June 2007
National Treasures
From Aulavik to Yoho, there’s no denying that all of Canada’s national parks are special places indeed—which makes the job of ranking them pretty darn tough. Herewith, an opinionated guide to the best of the best across the country.
- BY JERRY KOBALENKO AND LINDSAY MACLEAN
Death on the Wapta
When a young couple set out for a month-long ski tour in the Rockies, it was supposed to be their greatest adventure together. Then something went horribly wrong.
- BY GEOFF POWTER
Somewhere Up a Jungle River
He was searching for the soul of South America’s Last Eden. But would he really find it in a tiny blue frog?
- BY ANDREW WESTOLL
Been There. And There. And There, and There…
Welcome to the Traveler’s Century Club, where everyone’s been to more countries than most of us can even name.
- BY JOANNA PACHNER
Columns
Pilgrims’ Progress
It promised to be a wine-soaked joyride down an ancient pilgrimage route. Until things took a sobering turn.
- By J.B. MACKINNON
Departments
Explorata
A Canadian rides the Tour de France; B.C.’s new mountain-biking epic; looking for the thrill-seeking gene; a big lift for Whistler; Canada’s master of backpacker suspense; the desert ultramarathon queen; paddling for a record around Vancouver Island; cold discomfort at the Rock and Ice Ultra.
The Latest Stuff
Cool gear for your outdoor fun, plus stylin’ clothes for town.
Into Gear
Cross-country bikes are back and better than ever.
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