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

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 things every Canadian should do at least once in their lifetime.
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