Explore Magazine

Canada's number-one outdoor adventure publication. 42 years strong!

OUR LEGACY

Explore Magazine

SHEFFIELD CONSERVATION AREA, ERINSVILLE, ONTARIO • On the snowy trails of the Sheffield Conservation Area, I learned to love the cold

EXPLORE TURNS 45 • Looking back at 45 years of Inspiring Outdoor Experiences

WINTER DANGERS • Enjoy winter adventures safely by learning about these winter hazards

WINTER CAMPING WITH YOUR DOG • How to embrace snowy season safely with your four-legged best friend

HOTTEST TRENDS FOR THE COOLEST GEAR • Whether you’re gearing up or gifting out, make sure it’s on trend this winter with these 15 pieces

YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU • Our top picks for packing your recreational vehicle the right way

It’s Not You—It’s Me • Why I dumped downhill skiing for a Nordic dalliance

Breanne Johnson • Yukon’s first and only woman ski guide

One Plank Good • Why more snowboarders will benefit skiing—and Canada’s slopes

Mountains of Change • We are now in the era of practice, not theory, about how climate change is affecting our mountain activities

Winter is Here • Lessons learned from a lifetime in the cold

OUR WINTER Playbook • Winter in Canada is more than a season. For some, it’s a time of exhilaration and adrenaline that thrives through snowstorms, on ski hills and in embracing the chill. For others, it’s a challenge to be endured—a grey and frosty dampness that tests patience and wool socks. For many, it’s something in between: a mix of awe and slow-blooming acceptance.

RETURN TO THE ICE • On the wall with climbing legend Barry Blanchard, healing and fear find their grip

COLD-BLOODED • Braving the cold is possible—even for those who feel it the most

LESSONS FROM My Bahaini • Returning to Nepal as a transgender woman is a lesson in acceptance and belonging

2026 Zodiac Forecast • Astrology to bring you back to nature, health and wellness for the year ahead

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