Skills
Adventure, Editors' Picks, Skills
I’m an Expert Solo Wilderness Guide—These Are the 5 Things I Never Leave Without
If you’re curious about solo wilderness travel, let me offer five pointers to make it easier, safer and more rewarding.
What Makes an Adventure Advanced? It’s Probably Not What You Think
From first-time abseils to post-injury hikes, the real measure of challenge isn’t altitude or distance—it’s how far you push your own limits.
Adventure, Editors' Picks, Skills
Skydiving Gone Wrong: What I Learned After Passing Out Mid-Air
The nearer I got to the ground, the quicker I seemed to be falling.
Adventure, Editors' Picks, Skills
How to Take Breathtaking Photos of Fall Colours
Your Instagram page and your living room wall will thank you for the masterpieces!
Editors' Picks, environment, Skills
Ancient Cultures Were Better at Sustainability Than We Are. Here’s How
In an age increasingly reliant on technology, it’s easy to forget the survival skills that kept our ancestors alive for millennia.
Adventure, Editors' Picks, Skills
Axe in Hand: Book Review and Interview with Author Nicole Coenen
This new outdoorsy handbook by Canadian content creator Nicole Coenen will have you sharpening your skills.
How to Survive if You Get Lost in the Backcountry
While many focus on physical training for outdoor adventures, far fewer consider the mental preparation needed.
Adventure, Creative, environment, Skills
5 Thrilling Board and Card Games That’ll Propel You from Indoors to the Great Outdoors
So, you want to enjoy some outdoor adventure, but you’re stuck inside due to an injury or illness?
Skydiving in Canada: Top Destinations for the Ultimate Thrill
Skydiving isn’t just about the adrenaline rush—it’s about pushing past fear, embracing the unknown and experiencing the world from a whole new perspective.
The Ultimate Guide to Bungee Jumping in Canada’s Most Thrilling Spots
Standing on the edge of a platform and taking the leap into the unknown challenges your limits.
Adventure, Editors' Picks, Fitness & Nutrition, Opinion, Skills
How to Balance Pregnancy and Outdoor Adventure
Here’s what we’re still learning about the outdoors as a pregnancy lifeline.
British Columbia, Ski and Snowboard, Skills, Winter
Finding My Edge: Pushing Boundaries at Whistler Blackcomb’s Elite Ski Academy
Standing at the top of something steep enough to make a mountain goat pause? That’s all mental.
British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity, Indigenous, Ski and Snowboard, Skills, Winter
Sit Skiing and the Spirit of the Invictus Games
The Invictus Games aren’t just about winning medals. It’s a shared journey of recovery through sport where participants compete not only against each other, but against themselves.
Editors' Picks, Skills, Winter
The Phenomenon Of Snow: The Science, Beauty And Magic Of Snowflakes
Snow is an integral part of winter. But on a biology level—what is it?
10 Easy Winter Adventures for Everyone to Try
Here are 10 winter activities for beginners, listed in order from most relaxing and easily accessible to most strenuous and complicated.
Adventure, Health and Wellness, Skills
Why Winter Adventures Are Good for Your Health
Winter’s chilly nature has a bad reputation.
Camping, Partner Content, Skills
How To Keep Your Cooler Cold While Camping
Try these prep and packing tips to optimize your cooler’s functionality and keep your food fresh for days on your next camping trip.
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.
10 Ways To Put Your Paracord to Best Use
Here are some fun and practical ways to use a paracord to fulfill your entertainment or survival needs in the outdoors!
How To Stay Safe From a Thunderstorm When Camping
Camping is not something most of us would choose to do during a thunderstorm, and for good reason.
