Articles

Ski Poles That Don’t Suck: Yardsale’s New Take on an Old Gear

Making two sticks of metal fun and different is difficult, but Yardsale’s ski poles have done just that.

The Happy Camper: Axe Lovers’ Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide

If you’re shopping for a Paul Bunyan wannabe this Christmas, check out these gift ideas that any axe lover would love to see under the tree.

View of the mountains from a trail at the Sea-to-Sky Gondola (Photo by John Geary)

Adventure, Camping, Ski and Snowboard

Book a Getaway to these 5 Beautiful Cozy Cabins Across Canada Now

So, you want to enjoy the Great Outdoors in winter? Here are five cabins across the country to visit this winter!

Adventure, Editors’ Picks, Gear

The Best 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Nature Lovers

Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoorsy nature lover in your life?

Camping, Fitness & Nutrition, Health and Wellness

Enjoy These Delicious Yogurt Turmeric Tikka Skewers in the Great Outdoors

These yogurt-turmeric tikka skewers started in South Asia, travelled into my small childhood kitchen and have now been passed onto you, reader!

Adventure, British Columbia, Partner Content

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.

Adventure, Opinion, The Happy Camper

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.

Adventure, Editors’ Picks, Health and Wellness

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.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

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.

Polar Bear Walking On A Rocky Shore Line

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

Columbia’s New Gear Lets You Explore Like A Polar Bear

Columbia Sportswear discovered how Mother Nature designed the world’s warmest coat.

Woman enjoying the beautiful Canadian Winter Landscape during a snowy day. Taken near Squamish and Whistler, North of Vancouver, BC, Canada.

British Columbia, British Columbia Trails, Hiking

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.

Contests, Ontario, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: SOAR Film Festival Award Winners

I was truly honoured to be a part of the SOAR Outdoor Adventure Reels Film Festival held at the Indie Cinema in Sudbury, Ontario back in early November.

Winter boots and ski mittens on snowy background

Editors’ Picks, Gear, Ski and Snowboard

Roundup: The Best Winter Gear For 2025

Here are 10 new, exciting and essential gear items for winter 2025, tested and reviewed by the explore team.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

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.

Adventure, Camping, Skills

How to Build and Extinguish a Safe and Warm Campfire

While campfires provide warmth for your body and soul in the outdoors, if you are going to enjoy a campfire, it’s imperative to do so as safely and responsibly as possible.