Hiking

What Are the 10 Essentials and Why Are They Important?
The 10 Essentials are items that you should always have in your day pack even if you’re going for a short five-kilometre jaunt in the woods.

Backcountry 101: What Is It and What Do You Need to Know About It?
Before summer is over, I plan to go backcountry camping with my young twins. I want to take them to …

The Best High Peak in the Adirondacks for Beginners
I often find myself wondering, on the uphills of a hike, why I wanted to do this in the first …

What Is Scrambling: Take Your Hiking to the Next Level
No, I’m not talking about how you like your eggs in the morning or the word game you play on your phone. Scrambling is the outdoor pursuit in between the world of hiking and rock climbing.

Adventure, Alberta Trails, Hiking
10 of the Best Hikes Near Cochrane, Alberta
Here are 10 of the best hikes near Cochrane.

Editors' Picks, Hiking, Opinion
Opinion: Please Don’t Blast Your Music on the Trail
I imagine collecting all the speakers playing music on a busy trail, piling them together and setting them on fire.

Climbing, Editors' Picks, Hiking
Outdoor Dictionary: 20 Common Slang Words in the Adventure World
Here are 20 common adventure slang words to get you nodding confidently along in the worlds of hiking, camping, paddling, cycling and climbing.

Adventure, Hiking, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Reviewing Helly Hansen’s New Verglas Outdoor Apparel
Durable, lightweight and packable, The Happy Camper reviews features of the Helly Hansen Verglas jacket and pants.

Park Swaps: Dupes for Canada’s Most Popular Outdoor Areas
Here are five equally incredible alternative destinations to Canada’s most popular parks

Everything I Need to Hike the Inca Trail in Peru
When I first decided to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, I had little idea what I was getting myself into.

Man Vs. Bear: Solo Women Who Hike and Camp Respond
A viral Tik Tok debate asks women if they would rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear?

6 Tips for Training Your Dog for Outdoor Adventures
If you’re new to adventuring with your dog, these six tips will help you safely enjoy the outdoors together.

Top 5 Places to See in Wild Northern Wyoming
Buckle up for a road trip through northern Wyoming, a region often overlooked but packed with world-class natural wonders.

Everything You Need to Know Before Going Off-Grid
The hazards of the backcountry can be mitigated and avoided with some basic knowledge of safety and survival.

Adventure, environment, Hiking
Ticks: The Scariest Part of Spring Adventures
Is your fear of ticks stopping you from embarking on spring adventures?

10 Best Hikes in Banff for Dog Lovers
Grab your four-legged hiking buddy and check out these dog-friendly trails in Banff.

Adventure, British Columbia, Hiking
10 Hikes Accessible by Public Transit in BC’s Lower Mainland
Thanks to efficient public transit links, you don’t need a car to reach these incredible trails in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland.

Adventure, Hiking, Partner Content
The Best Trails Paired With Cocktails From Yellowstone Bourbon
Here are three delicious, easy campfire cocktail recipes made with Yellowstone Bourbon for your next adventure.

Editors' Picks, Hiking, Trails
A Hiker’s Guide to Reducing Environmental Impact
6 tips to help you minimize your environmental impact

Hiking, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails
Exploring 5 UNESCO Sites in Newfoundland and Labrador
There are few places on Earth as majestic as Newfoundland and Labrador.