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The never-ending heat that has been hitting much of the country may have you feeling like summer's been here forever. Haven't even got the chance to figure out what you really want to do this season? Don't panic! There's still...
If you thought the best place for alpine backpacking in Alberta or B.C. was in the four famous mountain national parks, you’d be wrong. Alberta’s Highwood Pass, in Kananaskis Country, has backpack routes equal in gobsmack to the likes of...
Unless you've been living under a rock or are new to the outdoor world, you've probably heard of stand up paddleboarding, also known as SUP. The broad appeal of the sport comes from the fact that it is highly accessible—able...
Earlier this year, we brought you the best guided trips across Canada. For the hiking enthusiast, here's some of the country's latest and greatest guided hikes. From sand dunes in the prairie provinces to coastal mountain ranges, these hikes are...
This summer's more-than-warm temperatures have meant nearly all of us—water rat or not—are looking for different ways to cool down. But as with anything new, it can be difficult to know where to start. If you're interested in testing out...
A day rafting is the perfect getaway: You don’t need to buy a ton of special—and pricey—equipment or even take lessons; if you crave adrenaline, it can be as exhilarating and challenging as you can handle; if you’re more of...
This summer will be Adam van Koeverden's third Olympic Games, though he began kayaking at the age of 13 when he joined the Burloak Canoe Club in his hometown of Oakville, Ontario. Since then, he's gone on to capture gold...
Canada West Mountain School
Besides guiding international trips—including the Seven Summits—the Vancouver company teaches courses and leads trips in the nearby Coast Range.University of Calgary Outdoor Centre
The full progression of mountaineering skills is taught at the centre’s indoor climbing wall and...
"Because it’s there.” If you need more persuasion than George Mallory’s famous quip about climbing Everest, then mountaineering may not be for you. Getting to the summit of just about any mountain requires sweat and brawn, and probably a heavy...
1) The top is only halfway. Many accidents happen on the descent.
2) When rappelling, always tie knots on each end of the rope to prevent descending unexpectedly.
3) Don't look up when there's a rockfall. Press into the rock and try...
1) Joffre Lakes Provincial ParkCoast Range, British Columbia
At Joffre Lakes, the Duffey Lake Road takes care of most of the elevation gain that plagues the Coast Range, and delivers would-be mountaineers to the doorstep of a trifecta of peaks. The...
J.B. MacKinnon makes the case for occupying the wild
We were out for a hike on Bowen Island, which sits at the mouth of Vancouver’s harbour like a cork to bottle in the urban whine, when we came to a no...
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