Death by Adventure

Last June, when Rene Arseneault died in the cold waters of the Bay of Fundy, he became North America’s first casualty of adventure racing. In this special report, those who were there describe what happened that day—and what could have been done to prevent it.

• by David Leach

The Wet Coast Trial

Our intrepid adventurer finds out the hard way that there are many very good reasons why they don’t let you hike the West Coast Trail in winter.

by J.B. MacKinnon

Columns

Bio Logic — Who Owns a Mouse?

The next time you find yourself outside, looking at one of this world’s many wonderful animals, think about the fact that someone, somewhere, might be trying to patent it.

• by Wayne Grady

Out and About — The Wilder Side of Florida

Before Disney World, Busch Gardens and tracts of retirement housing as far as the eye could see, there were the Everglades. Our man in the field travels south to Florida and takes a step back in time.

• by Jake MacDonald

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