May 2007
At the Edge of the World
For early explorers, Canada’s northernmost chunk of land was a bleak, mysterious and unforgiving place. And for modern adventurers, not much has changed.
- BY DANIEL WOOD
Here Be Ogopogo
Or at least, here be something that feeds our collective appetite for big scary monsters. Belief sold separately.
- BY LESLIE ANTHONY
The Best Gear 2007
We’ve wrangled the samples, kitted out the testers and done our due diligence. Now the results are in. Presenting our picks of the latest, greatest stuff for the Canadian outdoors.
Backpacks
Boots
Jackets
Tents
Down sleeping bags
Synthetic sleeping bags
Sleeping pads
Camping accessories
Trail runners
Light hikers
Hydration packs
Soft shell pants
- BY RYAN STUART
Columns
In the Mountains of Madness
Panic, more panic and a dose of alpenglow therapy.
- By J.B. MACKINNON
Departments
Explorata
Canada’s best young rock jock; the world’s top kayakers take on the Bus Eater; choose this dude’s adventure; saving the Skaha Bluffs; Ray Zahab’s longest—and sandiest—run yet; on the hunt for national park geocaches; the latest invention from the Project Grizzly man.
Destination
Mountain biking B.C.’s little-known Columbia & Western Railway trail. Plus: the best rail trails in Ontario.
Adventure
Via ferrata routes in Canada; Ontario’s new long-distance hike; hit the Fundy Footpath now.
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