May 2009
The Ultimate Family High
Last year, a Canadian father and his children set out to make history by reaching the summit of Mount Everest. But for a few hours, it looked as though things had taken a devastating turn.
By Kate Barker
Journey to the Top of…Ontario
It’s true that getting to this lowly provincial high point is not all that tough. And yet, it’s no walk in the park either.
By Jim Moodie
The Rescue Squad
When something goes wrong in Vancouver’s North Shore mountains, it’s time to call in the expert volunteers from Canada’s busiest outdoor-emergency team.
By Bruce Grierson
Best Gear 2009
Our man-in-the-field chooses the coolest new stuff for your outdoor pleasure—from tents to trail runners to a deluxe coffee maker.
By Ryan Stuart
Column
Up Above the Gym Rats
Practising for El Capitan in a Vancouver climbing gym.
By J.B. MacKinnon
Departments
Explorata
Rediscover a forgotten B.C. trail; going for a long, long run around North America; Will Gadd’s scariest climb; a Jamaican in the Yukon Quest; quick adventure escapes near Toronto.
Gadd’s Truth
Will Gadd explains why he’s willing to risk his life out there.
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