Leaving Good Footprints
words :: Don Tomas // sponsored by KEEN Canada. Ever heard of the holy grail of hiking boots? Me neither. That’s because such a thing doesn’t exist—there are simply too…
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Friday Flick: HYDROTHERAPY
“Hydrotherapy is a story of adaptation, strength & re-wilding set in the raw and beautiful landscapes of Snowdonia National park. Laura has not only overcome a life changing illness through…
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Slopeside at The Josie Hotel — Where Modern Meets Magic
They say you gotta be a little bit crazy when you try something new. Case in point: The Josie Hotel, at the base of Red Mountain in Rossland, BC. By…
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Lighten Up to Brighten Up
Ultralight backpacking and why Canadians aren’t paying attention. Words & Photos :: Mins Savela Every outdoor enthusiast knows that as soon as they buckle their backpack straps and head out…
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The Long Haul: Toba Inlet to Powell Lake, a 10-Day Walk in the Wild
There’s so much unknown ahead. Joane and I are perched on a couchsized rock jutting into the empty, airy fjord. The sea, a grey-blue glacial mixture, surges at our feet,…
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Great Reads: The Raven’s Gift
If you spend any amount of time outdoors, The Raven’s Gift by author Jon Turk will sing to you. With a scientist’s eye, an open mind, and a great sense…
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A Window into the Wild: Cape Scott by SUP
One of the best things of working with Mountain Life is the built-in excuse, the necessity even, to get out and find new adventures. For our Summer 2015 “Wheels &…
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Climb High with a Little Help From Your Friends
What makes a real adventure these days? It’s an open question but Squamish local Trevor Hunt took a stab at answering it in the last issue of Mountain Life Coast Mountains. Trevor…
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Snowy Owl Photo Workshop
There’s something about owls. Perhaps it’s their human-like features; their large, dish-shaped face; their amazing side-by-side yellow eyes; or the beauty of their flight. But it seems everyone feels the…
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Surfing in Ontario 101
Many are surprised to learn you can surf on the Great Lakes, but more and more people are getting into it. Sure it isn’t Malibu, and you won’t get barrelled…
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Mountain Life launches 2014-15 ANNUAL
When we set out to conquer the world, a key piece of the puzzle was to launch a top-shelf national publication for our loyal, über-supportive readers to dive into. Our…
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Introducing Canada’s Newest Outside Voice
by Leslie Anthony It’s not every day that you get to introduce something new under the sun. In today’s publishing landscape, almost never. We hope the Mountain Life Annual model…
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Owen Sound's Logan Peat Living the Life
While Owen Sound’s Logan Peat may be on the injured list, he’s still living the life many of us dream of. As Brendan Semenuk‘s partner in crime, check out this…
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The Bruce Trail and why it matters
words :: Jack Morgan. The Bruce Trail – it’s a fairly big deal, isn’t it? It’s long; it extends right through the middle of the province all the way from…
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Secret Spots: Bruce Peninsula National Park Yurts
It’s official: the yurts at Bruce Peninsula National Park are awesome. We did the family trip up there on the weekend and even with snow and rain, had an amazing…
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Ontario Sasquatch (Now with Video Proof)
Whether you’re a skeptic or a total believer, one thing about sasquatches is hard to believe: that there are Sasquatch in Ontario. But if you check out ontariosasquatch.com, well, perhaps,…
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Beaver River Eats One More Canoe
With ski season coming to a close rapidly (although skiing in 20 degree weather is pretty awesome), the rivers are high and the whitewater season is here for a short…
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The Circle of Life: Jay Peak's Tram
We just got back from an editorial trip to Jay Peak, and man is that place fun. Between the Pumphouse water park and the unbelievable tree skiing, it is definitely…
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Mountain Life at Jay Peak, Vermont
While Jay Peak is suffering as much as any eastern resort during this winter of our discontent, the resort is making the best of it. Though we weren’t getting faceshots…
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Occupy Talisman
Let’s turn Talisman into Ontario’s first backcountry park. Talismans – amulets or other objects believed to possess supernatural or magical powers – are generally thought to bring good luck. If…
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