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Penticton’s Winter Playground is the Best for Snowy Adventures
From skiing to skating, hockey games to free events, here’s why you need to visit Penticton this winter.
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Fun, Outdoorsy Adventures To Get In The Holiday Spirit
Amp up the joy and chase away the winter blues with these fun outdoor holiday adventures.
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The Best Hikes In Vancouver When Taylor Swift Is Here
It’s time to summon all your folklore fairy forest prowess and immerse yourself in the most enchanted landscapes by heading into the woods.
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10 Exciting Trails Near Beautiful Quebec City to Try Out on Your Next Hiking Adventure
From trails that will cost you hours and lots of squats as you hike uphill to shorter, flatter strolls, Quebec City has something quiet, peaceful…
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The Happy Camper: Taking on the Frontenac Challenge, Part 2
Three stumbles, one fall, a knee brace, a broken hiking pole and a bottle of pain meds, but this 60-year-old finally finished the Frontenac Challenge.
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While bungee jumping may have been invented in New Zealand, the United States is home to more than a few prime bungee jumping spots where adrenaline junkies can really get their heart pumping.
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Fun, Outdoorsy Adventures To Get In The Holiday Spirit
Amp up the joy and chase away the winter blues with these fun outdoor holiday adventures.
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The Best 6 Christmas Gifts From YETI
With these holiday gift ideas from YETI, you’ll be done shopping and kicking back by the fire with a mug of eggnog before you know it.
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The Happy Camper: A Review of Frank Wolf’s New Book
When I was asked to write a back cover review for Frank Wolf’s latest book Two Springs, One Summer, I jumped at the chance.
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Penticton’s Winter Playground is the Best for Snowy Adventures
From skiing to skating, hockey games to free events, here’s why you need to visit Penticton this winter.
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The Best 6 Christmas Gifts From YETI
With these holiday gift ideas from YETI, you’ll be done shopping and kicking back by the fire with a mug of eggnog before you know…
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Columbia’s New Gear Lets You Explore Like A Polar Bear
Columbia Sportswear discovered how Mother Nature designed the world’s warmest coat.
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The Best Reasons To Get Winter Tires Now
Besides ice cleats and a warm toque, a good set of winter tires will be your prized companion this season.
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WINTER 2024
It’s snow season! And we have the best of winter in our latest issue. From the Freeride World Tour; to a 25-plus item Winter Gift Guide; to looking at sober living in mountain towns; exploring Baffin Island by ski; the future of MEC; traditional snowshoes; winter camping tips… All this and so much more!