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Hit the trails early with these spring hiking tips

February 25, 2020

How to handle mud, fickle weather and pre-summer route choices.

Date August 9, 2016

Essential gear for camping in the Prairie provinces

Don’t forget the weather radio, plus other key things our experts recommend.

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Date August 4, 2016

Gear I love for alpine running

What to wear to blast up a trail and into the mountains.

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Date August 2, 2016

Beat the heat: tips for running in summer

Pickle juice? Just one of the things to try when summer temps heat up your run.

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Date July 26, 2016

Surprising things you'll discover on Haida Gwaii

From shipwreck beach runs to the meaning of Gwaii Haanas, here’s a preview.

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Date July 20, 2016

Essential gear for summer camping in Ontario

What to pack for your adventures at Frontenac, Algonquin, Bon Echo or beyond.

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Date July 18, 2016

9 easy meal hacks for family camping

Curb the crew’s hangries with these simple – but smart – camp meal tips.

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Date July 12, 2016

Fartlek and 9 other must-know run terms

Think splits are just for bananas? Brush up on your run lingo.

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Date May 28, 2016

29 (ish) must-haves for summer riding

See what made our not-so-short list of go-to items for getting after another season.

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