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Curated Fall Tours at Duntroon Highlands

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words & photos :: Kristin Schnelten. Article sponsored by Duntroon Highlands. Climbing the clubhouse stairs at Duntroon Highlands on a brilliant autumn afternoon, two volunteers beam and wave from their…

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Protecting Canada’s Oldest Provincial Park

A conversation with Algonquin Provincial Park Biologist Jennifer Hoare. Words :: Carmen Kuntz. Jenn Hoare’s kids are living a childhood much like her own. Before she begins her own story…

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Bombtrack: Amazing Adventure Bikes / Vélos d’aventure détonnants

Scroll down for French-language text. This German brand, based in Cologne, has started a mini-revolution in the world of adventure bikes in Quebec. Bombtrack’s bikes are unlike anything else out…

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Disconnect from Screens, Reconnect to Nature

Trans Canada Trail (TCT) has launched its second annual Great Canadian Hike. Running to October 31, this is a national challenge that encourages people to get out into nature and embrace their local…

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Glorious Gravel / Glorieuse garnotte

words :: Peter Oliver // photography :: Endurance Aventure. For French-language text, click here or scroll down. Martin Le Sauteur and his daughter, Beatrice, know cycling. They have devoted their lives to…

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The Summer of Heights: Baffin Island Backyard Adventures

words :: Sarah McNair-Landry // photography :: Erik Boomer & Sarah McNair-Landry. “A re you sure you want to be left here for a month?” My friend Jeremy asks one…

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Charlevoix: Quebec’s “Secret” Paradise

Photos :: Courtesy of Tourism Charlevoix An hour east of Quebec City, where the slopes meet the sea, there’s a world-class outdoor playground that has remained off the radar to…

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Grip It and Rip It

words :: Sarah Bulford. Scrolling through Instagram, I roll over several photos of dudes—covered head to toe in sponsor logos—hitting jumps on a dirt bike. A trail of positive comments…

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CanaDream’s Deluxe Van Camper: Not your Grandparents’ RV

When I hear “RV”, I still think of my grandparents. Over the years they owned a variety of recreational vehicles, from very big to enormous, in an era where slide-outs…

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Simcoe Hikes: An Explorer’s Dream

words & photos :: Kristin Schnelten. Simcoe County’s rolling fields, dense forests and sparkling waterfronts are an explorer’s dream, boasting a broad range hiking and walking paths, from paved multi-use…

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Another War in the Woods? What You Need to Know about the Stand-off at Fairy Creek, B.C.

Words & Photography :: Nikkey Dawn. “Calling all hikers, climbers and backcountry users,” has been the callout on the Fairy Creek blockade Instagram for over a month. The outdoor community…

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The Changing Landscape of Search and Rescue

A shifting culture or purely a numbers game? As the old song goes: “When the shit goes dooooowwwn, ya better be ready.” And if you’re not, British Columbia’s Search and…

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Ask a Coach: Consummate Athlete Peter Glassford on the Power of MTB Fundamentals

words :: Molly Hurford // photos :: Jody Wilson. Professional cycling coach and kinesiologist Peter Glassford has lived and trained in Collingwood for nearly two decades—and when he’s not out…

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The Valley of Rediscovered Dreams: Time Travel on the Upper Squamish

words :: Feet Banks // photography :: Neve Petersen. “I’m the queen of countless canyons, king of a million peaks; Nymph of my timbered valleys green, and lord of my…

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The Soulful Beauty of the Backcountry Lodge Experience

words :: Todd Lawson // sponsored by Backcountry Lodges of BC. “Leave this world a better place than you found it.” We’ve all heard this old adage before, and it’s…

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Rediscover Responsibly in Grey County

Brought to you by the Team at Grey County Tourism. A few simple tips to keep your summer adventures running smoothly and safely. With restrictions across Ontario finally showing signs…

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Une nouvelle réalité cycliste / A Brave New Riding World

mots :: Peter Oliver. Vieux, pas en forme et paresseux : voilà le portrait type de l’adepte du vélo à assistance électrique. Les vrais athlètes — vrais cyclistes — n’ont pas…

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Win Adventures to the Filming Location of the HISTORY® Channel’s “Alone” Season 8!

The HISTORY® Channel’s hit survival series Alone is back like never before and taking place in the most dramatically beautiful and challenging location yet. In Season 8, ten participants are…

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Nature Immersion for Health and Well-Being

Words :: The Mountain Life Editorial Team // photos :: Noa Harris. Sponsored by :: KEEN Canada. Take a long hike. This is the easiest way to improve your overall…

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The Ginkgo and the Dragonfly: Nature’s Resilience Decoded

Most of us are travelling less these days, even within our own county or province. For me, this means retreading already well-trodden trails—and stumbling over unexpected revelations. Last spring, on…

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Curated Fall Tours at Duntroon Highlands

Protecting Canada’s Oldest Provincial Park

Bombtrack: Amazing Adventure Bikes / Vélos d’aventure détonnants

Disconnect from Screens, Reconnect to Nature

Glorious Gravel / Glorieuse garnotte

The Summer of Heights: Baffin Island Backyard Adventures

Charlevoix: Quebec’s “Secret” Paradise

Grip It and Rip It

CanaDream’s Deluxe Van Camper: Not your Grandparents’ RV

Simcoe Hikes: An Explorer’s Dream

Another War in the Woods? What You Need to Know about the Stand-off at Fairy Creek, B.C.

The Changing Landscape of Search and Rescue

Ask a Coach: Consummate Athlete Peter Glassford on the Power of MTB Fundamentals

The Valley of Rediscovered Dreams: Time Travel on the Upper Squamish

The Soulful Beauty of the Backcountry Lodge Experience

Rediscover Responsibly in Grey County

Une nouvelle réalité cycliste / A Brave New Riding World

Win Adventures to the Filming Location of the HISTORY® Channel’s “Alone” Season 8!

Nature Immersion for Health and Well-Being

The Ginkgo and the Dragonfly: Nature’s Resilience Decoded

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Gear Shed: Fall Favourites from Vie en montagne

Midnight Shift: A Night in the Life of a Whistler Snowcat Operator

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Curated Fall Tours at Duntroon Highlands

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