Gear Shed: Earth Week / Mother’s Day Edition
This Earth Week, active mothers deserve the finest eco-forward, durable gear in the universe. We've curated several items here to help your mom run with the wolves.
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The ML Gift Shed
ML staff and partners have curated this last-minute GIFT SHED for the peeps in your life who love the outdoors as much as you, and fall into the following categories:…
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Gear Shed: Top Hoodie, Touring Boot, Jacket, Overall + More
ecologyst Peak Hoodie Backed by a lifetime guarantee, the ecologyst Peak Hoodie is made with organic cotton fleece and has a minimalistic peaked hood and ribbing along the sides for…
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Gear Shed: Best Boots, Brandy, Baselayers, Books + More
Made with Georgian Bay apples, SPY MATA HARI APPLE BRANDY is double-distilled, released in small batches and lightly aged in cognac barrels. Notes of toasted oak, burnt caramel and vanilla…
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A Year on the Trail
words & photos :: Kristin Schnelten. A few steps into our first day on the trail, my daughter and I descend into a dark, windless ravine. It’s humid. Close. There’s…
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Gear Shed: New Autumn Picks & Winter Previews
From Mountain Life – Blue Mountains, Fall ’21. With multi-directional lugs and a seamless, closed-mesh construction, the new SALOMON CROSS HIKE MID GORE-TEX is designed to handle any condition. Agile…
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Curated Fall Tours at Duntroon Highlands
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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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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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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ML Blue Mountains Summer Issue Out Now
In the summer issue of ML Blue Mountains we examine the themes of “Wayfinding.” The past year has tested our skills of navigation on many levels. Simply: Where are we…
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The Ginkgo and the Dragonfly: Nature’s Resilience Decoded
words :: Ned Morgan. 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…
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The Latest Socks from Swiftwick
Beyond apparel, Swiftwick socks provide a superior connection with the terrain and become an essential part of your performance gear whether you’re a skier, a hiker, cyclist or runner. No other sock…
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The Mountain is my Gym: The Biggest, Baddest Elliptical of All
words :: Nelson Phillips // photos :: Ryan Carter. The rain is hitting me in the face now and I start trudging up the mountain. Five minutes in and I’m…
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The Last Best Place? Backyard Exploration in a Pandemic
Close-to-home travel renders the concepts of movement, discovery and adventure all relative. Words :: Leslie Anthony. When the pandemic shutdown hit in March, like many folks my partner and I…
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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 Superpant: Helly Hansen’s Verglas Tur Pant
Once in a while, a pant comes along that redefines your entire conception of the garment. And after that, you don’t want to go back. Such is Helly Hansen’s Verglas…
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Soft Landings: Salewa Dropline GTX
Made for speed and mobility across diverse and unpredictable terrain, Salewa‘s new Dropline GTX boasts lightweight air mesh construction and extra impact cushioning in the midsole for softer landings, enabling…
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Adaptable Layer: Arc’teryx Gamma SL Hoody
A hike can be a leisurely ramble on the flatlands or a hard-charging scramble up to a lookout or crag. Whatever your mission, you need protection that adapts to ever-shifting…
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Bring on the Terrain: Merrell Zion Mid Hikers
Merrell’s new Zion Mid Waterproof hiking shoes boast a trail-runner platform so the fit is sneaker-like, and comfortable over diverse terrain. Meanwhile, the Vibram Megagrip outsole means a consistently aggressive…
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