The Favourites
10 of the sweetest spots Canada has to offer.
Compiled by explore magazine.

Fall Gear Checklist
Everything you need to make it outside this fall
Atmosphere

The man who fell to earth
Meet the Canadian who wants to fly farther than any other human has ever flown before
Bruce Grierson

Into gear: Tech toys
Yes, they're fun to play with. But they also do the job out there
Ryan Stuart

Go here: Mount Carleton Provincial Park
Celebrate its 40th anniversary by visiting Mount Carleton Provincial Park.
Ryan Stuart

Go here: South Chilcotin Mountains Park
Go to South Chilcotin Mountains Park for 150km of multi-use trails, mountain scenery, clear lakes and much more.
Ryan Stuart

A mountain of hype: Everest
Don't believe what they tell you: Climbing Everest is no big deal
Will Gadd

The Summer List 2010
How to make this your best summer ever.
Ryan Stuart

The new ocean order
B.C.'s Hurricane Riders are redefining the limits of sea kayaking—one video at a time
Conor Mihell

Running the world's toughest 100-mile trail race
An excerpt from "The pain of plain" from our July/August 2010 issue
Brendan Sainsbury

Welcome to Survival School
Where you'll learn to start your own fire, build your own hut and forage for your own food. Unless, that is, you're somewhat of a hopeless case.
Jason McBride

Best of Banff
Where to hike, bike, camp, paddle and more
Ryan Stuart

The story behind the Grouse Grind
How two hikers created Canada's busiest trail
Bruce Grierson

Go here: White Squall Paddling Centre
Thanks to White Squall, Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands are now a well know sea-kayaking paradise.
Ian Merringer

Go here: The Mealy Mountains
Labrador's Mealy Mountains will be Canada's next national park
Jerry Kobalenko

How a shoe is made
There's a lot that happens to your shoes before they hit the shelves
Ryan Stuart

How a pack is made
Find out why it takes two years for some packs to go from idea to retail.
Ryan Stuart

The wild horses of Alberta
In the last decade, more than 30 wild horses have been shot form the roadside in the foothills of Alberta. And some people think that's a good thing.
Geoff Powter

The best gear of 2010
A few of our picks for the year
Ryan Stuart

Day One: The O'Neill Cold Water Classic in Tofino
Tofino, B.C. was ready for its moment in the spotlight when it hosted the 2009 O'Neill Cold Water Competition. And so, as it turns out, was one local hero. [An excerpt]
Andrew Struthers

Video: The O'Neill Cold Water Classic
Watch the highlights from the first day of Canada's first big surf competition.

Video: The scenery of the Durrand Glacier Chalet
Watch this video for a glimpse of what surrounds the Durrand Glacier Chalet

3 gear picks under $100
Some great gear finds that won't break the bank
Ryan Stuart

Go here: Durrand Glacier Chalet
Why you should visit this B.C. retreat in the Selkirk Mountains, plus a slideshow of what you'll see.

When coyotes attack
Who's afraid of the big bad coyote? Not many of us. But as last fall's fatal attack showed, we should be more concerned about these animals. For our sake and theirs.
Ian Merringer

When coyotes attack - Part 2
Find out why coyote attacks are becoming more prevalent, and learn how to protect yourself and your pets from coyotes that are too close for comfort.
Ian Merringer

Out of bounds - Part 2
A second SOS is spotted.
Andrew Findlay

12 things every Canadian should do in winter
To celebrate winter, we've come up with the ultimate list of 50 things every Canadian should do at least once in their lifetime. Here are 12 of them.
Ian Merringer

Out of bounds
Last winter, a couple skied beyond the boundaries of a B.C. ski resort into a life-and-death ordeal. And though their SOS signals were reported, no searchers came looking. What went wrong?
Andrew Findlay

The cold quiz
So you think you know your weird winter trivia? Prove it.
Jackie Davis

No ordinary dog
Vince wouldn't stop until he reached the top
Bruce Grierson

No ordinary dog: part 2
Now, it's not unknown for dogs to climb serious mountains.
Bruce Grierson

Video: Go Stan, Go
Stan Hayer is primed to win the first-ever gold in ski cross.
Original video source: ESPN

5 awesome winter adventures
Excerpted from our Winter Guide.
Ryan Stuart

5 great gear picks for winter
Excerpted from our Winter Guide.
Ryan Stuart

Get better at slalom skiing
Tips and tricks from Canada's top technical skier, Jean-Phillipe Roy
Ryan Stuart

Ski cross tips and tricks
First-time Olympic ski cross racer, Kelsey Serwa, tells us what works in ski cross.
Ryan Stuart

How to do better on the half pipe
2010 Olympian and half pipe pro, Justin Lamoureux, shares what works for him.
Ryan Stuart

Tips for skate skiing
Some advice from 2006 gold medal Olympian, Chandra Crawford.
Ryan Stuart

How to conquer moguls
Some tips and tricks from 2007 World Champion in Moguls, Kristi Richards
Ryan Stuart

Recommended Reads
Read these tales of ice and snow on those winter nights that are just too cold to venture outdoors.

5 trips to take this winter
Excerpted from our Winter Guide 2010
Ryan Stuart

Go Here: Whistler Olympic Park
Why you should go to Whistler Olympic Park now
Wallace MacLean

Buying basics: sustainable gear
What you need to consider when buying eco-friendly gear.
Ryan Stuart

Into gear: Green sleeves
4 new jackets that are both enviro and human friendly
Ryan Stuart

How it feels to go BASE jumping
An excerpt from our True Stories feature
Will Gadd

Encountering one of the world's rarest species
An excerpt from our True Stories feature
J.B. MacKinnon

The App-y Camper
In the September/October 2009 issue of explore magazine, we profiled five iPhone applications that we found useful and entertaining. In an online bonus, here are six more.
Sharon Donaldson

How it feels to be buried in an avalanche
An excerpt from our True Stories feature
Ben Mullin, as told to Leslie Anthony

Kids gone wild cont.
The forest school concept and getting the kids-in-nature thing right
Bruce Grierson

Kids gone wild
There's a new movement out there to get children into nature
Bruce Grierson

The Summer List - northern Canada
Ways to have more fun in Canada's hottest season
Ryan Stuart & James Little

City escapes - Montreal
Forget the ’Dacks. Keep it local in the Laurentians
Martin Silverstone

The Summer List - western Canada
Ways to have more fun in Canada's hottest season
Ryan Stuart & James Little

The Summer List - eastern Canada
Ways to have more fun in Canada's hottest season
Ryan Stuart & James Little

Campers checklist
Sponsored feature from Coast Mountain Sports

Best mountain biking
The best trail to mountain bike in Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba.
Ryan Stuart

Best way to see wildlife
Where to go to see the most wildlife in Forillon National Park, Quebec.
Ryan Stuart

Best peak to bag
Where to find the best peak to climb in Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia.
Ryan Stuart

Best beach hike
How to experience the best beach hike in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland.
Ryan Stuart

Best place to camp
Where to find the best camping spot in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario.
Ryan Stuart

Best day hike
Where you can find the best day hike in Banff National Park, Alberta.
Ryan Stuart

All-terrain vehicles
Forget about the lightest frame or biggest travel. If you’re like us, you just want a bike that will go wherever you want. All-mountain bikes are the answer. With five inches of travel, hydraulic disc brakes and an average weight of only about 30 pounds, they go up as well as they go down. Here are four of our trail-tested favourites.
Ryan Stuart

Buying basics: tents
New gear can put a spring in your step, but the wrong stuff can bite you every time you head out on the trail. Check out these buying tips for tents.
Ryan Stuart, explore gear editor

Buying basics: trail runners
The season's new adventures may require fresh gear, but before you head to the store, or online, check out these buying tips.
Ryan Stuart

Buying basics: mountain bikes
Buying a mountain bike is a significant investment, so treat it like one: do your homework, take time to shop around and keep the following thoughts in mind.
Ryan Stuart

The Close-Out Line: Shane McConkey
On the passing of skiing’s funniest, freshest and most inventive daredevil
Leslie Anthony

Day Hikers' Checklist
Sponsored feature from Coast Mountain Sports

Maintenance: boots and tents
There's no point in getting flashy new gear just to have it look beaten down after one season of use.
Ryan Stuart, explore gear editor

Buying basics: sleeping bags
The season's new adventures may require fresh gear, but before you head to the store, or online, check out these buying tips.
Ryan Stuart, explore gear editor

Buying basics: backpacks
New gear can put a spring in your step, but the wrong stuff can bite you every time you head out on the trail. Check out these buying tips for backpacks.
Ryan Stuart, explore gear editor

Tar-sands trouble in Northern Alberta
How the tar-sands boom is quickly but quietly ripping up the forest and turning Northern Alberta into a global environmental hotspot
Andrew Nikiforuk

New Gear: Splurge or Save?
Ryan Stuart

Style: ExOfficio High

By Jackie Davis, explore magazine

The meteorite hunter
A Manitoba man tracks down rocks from space
By Jim Chliboyko, explore magazine

Get your hike on
With 10 of Ontario’s little-known fall gems
Sue Lebrecht