Trails

Hustle Hikers is a new local women’s gathering of outdoor lovers who share in the ability to build each other up through instant camaraderie. I wasn’t the only one who felt the pull toward this social media-based group when myself...

Most people can be considered normal hikers—kind, courteous, just looking to enjoy the outdoors. Others… well, they become part of our campfire stories. These 10 types of hikers are very different, but sometimes they all trek together in the same...

Last year, towards the end of August, my family and I took a trip to the interior of beautiful British Columbia. We stayed at a cabin just outside of Golden for about a week and explored many more areas...

Just 75 kilometres from the bustling city of Toronto, Ontario, you’ll find the Waterfall Capital of the World: Hamilton. With its location on the western edge of Lake Ontario and its proximity to the Niagara Escarpment, Hamilton is home...

Every body is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all hiking bra. It might take some trial and error, but you can find the right mix of supportive and comfortable that works for you. If you’re curious about what’s on the...

Sun protection is an everyday necessity. Being in the sun too long can lead to sunburns, skin cancer and premature signs of aging. Despite what you might have heard, sunscreen should not be your primary defense against the sun.

As an East Coaster living on the West Coast, every time I tell people where I’m from, I hear the same thing: "I've always wanted to make it out that way, but I've never made it past Toronto." I understand—travelling...

Rolling hills, dense boreal forests and vast wetlands meet the sparsely treed subarctic in the prairie province of Manitoba. Beyond spotting polar bears and playful belugas in the wild, Manitoba is home to diverse terrain and more than 100,000...

Location: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, ScottsdalePark here: 18333 N. Thompson Peak PkwyPublic Transport: N/A Hike Distance: 7.25 kilometres Elevation Gain/Loss: 200 metres (655 feet)Hike Duration: 2 hoursDifficulty: ModerateWhat makes it moderate? A steady inclined route with uneven steps makes this a proper...

Somewhere off the shores of the Pacific Ocean, a left hand reaches above the surface of the water. Its fingers stretch towards a horizon that’s framed by the outline of navy-blue mountains in the distance. A handful of moss-covered...

The cross-country ski season is often fickle, so we advise you keep your skis in your car to be ready for every skiing opportunity. Here’s where you can ski in or close to Calgary when you’re on a time crunch.

A few hours earlier, we were standing in front of the luggage carousel in the hamlet of Resolute Bay, Nunavut. No more bags were cycling through, the carousel had stopped, and everyone but us had left with their...