How to Purify Drinking Water (Without a Filter)
Beware those OTHER pathogens—because wearing a mask won’t protect you from Beaver Fever.
Colin is a best-selling author, filmmaker and adventurer. His expeditions include the first human powered circumnavigation of the world, source-to-sea descents of the Amazon and Yenisey Rivers, rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, breaking the speed record paddling around Vancouver Island, a five-year offshore sailing voyage, rowing 7,000 km from Scotland to Syria and a National Geographic sponsored expedition searching for the origins of the olive tree. He has written four books, and his award-winning films have been aired on National Geographic Television, CTV Travel and others. In 2007 Colin and his wife Julie jointly received the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award. Through exploration and adventure Julie and Colin strive to motivate others to lead active and environmentally-sustainable lifestyles. They work with organizations dedicated to conveying these ideals to youth, which has enabled the team to reach out to students around the world.
Beware those OTHER pathogens—because wearing a mask won’t protect you from Beaver Fever.
Looking for a home project this spring? Repair your kayak or canoe paddles, boats, hiking poles or other composite equipment—with ease!
Emergency satellite beacons have evolved beyond simple tracking devices to also allow text messaging, navigation and other features. Let’s take a look at the most popular options.
Play to your strengths: Step-by-step instructions on achieving the extraordinary (even if you’re ordinary).
There is a simple recipe for safe urban bicycling in Canada—just look to the Dutch.
Colin Angus learned a lot while cycling through Siberia in winter—lessons that apply equally to cold-weather riding on Canadian streets and trails.
Colin Angus muses on solo, mindful travel—in his case, a solo sail-and-paddle race from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska.
So you’re going on a self-propelled water-based adventure. Which boat is best for you? Let’s find out:
Outdoor enthusiasts are in prime position to build “grit”—considered the single-most important personality trait in successful people.
A world-traveller looks at dairy consumption around the globe to uncover whether milk is a fitness elixir, pointless toxin or something else entirely.
Remain vigilant, good travellers, lest you lose your shoes (and other tips for adventure travel this season).
New studies suggest that getting dirty may be vital to our health and development.
Race to Alaska — R2AK — is the longest non-stop, non-motorized race in the world, open to canoes, kayaks, SUPs, sailboats and anything else without a motor
Alone and freezing to death in northeast Siberia, Colin Angus learned the life-saving importance of “brown fat”
Colin Angus takes a look at the health industry and comes up with some shocking new information. So how do you eat healthy?
The philosophy of biting off just as much as you can chew — then biting off some more (useful when your three-year-old wants to climb a mountain).
Colin Angus talks about lifelong fitness, Paleo diets — and whether to go shod or unshod!
Two Canadian explorers trace their ancestry along fabled olive trade routes, uncovering the incredible influence this fruit has had on human history.
It’s every traveller’s dream — can you explore the world and get someone else to pay for your fun? But Colin Angus asks — does it matter?
When it comes to pitching a tent, adventurer Colin Angus asks — is it better to ask permission or beg forgiveness?
SPRING 2024
Dig into our Paddling Issue. From the best routes in BC and Ontario, to the latest paddling gear and apparel to whitewater tips and more—this issue will get you ready for the season. Plus, we have an in-depth feature on sustainable travel and impactful advice on how to get your kids outdoors. All this and more!