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.
Adventure, Editors' Picks, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Most Popular, Travel
8 Incredible National Parks in the USA
In October 2023, I stood atop Angel’s Landing in Zion, marvelled at the spanning mountain range in Grand Teton and …
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 …
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, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails, Trails
Dancing in the Woods on Canada’s East Coast Trail
As a traveller who likes to hike when I visit a place, the East Coast Trail (ECT) had long been …
Battle of the Brands: Gear Test and Review
Welcome to Explore’s Battle of the Brands! In this video, Managing Editor Alison Hodgins tests tons of gear and trains …
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.
Adventure, Alberta Trails, Hiking Trail Reviews
Canyon Creek Ice Cave Is a Unique Day Hike in Alberta
Instead of summit views, this hike rewards your efforts with fascinating ice formations and impressive limestone walls as one of the closest accessible caves to Calgary.
Park Swaps: Dupes for Canada’s Most Popular Outdoor Areas
Here are five equally incredible alternative destinations to Canada’s most popular parks
