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Spring 2013: What’s inside

Features

The Camping Guide: Park yourself at one of these prime locations for the perfect summer escape.
Gear Guide 2012: The best new tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and more
By Ryan Stuart

A Paddling Chick is Born

The big bad water of the Northwest Territories’ Mountain River is no place for a rookie canoe tripper to learn her strokes. Or maybe it is.
By Nicola Ross

Back on the Bay

He may now live a world away, but he still feels most at home on the wild shores of Georgian Bay.
By Mike Randolph

On the Rat Patrol

Their location: One of Canada’s most beautiful national parks. Their mission: To terminate rodents with extreme prejudice.
By Leslie Anthony

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Letters

The Lowdown: Hiking in Jasper; what’s up with SUP; three tough new adventure races; 10 great things to do this summer; how to get started in mountaineering; the latest gear tech.

Into gear: Stay cool and look cool in the new fashion.

Gadd’s Truth: It’s wrong to dress up an expedition as a charitable act.

Out & About: Why we should have the right to roam on private property.

The Moment: On the wall: A Canadian climbing milestone
By Ben Moon