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The most refreshing mountain swimming spots near(ish) Calgary
Five natural swimming holes located in Southern Alberta
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Dear Parks Canada, There's Got To Be a Better Way
Booking a campsite shouldn't take longer and be more challenging than hiking hours into a remote backcountry campground
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Go Outside: The Crown land camping (in Alberta & B.C.) edition
Questions and answers about the true wild west of camping season
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Ridge Hikes Near Calgary to Try This Summer
There’s nothing quite like standing on a ridge and being able to see mountains for miles in all directions.
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Go Outside: The Yikes Bikes edition!
Five ways to enjoy the mountains on two wheels this spring, summer and fall
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What to Eat For Lunch When Hiking or Backpacking
We've got MANY non-sandwich ideas for you
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Why the new Kananaskis fee is giving us whiplash
Alberta is creating barriers to the outdoors in a selective and sudden way
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Bike These Closed (to cars) Highways Before It's Too Late
The sweet spot of little (to no) snow and no cars is now! These roads reopen to regular traffic on May 14
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It's (Almost) Time for a Larch March!
Six hikes to try this September, aka the most magical time to hike in Alberta
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Q&A: Layering 101, Preventing Cold Hands & Feet, and Why Cotton is Rotten
From electric socks to the perfect base layers, we answer your questions about staying warm outside in winter
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Canadian Outdoor Brands We Love🍁
These companies are creating quality pieces we adore
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Five Things I Learned While Going Outside with Jeromy Farkas
Annalise takes a walk with one-term-councillor/runner-up in 2021 mayoral election/avid fundraising hiker/Pacific Crest Trail finisher
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