood, career, mental health… Do you ever look back to simpler times...