Explore Magazine » Hiking
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Explore Magazine » Hiking
2M ago
You’re lost. The last rays of sunlight slip behind the horizon as the battery percentage on your cellphone turns red. You look for cell service bars—none appear. Somehow, you got off trail, and all the trees look familiar in the ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
2M ago
As soon as the helicopter flies down the valley beyond earshot, enchanting sounds embrace me like cherished companions. I hear trickling water dancing down a creek meandering through a willow patch. A marmot whistles from its rocky home upslope from ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
2M ago
The Okanagan Valley sits in the southern interior of British Columbia and stretches for about 200 kilometres from the Washington border up toward Vernon, BC. Known for its sunshine, orchards and vineyards, tourists flock to Okanagan ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
2M ago
Imagine you’ve just finished a long winter hike with your friends, and when you make it back to the trailhead, you celebrate by toasting a hot cup of coffee or fresh mug of hot chocolate in the comfort of ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
3M ago
Here are 15 new, nifty and essential gear items to get you outside and adventuring in Canada’s colder months. Each item has been tested, reviewed and hand-picked by Explore’s editors. Built with waterproof-breathable OutDry, the all-new Facet 75 may be ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
4M ago
For a long time, I was a fair-weather hiker, choosing to hunker down indoors for the snowy months of the year. Since moving to Calgary, the winters here feel just a bit too long and my ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
4M ago
Winter can be a difficult time to enjoy the Great Outdoors. It’s snowy, slippery, wet and cold, not to mention the fleeting hours of daylight. Still, if you’ve vowed to enjoy more outdoor adventures this winter, there are some ways ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
5M ago
Canada, known for its breathtaking landscapes, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. Among the myriad of trails that crisscross this vast country, five stand out as the most popular, drawing adventurers from far and wide. According ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
5M ago
Versatile and designed to be adaptable in various settings and conditions, multi-purpose outdoor gear items reduce the need for—and costs associated with—specialized equipment. If you’re shopping for all-around adventurers this holiday season, these multi-tools not only simplify the ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
5M ago
Today is National Take a Hike Day, a day for us all to get outside, soak in the beauty of nature and explore the picturesque hiking trails and landscapes that surround us. Whether you're ..read more