The Adventures of Will Gadd, Inc.

Making a decent living as a full-time outdoor athlete is serious, serious work. So why is Will Gadd having so much fun?

• by Mike Randolph

Ricky and the Big Race

Okay, maybe my friend’s superior conditioning meant he could beat me in the past. But things would be different after cross-country-ski camp.

• by Mark Schatzker

Columns

Out and About — Those Were the Days

When men felt small, and nature wasn’t something you read about in old books.

• by J.B. MacKinnon

On the Edge — After Adam

My friend’s recent death showed me once again how dangerous skiing can be. But maybe that’s why I like it.

• by Cynthia MacDonald

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B.C. parks open their doors to more lodges; Wendy Killoran vs. the Rock; the greatest gear that never was; our weird winter quiz; Greg Hill keeps going up and down; how to customize your ride; skater boys push for a cure; ski porn to get you pumped.

Lodge

Quebec’s first true backcountry lodge; the skinny on Cape Breton.

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