On rock, dirt, pavement or water, Mountain Lifers wasted no time taking advantage of the outdoors in Ontario’s Blue Mountains this summer. And we have the photos to prove it. Officially the summer isn’t over yet, so keep crushing those PRs.

The sights and sounds, tastes and smells of our outdoor pursuits are the backdrop of friendships nurtured and memories formed. They’re experiences that encourage us to protect the environment that provides for us.

The imagery in the summer issue explores what it means to be a part of the active outdoor culture. From parents encouraging young athletes and including children on wild adventures to pursuing your passions well into retirement—and working to ensure your great-great-grandchildren have the opportunity to do the same. A life spent in nature is a life well spent.