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Expert Advice from a Canadian Adventurer: Bad Trips are the Best
As humans, we love drama and gossip…and secretly love when things go awry because that is where the interesting stories arise.
Frank Wolf
Frank Wolf is a Canadian filmmaker, adventurer, writer and environmentalist. He is known for documenting wilderness expeditions around the world, with a focus on the Canadian North. His award-winning films include 'The Hand of Franklin', 'Kitturiaq', 'On the Line', 'Mammalian', and 'Borealis', all of which broadcast on CBC in Canada. He was named one of 'Canada's Top Ten Adventurers' by Explore Magazine and was named 'One of Canada's Top 100 Explorers' by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He's written dozens of articles for various publications over the years, including several features for Explore Magazine.
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In following the mantra of being ‘fat, fast, and feral,’ your dreams of completing an Epic canoe journey through the Arctic will become reality.
Book Review of Lone Wolf and Exclusive Interview with Author
Weymouth’s writing is sharp and descriptive, bringing the myriads of characters he meets along his trek into three-dimensional life…
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Deh Cho Solo: My Journey Down the Mighty Mackenzie River
My route will take me from the town of Hay River on Great Slave Lake to the town of Inuvik in the Mackenzie delta.
Adventure, Canoeing, Northwest Territories
Through the Heart of the North: Yamozha Expedition
Frank Wolf gears up for a grand finale trip of 2024.
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The Way of the Wolf: Bringing the Team Back Together for the Kangiqluk Expedition
Frank Wolf, Dave Garrow and John McClelland reunite for a good ol’ time on their upcoming Arctic ski expedition
The Way of the Wolf: Kayaking ‘Round the Gap
Follow Frank Wolf on his 800 kilometre paddling journey called the Squagua expedition.
The Way of the Wolf: Getting to the Start Line
The difficulty in doing, say, a 1,000-kilometre canoe trip, is not the trip itself—it’s getting to the start line. In order to do so, you have to get over the biggest hurdle: your preparation mindset.
The Way of the Wolf: What’s your Mission?
As we approach the new year, it’s time to take the initiative and step outside your comfort zone. This author delves into the process of creating a “mission.”
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