Explore Magazine » Hiking
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Explore Magazine » Hiking
1w ago
Dealing with toilet hygiene in the backcountry is complicated enough when the temperatures aren't below freezing. Add in high winds, thigh-deep snow and temperatures in the negative double digits, and it can be seriously discouraging for people who menstruate. I ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
3w ago
Sometimes costing over $30 a pair, hiking socks have a steep price tag compared to a pair of normal cotton ones. But it’s not obvious to the naked eye that hiking socks are highly engineered for comfort and performance ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
1M ago
What does a trail rating of “moderate” mean to you? Does it sound doable? Too difficult? Just right? Without knowing the other trail stats, such as length and elevation gain, ratings are subjective and haphazard. It can be very difficult to ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
1M ago
Somewhere off the shores of the Pacific Ocean, a left hand reaches above the surface of the water. Its fingers stretch towards a horizon that’s framed by the outline of navy-blue mountains in the distance. A handful of moss-covered ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
2M ago
Whether you’re going outside to build a snow fort, carve down an intermediate groomer or cross-country ski to a backcountry hut, winter is a beautiful time to enjoy the Great Outdoors. Grab your skis, snowboard, snowshoes, skates or other technical ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
2M ago
The outdoors is for everyone. Some low-cost adventure sports, like hiking, can get you outside with little more than boots, a backpack and a water bottle. But others, such as canoeing, camping and alpine skiing, can limit people from ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
2M ago
Now that I don’t snowboard anymore, I find it difficult to participate in winter sports. Though I enjoy snowshoeing, winter hiking and cross-country skiing, cold-weather outdoor adventures are not my forte. Last summer, due to a combination of unpleasant weather, a ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
3M ago
The adrenaline rush of tearing away wrapping paper and ripping off bows has many of us up at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning. Witnessing the warmth of a child’s or loved one’s smile as they unwrap the ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
3M ago
The original Couloir Collection, launched in 1993, was created to satisfy seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. Couloir [kool-waar] means, “a steep, narrow gully in mountainous terrain” or “a passage.” The name speaks to where on the mountain it’s intended to be ..read more
Explore Magazine » Hiking
3M ago
From impressive temperature regulation capabilities to odour and dirt repellency, wool has long been favoured by outdoor enthusiasts for its exceptional qualities. Though wool has historically been known to be thick and scratchy, there are now varieties that offer the ..read more