CONTRIBUTORS

Kevin (aka The Happy Camper) is the author of 20 outdoor related books; including the best selling The Happy Camper and a series of paddling guides. He is an award winning writer and a keynote speaker at outdoor events across North America. Kevin …

David Webb is the President & Publisher of Explore Outdoor Media Inc., editor-in-chief of Explore Magazine and host of Explore’s “Live the Adventure Podcast.” He is an engaging writer with hundre…

Alison Karlene Hodgins is the Editor of Explore Magazine. She’s been sharing her love of adventure and writing for Explore since 2016. As a freelance writer, she has been published by The Globe and Mail, CBC, Paddling Magazine, HI Hostels, Busines…

As a full time freelance writer and Explore’s field editor, Ryan Stuart has no typical day. He could be out testing gear in his backyard, the mountains, rivers and oceans of Vancouver Island, on a far-flung adventure or mixing prose at his standin…

Vivian is a Vancouver-based freelance writer who covers stories in the travel and outdoor adventure space, among others. She’s a curious wanderer with a thirst for adventure, and when she’s not writing, can likely be found lazing by a lake, hiki…

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’, ‘Kitturia…

Fresh air, wild places and the life they contain– from the smallest wonder to the vastest detail– are the heartbeat of Sylvia Dekker’s family and writing life. Find her @syl.dekker and www.sylviadekker.com.

Jenn Hubbert has been contributing to the CT brand since 2015. When she isn’t editing or writing articles, you can find her at home with her three young sons or hitting the road in pursuit of desert landscapes and hoppy craft IPA.

Will Gadd strapped on crampons for the first time at age eight. He did his first major ski traverse when he was 12. He started kayaking at 14; too young to drive, he would call every paddler in Jasper until someone would tire of the calls and take…

Claudia Laroye is a freelance writer and editor living in Vancouver, British Columbia. She writes about adventure, family, luxury and sustainable travel for a variety of online and print publications around the world, including; Lonely Planet, Fod…

Kellie Paxian is a travel writer, editor and content creator originally from Vancouver but currently living abroad as a digital nomad. She is the founder of Adventurelust, a travel brand offering apparel & gear, trip planning & an on-call travel b…

John Geary is a Vancouver-based freelance writer-photographer who loves to get out and paddle just to get closer to nature. His list of canoeing and kayaking adventures include trips in North and South America, Belize, Zimbabwe and the Caribbean. …

Dave Scott can trace his deep love for nature and the outdoors back to his earliest childhood memories exploring the banks of Williamson creek as a child. After spending a childhood filled with outdoor recreation Dave became a member of a Search a…

Jennifer is a Calgary, Alberta-based writer with a love for travel and the outdoors. She is hoping to pass this love of exploration to her son and encourage other parents to do the same.

Andrew Findlay is a BC-based freelance journalist whose assignments over the past year have taken him to Ecuador, Palm Springs, Japan, Shames Mountain and elsewhere.

Alley L. Biniarz is a folk herbalist, writer, regenerative gardener, kitchen witch, and re-skilling guide. Tending to her curiosities led her down the path of journalism with an MFA in Creative Nonfiction, with an eventual weaving of this writing …

Kendra Slagter is an Ontario-based freelance writer and videographer. With a passion for storytelling and long-distance hiking, she’s created short films and written articles for major outdoor brands showcasing her adventures. When she’s not b…

Kathryn Anderson is a travel and wellness expert who runs the award-winning travel blog coffeeandmascara.org as well as contributes to a variety of publications as a Freelance Journalist. This former Fitness Instructor shares expert advice on how …

I am a Vancouver-based writer, fuelling my outdoor adventures with a heady mixture of enthusiasm and anxiety. Wilderness is my first love, and if I’m not writing about hiking, climbing, skiing or other outdoor adventures, then I’m probably in the …

Colin is a best-selling author, filmmaker and adventurer. His expeditions include the first human powered circumnavigation of the world, source-to-sea descents of the Amazon and Yenisey Rivers, rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, breaking the speed …

Born and raised in Quebec and Nova Scotia where summers meant camping, Pam moved to BC years ago to be near the mountains. She and her husband call Vancouver home. A freelance writer who keeps her camera close by, Pam escaped the corporate world a…

My name is Veronica, I’m your classic twenty-something recent university graduate living in Vancouver, BC with the craving to explore as much of this world as I can. I’ve got a checklist of places to visit and hope to share my experiences alon…

4th year undergraduate student in SFU’s School of Communication and lover of adventures. Captures, writes and enjoys the fun experiences shown on Explore’s social media accounts as an Editorial Intern. Also writes for SFU’s independent student-run…

I’m the kind of traveller who is always up for an adventure. Shark diving? Sure. Tropical trekking in the Costa Verde? Count me in. Don’t get me wrong, I’m also happy to spend the day at the spa or lay on a beach sipping a margarita and read…

Hi there! My name is April and I am a travel writer, blogger and ESL teacher from BC, Canada. I love to travel and recently moved back to Canada after living in Mexico for three years. My hobbies include hiking, skiing and kayaking. I love being o…

After spending much of the past decade circumnavigating the globe with her husband, daughter and Charlie the boat cat aboard a 40’ sailboat, Diane Selkirk has put her roots back down in Vancouver. She’s continuing to travel but her focus has s…

Cam Fenton is a writer, guide and educator based on the Canadian side of the North Cascade mountains. Follow him on Instagram (@camfenton604) and Substack (camfenton.substack.com).

I’m Emily and I’m a freelance writer from Fort Wayne, Indiana. I am an avid camper and hiker who picked up the bug at a young age, I have just about visited all the places worth seeing in the Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin area as well …

Ellie Clin is a writer, scuba diver, sailor, environmental educator and general professional vagabond. These days, you can most commonly find her working as a guide aboard expedition vessels travelling through the Arctic and Antarctic. Among her b…

Brendan is a British writer based in BC, Canada focusing primarily on travel, history, art, and outdoor adventure. He has written 60 guidebooks for Lonely Planet including the current guides to Cuba, Peru, Alaska, and Canada; plus, articles for th…

Olivia Wiens is a freelance journalist with a passion for the environment and the beings who inhabit it. She aims to authentically experience nature as it’s been given to us, advocating for leave no trace movements and inclusivity in the outdoor…

Originally from Scotland, recently residing in Asia and now settled in Canada, Sharon is a freelance writer, marketing consultant and avid runner who currently clocks up her miles around Calgary, AB or in the mountains nearby. She’s competed in an…

Jacqueline Salomé (she/her) is made of insatiable curiosity and a fear of boredom. She’s a freelance writer living on the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, where she’s eternally grateful to backcountry ca…

Ghazal Azizi is an early-career journalist, who got her start at McGill University’s weekly student-run publication The Tribune. She is finishing her BA in Philosophy, Political Science, and Communications at McGill and is currently the President …

Sinead Mulhern is a freelance writer based in Ecuador. She writes about travel and outdoor adventure with her work being featured in The Toronto Star, enRoute Magazine, The Daily Beast, G Adventures and others. When not at her desk writing, she’s …

Christina Newberry is a freelance writer and editor. Based in Vancouver, she spends winter days on the mountains and summer days at the beach. Her work has been recognized with three awards from the Travel Media Association of Canada. Find her wor…

Rachel Richards is a southern Alberta-based outdoor mom who spends her time hiking, blogging, running, and substitute teaching. Her passion for healthy and outdoors-focused living drives her to hit the trails packing and coaxing her two toddlers t…

Vanessa Chiasson is a freelance writer specializing in travel and human interest narratives. She loves writing about sustainable travel, urban agriculture, gardening, food trails and social enterprise. In the industry since 2012, she has been publ…

Michelle Polizzi is a freelance writer and content creator covering wellness, wilderness, and travel. A passionate storyteller, her goal is to help others lead more abundant, healthy lives. When she’s not writing, she’s usually reading a book, hik…

I am a British parenting and travel writer living in Canada. My work has appeared in National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, The Sunday Times, and many more. I love to chronicle the…

Kira is a full-time creator and seeker from British Columbia. She has spent the last two years traveling across Latin America on a motorcycle with her husband. Her passion has always been in words, photography and travel. For her, sharing stories …

Amie is a Canadian writer and adventurer. She has been on many adventures including biking to Mexico solo, sailing the Gulf Islands, hiking mountains and most recently living out of her car for 16,000 km exploring remote parts of Canada. She is pa…

Jim Baird is a Canadian professional adventurer and filmmaker based in Northern Ontario. His work for Explore Magazine centers on remote, solo expeditions, including whitewater paddling journeys in Canada’s North and Arctic winter treks. These s…

Hailing from Saskatchewan, Jenn Smith Nelson is an award-winning travel writer, photographer and author. Her work has been published internationally in four languages, with contributions to major outlets including the Globe and Mail, Canadian Geog…

Jim Bamboulis has been a content creator since he was a University of Toronto radio station student. During his 15-year professional TV career as a Host and Producer, Jim expanded into digital media, hosting and producing travel and food videos fo…

Nora O’Malley is a journalist, writer and photographer serving/surfing the West Coast of Canada in Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations traditional territory. She is a columnist for Explore Magazine, Canada’s best-read outdoor adventure magazine, and he…

I am a man of many hobbies, including mountaineering, backpacking, climbing, hiking, skiing, surfing, snowboarding, running, and exploring strange spots, among other things. I write a blog at lastadventurer.com and I am the co-host of IIAWT, a pod…

Freelance journalist Waheeda Harris balances her urban life with regular doses of mountain and ocean and regularly contributes stories to a variety of Canadian publications including The Globe & Mail, NUVO, Travelier, enRoute, Travelweek and Trave…

Jonny Bierman is a sustainable travel and adventure journalist, photographer, and speaker. He uses his content to connect community, culture, and conservation. Jonny has been fortunate to travel to and write about some of the most remote places on…

Robynne Trueman is a Canadian writer and traveller. She is always searching for her next destination and loves sharing travel information with others. When she’s not writing, you can find her hiking with her dog, practicing yoga, or jet setting so…

A journalist by trade and an adventurer at heart, Shel writes regularly about travel and food in the Winnipeg Free Press, Canadian Geographic, Explore Magazine, Travel Life Magazine, CAA, Lonely Planet and The Toronto Star. She has a deep affinity…

I am an avid hiker, cyclist, and marathon runner with an appetite for adventure! I have grown up on the west coast and enjoy playing in the mountains any chance I get.

Bianca Bujan is an award-winning travel writer with bylines in Lonely Planet, Food & Wine, Canadian Geographic, Chatelaine, The Globe & Mail, enRoute magazine, and others. She is also the Editor for WestCoast Families magazine and a Book Editor fo…

Crai writes and shoots articles like “Wildlife Spotting in British Columbia” (Condé Nast Traveler). Recent work also described paddling in Temagami (Explore), horseback riding under Mt. Cotopaxi in Ecuador (AARP) and a B.C. wilderness resort …

Exploratory Glory is a team of two avid adventure seekers, Venus and Cody, a Filipina and a Canadian who call the Okanagan Valley home and enjoy exploring the world’s best attractions. They have written hundreds of travel articles for their webs…

Robin and Arlene Karpan are award-winning writers, photographers, book authors and bloggers based in Saskatoon. Their work has appeared in over 100 publications around the world. They publish a popular blog (photojourneys.ca), recognized by Feedsp…

Aarthi Arunkumar is a writer and photographer based in Toronto. She has written about outdoor activities, parenting, photography and technology. As a photographer, she loves capturing wildlife and macro photos, showcasing the diverse creatures tha…

Josie Dinsmore is a photographer, freelance writer, blogger, creator and adventurer currently living in northern Ontario! She loves to go out on adventures and explore the beautiful, rugged landscapes of Ontario. Some of her favourite activities i…

I’m a writer and journalist based in Vancouver, BC, with a degree in English Literature from Simon Fraser University. I’m the CITY Editor at BeatRoute Magazine and a contributor to a variety of publications including Exclaim! and enRoute Magaz…

Katharine is an Ontario-based freelance writer and editor and mom of three. Her work usually focuses on parenting and motherhood, sustainable living, nature and travel. She loves discovering new places to go on outdoor adventures with her family.<…

When not behind my desk in Toronto – scribbling articles about hiking, the outdoors, cool neighbourhoods, good food, and light adventure – I’m usually stomping along a hike trail or splashing about in a kayak or trying not to overpack for the …

Dr. Nadine Robinson is an international award-winning freelance writer who has written for Porter Airlines, TravelLife, Traverse (Australian Motorcycle Magazine), CAA/AMA Magazine, Paddling Magazine, Algoma Country Magazine, Business Insider, and …

Taylor Maavara is an environmental scientist who researches how humans change rivers. Originally from Toronto, she’s lived across Canada and the US and is now based in northern England. She has a PhD from the University of Waterloo and has worked …

Alex is the founder of Alex on the Map, a site devoted to national park guides, hiking, climbing, and enjoying your outdoor adventures. After growing up near Glacier National Park in Montana, Alex now spends summers in the American West hitting up…

Lori A. May is an avid road tripper, luxury cruiser, and obsessive airline mileage collector. You’ll find her travel writing in publications such as Food Wine Travel, Time Out New York, Eater, Vox, and more. http://loriamay.pressfolios.com

Stephanie Mayo is a small town girl with a big world heart. She is a freelance writer and travel blogger at The World as I See It, living in Ontario, Canada. She has a passion for travel, hiking, and exploring locally. When she’s not working you…

Editorial director, My Passion Media. Lover of writing, travel & life, in general.

Brett is a freelance writer with a passion for nature and the outdoors. Her work has been published in Chatelaine, Toronto Life, Today’s Parent, Broadview, and others. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters.

Kevin Wagar is a professional photographer and adventure and family travel writer who lives near Toronto, Ontario. When he isn’t travelling the world with his wife and two boys, Kevin shares stories and inspires parents to look beyond the standa…

Naina Rishiraj is an educator and writer from London, England, currently living in Calgary, Alberta. Alongside raising our future generations, Naina’s writing has appeared on the BBC, Global News, Natural Habitat, Hi Canada and others. When she is…

Stephanie Amaral is the creator of Wandering Outside, which is based in Ontario, Canada. A blog dedicated to inspiring everyone to get outdoors, encouraging hikers to safely push themselves outside their comfort zones and embrace the challenges of…

Debbie Olsen is an award-winning Métis writer and a national bestselling author.

Luke Faulks is a master of journalism student at the University of British Columbia and an editorial intern for Explore magazine. His work has appeared in Canadian Geographic and on CBC Radio. You can find Luke hiking through the mountains outside…

Hi! I’m Aric Fishman, a climbing guide based out of Ontario, the founder of Outdoor Skills And Thrills Inc, and the author of ‘Thunder Bay Climbing: A Guide to Northwestern Ontario’s Best Kept Secret’. Telling a story through encapsulating writing…

Shayna is a writer, artist, and content creator based in Toronto. Her writing has covered travel, food, relationships and outdoor adventure. She has written for G Adventures, The Fold Mag and Edit Seven. Her experience in creating digital content …

Journalist and wanderluster Charmaine Noronha has traversed the world of journalism like she has the globe, exploring varied roles and publications. She spent the majority of her career as a reporter for The Associated Press and was an editor at H…

Darcy Rhyno has penned hundreds of articles on everything from whitewater rafting in Costa Rica to the wild horses of Sable Island. He’s published two collections of short stories, two novels, stage and radio plays and two non-fiction books, inclu…

Nancy is a multi-award-winning freelance writer, avid adventurer, and blogger at Luxe Trave Family. When she is not exploring her home province of British Columbia, she travels the world (often with her family).

Ben is an avid hiker, traveller and freelance writer. Always planning his next summit or thru hike, he’s settled in Canada to experience the best that British Columbia has to offer. Follow him on Instagram @minomanb

I am an aspiring writer and amateur photographer living among the mountains of Whistler, B.C. and have spent a better part of the past five years exploring many of the peaks in the surrounding area. I have vast experiences of adventuring and trekk…

Kathryn was brought up in Southern Ontario and is now an expert traveller who inspires adventures for all. Kathryn works in television by day and explores every opportunity she gets. She’s often found on trails, in the mud, or on the water, taki…

A travel writer and photographer who has explored all seven continents, Mark captures stories and images from some of the world’s most remarkable places. His work, which ranges from adrenaline-fueled expeditions to discovering the world with his p…

A self-proclaimed expert in “midlife outdoorsing,” Erin is a dedicated weekend warrior and a dabbling freelance writer based in Edmonton, Alberta. As a mother of two young children and a former outdoor educator, she is passionate about helping…

Zack Metcalfe is a freelance journalist, columnist and author based in the Canadian Maritimes.

Jared and Taffin are husband and wife adventure seekers and photographers based in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada. They have two rescue pups, Whisky and Echo, who accompany them on all their journeys. The Anderson Pack loves to get outside…

Tyler LeBlanc is a writer, a filmmaker, and an international tour guide who has lead cycling, hiking, and kayaking trips in North America, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean. When he’s not working on the manuscript of his first b…

Lindsay Davies is a crazy Canuck who’s been bit by the travel bug. Proud to call Ontario home, she loves exploring the province and beyond. As a graphic designer and social media marketer by trade, she travels the world while sharing her adventu…

Sandra Thomas is an award-winning journalist and travel writer who, until recently, was travel and lifestyle editor at the Vancouver Courier newspaper, which closed in 2020 due to COVID-19. Since then, Sandra has had bylines in publications includ…

Ngaio Hotte is a freelance writer and outdoor photographer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. (IG: @creeks.and.peaks)

Kelsey Olsen is a Métis travel writer based in Alberta. Her work has appeared in Fodor’s, Nations Magazine, KAYAK, TripAdvisor and more. Kelsey’s passionate about outdoor adventure, Indigenous tourism and meaningful storytelling. Follow her adv…

Claire is a writer who loves to share stories about people and their passions, the environment and travelling. She has a healthy dose of curiosity that welcomes learning and she enjoys using a variety of storytelling methods to make her readers sm…

Miriam Porter is a writer and content creator specializing in travel, lifestyle, animals, health & wellness, social justice issues and all things vegan. Her successful career as a journalist includes reporting for The Washington Post, The Toronto …

Sarah Steger is a former Australian Court and crime reporter-turned freelance travel writer based in Canmore, Alberta, where the Canadian Rockies double as her office and playground. After hanging up the pen after eight years and setting off on a …

I’m a British writer & blogger living in Vancouver with a love for exploration and adventure!

Cathy Senecal has sought the wild in places since cruising down the Zaire River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She’s travelled to more than 40 countries, often in the search of wild animals, places and experiences.

Cathy Senecal de…

Nova is a 35-year-old seasoned outdoor enthusiast and wilderness researcher with a passion for all things wild and rugged. A self-proclaimed “modern-day adventurer,” Nova has spent over a decade exploring remote backcountry trails, climbing pe…

I’m a Type 2 fun-lover who likes to sleep outside – backpacking mostly in the mountains, with the occasional balmy coastal adventure. It’s the problem-solving that appeals to me: scrutinizing, modifying, experimenting, improvising, cutting w…

I am an outdoor adventure photographer and writer. My photography has appeared in Outdoor Canada, Surfer’s Journal, Cottage Life and the coffee table book, Manitoba by Manitoba. My adventures have been featured in ‘The Surfer’s Journal’ (G…

Katharine is happiest in the wild while horseback riding, hiking, paddling, snowshoeing, skiing or birdwatching in Canada’s, Australia’s or other countries’ backcountry. Her books include three award-winning guides to Canada’s National Cap…

Travis Anderson, an avid mountain biker and trail builder, has been deeply involved in developing Sault Ste. Marie’s world-class mountain bike network since the 1990s. Having secured millions in grants to expand and enhance the local network, Tr…

Liam grew up in Jasper, Alberta – a perfect place for survival skiing and campfires cooking. He loves traveling to miserable places as long as there’s good grub to fry in bacon fat and smoother in chocolate. He is currently a journalist/ski bu…

Chloe Berge is a writer and editor based in rainy and ridiculously beautiful Vancouver, B.C. Her top travel experiences include exploring Peru’s Amazon Jungle, trekking along an ancient pilgrimage route in Japan, and camping in the world’s third l…

Paul is a software engineer with a passion for the outdoors. When he first started camping he always felt frustrated because many things can be tough (e.g. trouble sleeping in a tent, bugs), but he gradually found solutions for each of the problem…

Jen McGuire is a freelance travel writer and essayist whose work has been published in the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Good Housekeeping, Tripadvisor and more. Her book “Nest: Letting Go From Italy, France, and Ireland,” sold thousands of copies…

Sabrina is a Freelance Travel Writer based in Toronto. Her work has been featured in Lonely Planet, Canadian Geographic Magazine, NUVO Magazine, BOLD Magazine, Travel Life Magazine, DreamScapes Magazine, BBC StoryWorks, Trivago Magazine, Canadian …

Lilly Woodbury is the Regional Manager for Surfrider Foundation Canada, supporting the organization’s grassroots volunteer network and leading its plastic-reduction campaigns. She holds an MA in Political Ecology from the University of Victoria …

Suzanne Morphet is a freelance journalist based in Victoria, BC who writes mostly about outdoor adventure. Follow her on Instagram @suzannemorphet

Natasha Tucker from Halifax, Nova Scotia and has spent the better part of the last decade moving around Canada. A lover of adventures, Natasha spends most of her time scuba diving the Nova Scotian coastline, road tripping with her husband and dog …

Shelley Cameron-McCarron is a Cape Breton Island native and longtime freelance writer, with a focus on travel and wellness. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Toronto Star, Canadian Geographic Travel, Saltscapes, Wanderlust, and …

Karen Burshtein is an award-winning Canadian travel and culture writer contributing to publications across the globe such as Conde Nast Traveller, afar.com, Fodors and BBC. An avid swimmer and aspirational sailor, her preferred element is water, f…

Lisa Kadane is an award-winning journalist based in Kelowna, B.C. She covers outdoor adventure, culture and history, wine and spirits, and family travel. Her articles have appeared in AARP, AFAR, BBC Travel, enRoute, The Toronto Star and Travel & …

Craig Mitchell is an Outdoor Education teacher from Toronto, who spends his free time hunting and fishing near his cabin in Northern Ontario. Before becoming a teacher, Craig was a backcountry canoe guide, and grew up camping and fishing with his …

Sarah Regan is a writer from Toronto, ON with a strong background in arts and culture. She studied English Literature at the University of Guelph and has 5 + years of editorial experience for print and digital media, such as Exclaim! and HOLR Maga…

Cathy Donaldson is a Moncton-based travel writer and co-author of Lonely Planet Atlantic Canada (2024), Lonely Planet Canada (2024).

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel and sports writer who lives in Vancouver. His work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, National Geographic, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. His favourite Canadian adventures i…

Matt Manhire is a photographer and adventure seeker, based out Toronto. Somehow always finding unique ways to implant himself in whatever project he is working on, constantly bringing a creative and athletic perspective to his photography. Matt’…

Brandon Kornelson is a forestry worker and freelance writer based in Vancouver.

Stephen Hui is the author of “105 Hikes in and around Southwestern British Columbia,” a new guide from Greystone Books. Visit 105hikes.com.

Anna Laird Barto has lived everywhere from Mexico to Wisconsin, but is currently based in western Massachusetts. She writes about adventure of all kinds, abroad and in her own backyard. Besides writing, she teaches yoga to children, travels with h…

Claire Bunnik explores the world with curiosity and a cautious mindset, while documenting design, agriculture, the outdoors, arts, and lifestyles. When she’s not writing and taking pictures of this beautiful earth, she can be found practicing ot…

Born in France and raised in New York, Emilie is now based in Montreal, where she works as a freelance writer specializing in travel and culture and as a copywriter for powersports brands.

Always on the lookout for new experiences, she has …

Jennifer Bain is a flag-waving Canadian who gravitates to cold climates and has proudly visited all 10 provinces and three territories. She lives with her family in Toronto but has a retreat on Fogo Island in Newfoundland and an obsession with the…

Matt Nightingale is a freelance writer and comedian from Winnipeg.

Sasha Weilbaker is a sustainability-focused writer who has been featured in Business Insider, Thrillist, and The Bold Italic. In the wild, she can be found cycling the bay; on the Internet, she can be found on Twitter at @Sasha_Weilbaker or Instag…

Kateryna Topol is a Toronto-based travel writer, photographer, and content creator. In addition to Explore, her bylines appear in DreamScapes Magazine, Jetsetter HK, AZURE Road, Asia Pacific Boating, Modern Traveller, Travel World, and more. She i…

Stephen Johnson is a writer based in Ottawa. He likes biking along the Ottawa River in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. He also enjoys exploring the outdoors with his family on the many hiking trails in and around Ottawa.

Megan Kelly is the creator of Adventure Report, a blog designed to help people in the Ottawa region get out and explore the many trails that the area has to offer. With her family, including her now 14 month old daughter, she’s hiked nearly 80 d…

An accomplished editorial and commercial writer/photographer, Aaron Theisen has contributed to numerous regional and national sports and lifestyle publications, including Powder, Backpacker, British Columbia and Northwest Travel & Life. Aaron is c…

Daniel is a 22-year-old psychology student in Montreal, who has always had a love for the arts. He started shooting film in 2022, finding it the perfect way to share his perspective with the people around.

He likes to capture moments that …

Josée Bergeron is a Métis freelance writer, blogger, photographer, influencer and mother of five with a passion for helping families feel at home in nature. Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Josée focuses on the importance of fostering nature…

Leigh is a Calgary-based adventure travel blogger at HikeBikeTravel.com, an award-winning photographer and a three-time author including 125 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta—a Globe and Mail bestseller. A seasoned adventurer, Leigh feels most at hom…

I have always had an overpowering passion for words. Writing, editing and reading are second-nature to me. I was immediately captivated by the travel magazine industry, combining my love for words with my need to travel and explore. When I’m not w…

Will Lambert is a freelance adventure photographer based in the Canadian Rockies. His work includes award-winning wildlife and landscape images for Canadian Geographic, together with ski photography across multiple winter sports publications. You …

Charlotte MacNaughton is an orienteer living in Canmore, Alberta. She is a three-time competitor in the World Orienteering Championships and has helped to organize the sport at the local, provincial and national levels. She’s competed in the spo…

Devon Babin has been addicted to inline skating since the mid-’90s, first embracing roller hockey like a stereotypical Canadian, then progressing into other types of skating and helping start an internationally recognized aggressive skating magazi…

Award winning author Lynn Martel has been writing about Canada’s mountain world for explore and other publications for three decades. Her most recent book, Stories of Ice: Adventure, Commerce and Creativity on Canada’s Glaciers (Rocky Mountain…

Paige Reimer was born and raised on a cattle ranch South West of Medicine Hat, Alberta. With a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism from the University of Regina, she moved to Calgary, Alberta to enjoy the mountains and work in communications for a loc…

Steve is an award-winning journalist who spent 33 years working at the Winnipeg Free Press — a daily newspaper in Canada. In December of 2021, he retired from his position as Sports Editor at the Free Press — and since embarking on his freelan…

Clementine Affana is a Toronto based adventure and sustainability travel writer. She has travelled to 28 countries and loves to immerse herself in culture. With a deep connection to sustainability, she intricately weaves together the threads of ad…

Megan Kopp is a freelance writer and creator behind TimeTravelTrek.com, where she shares her passion for outdoor adventures, exploring ancient sites and hitting the backroads. A frequent traveller with a passion for the outdoors, she is also an av…

Roohi Sahajpal is a travel writer and creator based in British Columbia, Canada. With a background in journalism, Roohi has spent the last decade telling innovative stories about travel, wellness, lifestyle, and more.

Bruce Sach was born and raised in Edmonton. He then hung his hat in the Ottawa area for many years, before moving to Quebec City. He is a longtime member of both the Society of American Travel Writers and the Travel Media Association of Canada.