Explore Interview Series: Cimber Sean McColl

Explore Interview Series: Cimber Sean McColl

Explore Interview Series: Cimber Sean McColl. Explore Magazine caught up with pro-climber Sean McColl to talk about his success, motivation and why he likes to climb.

Explore Interview Series: Survivalist Les Stroud

Explore Interview Series: Survivalist Les Stroud

Explore Interview Series: Survivalist Les Stroud. Explore Magazine caught up with Les Stroud — Survivorman himself — to chat about how he got started in this industry (that he created), and what makes a Survivorman tick.

Explore Interview Series: Kayaker Adam van Koeverden

Explore Interview Series: Kayaker Adam van Koeverden

Explore Interview Series: Kayaker Adam van Koeverden. Explore Magazine caught up with Olympic Sprint Kayaker Adam van Koeveren to chat about kayaking —for medals and for fun — and the physics of fluid dynamics.

Explore Interview Series: Surfer Peter Devries

Explore Interview Series: Surfer Peter Devries. Explore Magazine caught up with Vancouver Island-based pro surfer Peter Devries to chat about surf culture and what it takes to be the best.


5 Essential Summer Skills
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5 Essential Summer Skills

By Explore Magazine

Since summer is fleeting, it's important to master the skills to make the most out of every day. So here are 5 Essential Summer Skills, brought to you by Explore Magazine:


10 Essential Skills for the Outdoorsperson
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10 Essential Skills for the Outdoorsperson

By Explore Magazine

With the weather warming and spring-summer camping/hiking/paddling season coming up, it's time to brush up on your backcountry skills and ensure you're up to the task of taking this season for all it's worth.


How to Boil Water For Safe Consumption
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How to Boil Water For Safe Consumption

By Explore Magazine

Modern water purification tablets have come a long way since those awful iodine tablets, and filters work well too — but what if you are all out of tablets, you don't have a filter and you need safe water? You boil it. Here's how to do it right:


Shoot like a pro: Action and adventure
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Shoot like a pro: Action and adventure

By Explore Magazine

Kick up your action and adventure shots with these tips from some of Canada's top outdoor photographers


Bear Safety 101
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Bear Safety 101

By Explore Magazine

Bear Safety: it’s never too early to educate yourself for next year’s camping season. Here are some tactics for dealing with bears in the bushes:


How to Make Waterproof Matches
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How to Make Waterproof Matches

By Explore Magazine

Use this simple trick to turn conventional wooden matches into military-grade waterproof fire starters:


How to make ground-to-air signals
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How to make ground-to-air signals

By Explore Magazine

If plane pick-up and drop-off is part of your backcountry trip, this is a handy skill to have


Survive any disaster
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Survive any disaster

By Explore Magazine

Master these survival skills and you'll be able to handle anything that comes your way


How to shop for outdoor gear
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How to shop for outdoor gear

By Explore Magazine

Outdoor gear is pricey, and because it can add up so quickly, we want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. When it comes to boots, tents, mountain bikes and more, here's what you should be looking for.


Top navigation tips
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Top navigation tips

By Explore Magazine

No matter what you're equipped with on your next backcountry adventure, these tips will help you find your way.

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