June 2004
June 2004
Picks of the Parks
explore’s cross-Canada experts give the lowdown on the top parks in the country—from Garibaldi to Gros Morne and all the way up to Ellesmere. Plus: the best hikes, rides, paddles, campsites and more.
¿Por Favor, Senor, Donde Esta el Singletrack?
Brain-sucking altitude, midnight bike thieves, the world’s deepest canyon…It’s all part of the adventure when five Canadian gringos head south in search of epic riding in the land of the Incas.
- by David Leach
So You Think You’re So Tough?
Then test your outdoor moxie with one of Canada’s five ultimate endurance races. Guaranteed to break…you…down.
- by Rory Sweeting
Going Solo
Yes, the portages can be long and the paddling painful. But those sublime moments alone make all the suffering of a solitary canoe trip worth it.
- by Matthew Church
Columns
Out & About — Little House in B.C.
Two urban refugees rediscover the pioneer dream in a remote cabin.
- by Alisa Smith
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