High Flyer

For nearly four decades, Andy Williams has been the guy to call when you’re heading in to Canada’s tallest peak. And the guy to call when you need to get out in a hurry.
By Teresa Earle

The Man Who Talks to Bears

Lynn Rogers has spent more time around black bears than any other person on the planet. And he says these much-maligned animals are just misunderstood.
By Jake MacDonald

The Power of Walking

Be it ever so humble, there’s still nothing that beats our most basic form of local motion.
By Bruce Grierson

Columns

Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid

And then you’ll be prepared for your next big adventure.
By Will Gadd

Poolside in Hell

Are First World voluntourists really helping in the Third World?
By J.B. MacKinnon

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Explorata

Hiking in the Gaspé’s Chic Choc range; the life and death of Shane McConkey; swimming down the Skeena River; new outdoor books; Kevin Callan’s favourite gear; quick adventure escapes near Vancouver.

Into Gear

Reviewing the new all-mountain bikes.

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