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Great Outdoors

Make the long road and walk it

The in-progress Trans Canada Trail looks to connect Canadians with history

Mel Priestley / 16 May 2013

We've already got the Trans-Canada highway, railway and pipeline—and if everything goes as planned, our country will soon add the Trans Canada Trail to the list. Read more »

An underground adventure

Caving offers a new take on mountain treks

Meaghan Baxter / 19 Apr 2013

Outdoor adventure doesn't have to be confined to what lies on the surface. Read more »

An underground adventure

Caving offers a new take on mountain treks

Meaghan Baxter / 19 Apr 2013

Outdoor adventure doesn't have to be confined to what lies on the surface. Read more »

Learning to walk among the clouds

Paragliding takes time and patience—but the reward pays off

Kate Irwin / 19 Apr 2013

Running off the edge of a mountain with some bits of string tied to a chunk of fabric feels safer than it should. Read more »

Learning to walk among the clouds

Paragliding takes time and patience—but the reward pays off

Kate Irwin / 19 Apr 2013

Running off the edge of a mountain with some bits of string tied to a chunk of fabric feels safer than it should. Read more »

Climbing Cavell

A climb not for the casual adventurer

Carrie White, Robson Fletcher / 19 Apr 2013

Yvon Chouinard and Fred Beckey made the first ascent up the daunting north face of Mount Edith Cavell in 1961, and a lot has changed since then, including the physical characteristics of the mountain and the sport of mountaineering itself. Read more »

Climbing Cavell

A climb not for the casual adventurer

Carrie White, Robson Fletcher / 19 Apr 2013

Yvon Chouinard and Fred Beckey made the first ascent up the daunting north face of Mount Edith Cavell in 1961, and a lot has changed since then, including the physical characteristics of the mountain and the sport of mountaineering itself. Read more »

Big ups in Jasper

Reaching the peaks is easier than you think

Jeremy Derksen / 19 Apr 2013
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On a clear day in Jasper, it's not uncommon to find yourself looking up at the surrounding peaks in awe. Read more »

Big ups in Jasper

Reaching the peaks is easier than you think

Jeremy Derksen / 19 Apr 2013
//istockphoto

On a clear day in Jasper, it's not uncommon to find yourself looking up at the surrounding peaks in awe. Read more »