Round-up: Enjoy Christmas on a Winter Outdoor Adventure

December 25, 2018

18 articles to help you live the adventure this winter

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

From the whole the team at explore, we wish you a happy, jolly, adventurous festive season.

Here are 18 winter-focused adventure articles so you can start planning your next outdoor adventure in the merriest, chilliest, snowiest season in Canada.

Winter Camping

10 Reasons Why Winter Camping is Better Than Summer

I’ve learned the advantages of camping out in the cold, and at times I think winter camping can even be better than summer camping. Don’t believe me? Here are 10 reasons:

Baby, it’s cold outside — and that makes winter camping food prep all the more difficult. Here are some tips to ease the burden:

Don’t tell us that you only camp in summer!

Kevin Callan talks about safety when hot-tenting in the cold winter:

Kevin Callan’s new book is out now! Grab a copy today—hey, maybe you were even a part of it?

Winter Travel

4 Sunshine Coast Winter Adventure Sweet Spots

We’re chasing adventure on B.C.’s delightfully removed Sunshine Coast

Gros Morne National Park really comes alive in the dead of winter. If you’re looking for some inspiration for cold-weather adventures, check out these trip ideas:

Winter Adventures in Tofino, BC

Experience a different take on winter recreation in the snow-free environs of Tofino, British Columbia.

Park City, Utah—a ski town steeped in history. Home to two awesome resorts, the best snow on Earth and a host of additional activities, it’s where you need to ski this season.

Winter in Nunavut: Culture & Adventure

Explore the far north — rich culture and exciting adventure awaits in Nunavut. And up north, spring is the new winter.

Winter Gear

A Simple Piece of Gear You Need for Winter (But Don’t Already Have)

Simply put, this item of footwear will open up a world of wintertime exploration. I should know—it did for me, just last winter.

Most winter boots are terrible at gripping ice—and that’s a problem serious enough to kill.

Stay warm this winter no matter what adventure you embark on. Here are six suggestions:

Online editor Alison tested Icebreaker’s new Original Base Layers in a chilly locale

Winter Adventures

24 All-Canadian Winter Adventures to Put On Your Bucket List

Start planning your winter getaway today! We have 24 all-Canadian adventures you MUST DO this year.

Winter conditions make a whole new sport of trail running.

Top 10: Canada’s Best Winter Adventures

Winter is right around the corner—this year, take advantage of the cold and snowy weather and plan an all-Canadian outdoor adventure. Here are 10 articles to get you started:

Make the most of your winter with these exciting activities and destinations, coast-to-coast in Canada:

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Alison Karlene Hodgins

Alison Karlene Hodgins is the Managing Editor, Content & Community for explore magazine. As a freelance writer, she has been published by The Globe and Mail, CBC, Paddling Magazine, HI Hostels, Insider, Fodor's and The Huffington Post. She has a W…