Keeping Count in the Pacific
By Andrew Westoll
In one of the world’s richest
aquatic ecosystems, researcher
Rob Williams is putting a number on
British Columbia’s marine mammals...read more
Join Wellington Brewery for its 25th anniversary party!
By Outpost Magazine
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Fitting Into the Land
By Patrick Maher
A 100-day expedition from southern Alberta to the Arctic Ocean, canoeing northern rivers and lakes, yields fertile research into how people interact with place and landscape. For outdoor educators, it has the potential to change the way they think about the wild.
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Sweet Success
By Deborah Sanborn
In Africa, bees do it—that is, they provide crucial income to impoverished families...read more
Knee Deep In the Past
By Simon Donato
A look at the muddy lagoons of Oman’s shoreline shines a light onto a
rich and successful seafaring tradition that goes back 6,000 years...read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 77: Travelling During Shoulder Season
By Hostelling International
When summer does a whirlwind tour like it does in Western Canada, everyone tries to cram holidays in at the same time, producing what the tourism industry lovingly calls the high season. It’s the fall season that unfortunately gets the cold shoulder, despite the perks of the autumnal change of seasons: smaller crowds, lower prices and a nice glow to everything....read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 77: Preparing for Long Term Travel
By Hostelling International
While hostelling has long since shaken off the word ‘youth’ and the reputation that goes with it, it’s still synonymous with travelling frugally. The good thing about budget travel is its strong relationship with long-term travel. The less you spend on the road, the longer your trip can last. Epic round-the-world journeys, extended career breaks [...]...read more
Issue 77 September/October
By
Outpost 77 September/October 2010 is out now! ...read more
Street Feat
By Deborah Sanborn
In Nepal, kids who call the streets home are
building businesses—and rebuilding self-worth...read more
Grass Roots: Building with Bamboo
By Deborah Sanborn
With a little help from their friends, Nicaraguans are building better lives—out of bamboo
Jan Van Bilsen first got the idea for his company after visiting Colombia. There, he saw elegant homes of two, three and even four storeys—all made from bamboo. How is this possible, he wondered? Turns out, with a little knowledge and practice, constructing with bamboo is relatively easy. Bamboo is [...]...read more
Salomon Techamphibian 3 Sandals (Women's)
Roam between land and water with this evolved hybrid of shoe and sandal. The Techamphibian 3 blends the protection of a shoe with the lightweight comfort of a sandal. More details
MEC Travel Pouch
This handy travel pouch carries grooming accessories, medication, and other personal items. Available in three sizes to suit your personal care needs. More details
MEC Merino Lightweight 2 Hoodie
This hoodie is built in nature's own technical fabric – merino wool. It's warm even when it's wet. Plus it's soft, itch-free, stretchy, and buffers well against sudden temperature changes. You'll appreciate its antimicrobial properties. More details
Chawel Chawel Sport Change Anywhere Towel
This portable changing room you can wear also doubles as a neck pillow or a small blanket. Great for use while camping, at the beach, or at paddling put-ins and takeout’s. Made of quick-drying 100% polyester with an anti-snag and antibacterial finish. More details
