Outdoors 101

A Beginner’s Guide to Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park  By Jane Marshall 

Learn from a pro about hiking necessities  By Jane Marshall seejanewrite.ca   You’re in your gear room, be it the garage or basement. Pack is on the floor. The…

By: Evan Wishloff  Bears can be scary, but you don’t need to be afraid. A bit of basic education and the right gear is all you need to adventure safely in the wilderness. Read on to learn more.

By Jane Marshallseejanewrite.ca Random camping. Free camping. Wild camping. These are all names for one of my favourite activities. What is it? Definition: Camping at a…

Q & A with ACMG certified guide Olivia Sofer  By Jane Marshall   There is both risk and beauty awaiting those who venture into the mountains in winter.…

By Jane Marshallseejanewrite.ca Preparing for international travel involves planning and prep. It’s so fun. Really! You get to think about all the adventure…

By Bertie Cowen  Whether you’re going diving with sharks, trekking to Alaska to catch a glimpse of grizzly bears, or of just checking out the birds in your own…

By Evan Wishloff  Campers Village and the Quest for the Holy Grayl  Not much beats the beauty of the backcountry, and…

Lessons learned from taking a first-timer on the Berg Lake Trail  By Evan Wishloff  This past Canada Day, I booked a backcountry campsite at Berg Lake to take my…

By Evan Wishloff    It’s that time of year again – the time when our weekends get filled with adventurous escapes. A quintessential part of any weekend adventure is regrouping in the evening, regaling in…

By James Schutz Camp food. It doesn’t have to be all half-burnt-half-raw smokies and jumbo bags of Doritos. With a little pre-planning and prep before you leave, you can graduate from hot-dog hoser to outdoor Jamie Oliver this…

By Jane Marshallseejanewrite.ca It’s 1:30am. Mother nature has pulled a shiny layer of ice across the Icefields Parkway. The road is black…

No matter what time of year it is, there’s one type of jacket I always have in my pack. And that’s down. I have several down jackets which I’ve accumulated over the years: A…

By Jane Marshall I admit it. I am NOT the world’s best fire maker. When out at our family cabin at Wabamun Lake, or camping in the mountains, my fires often start strong… but then the flames get…

by Jane Marshallseejanewrite.ca Don’t be intimidated! Being a newbie camper makes you cool. Whether you’re new to this country, starting out on your own, or have just always…

by Jane Marshallseejanewrite.ca Time to get on the water! It’s morning. The lake is still. You bring your boat to the water’s edge and push the nose in. Soon you’re…

By Jane Marshallseejanewrite.ca In a province that receives a generous dose of snow and sub zero temperatures, why not get into cross country skiing? It’s a way to stay connected to…

by Jane Marshallseejanewrite.ca Buying quality outerwear is an investment. You want to make sure you get just the right wardrobe piece for your activity of choice, whether it’s snowshoeing…

by Jane Marshallseejanewrite.ca Have you ever been truly drenched in the great outdoors? The kind of drenched where your hair is dripping and even your underwear’s soaked? It’s no…

By Jane Marshallseejanewrite.ca Your feet. They’re your connection to the earth. Your foundation. And if you don’t treat them well, they do protest. Black toenails (think Wild),…

What season? One Season – Summer bags. Good for keeping in the car, or using for sleepovers. Three Season – Rated for spring or autumn, these bags are also a warmer option for summer camping however not warm…