March 2008
Our first issue of 2008
The Canadian Classics
Canada has so many great adventure tours that it's hard to know where to go when vacation time rolls around. To help you decide, we've ranked what, in our humble opinion at least, are the 25 best guided trips this country has to offer. So check the list and then start packing.
Indiana Jones Daniel Wood and the Desert of Almost-Lost Dreams
Okay, so maybe there weren't any diabolical Nazis or viper-filled pits on his journey into the Gobi. But at least our intrepid adventurer was following the trail of his pistol-packing hero.
- By Daniel Wood
The Yankee vs. the Yukon
He came north from San Francisco to test his outdoor mettle. And maybe even impress his Canadian wife.
- By Zac Unger
How I Became a Renegade Railbiker
Riding the rails seemed like the perfect way to head out for the territories. As long as we didn't run into any trains. (Or vice versa.)
- By Bruce Grierson
Columns
Becoming an Optimist
There was a moment when I began to think there might be a better future for our planet. The dead walruses probably helped.
- by J.B. MacKinnon
Departments
Explorata
Welcome to Canadaâs soon-to-be-newest national park; the latest from adventure couple Colin and Julie Angus; safe water bottle update; emergency beacons hit Canadian stores; excellent outdoor style; the man who cycled the planet; get ready for our hardest adventure race yet; why fewer people are visiting B.C. parks.
The Latest Stuff
Cool new gear for your outdoor fun.
Into Gear
These days, watches do so much more than track the hours.
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