Superior’s Secrets
By Liza Finlay. Photography by Naomi Finlay
A mother and son journey into the wild and rugged landscape that lies north of Superior and find there a sacred kind of beauty....read more
Changing Tides
By Andrea Grant
History runs deep in Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy. Our writer explores the area with the oldest dinosaur fossils and visits its remarkable communities....read more
Aliens in the Andes
By Kate Harris
Scientists search for answers in the cracks, crevices and craters of Chile's volcanic mountains...read more
Egypt: Cradling Civilizations
By Ryan Murdock
As he navigates the Nile, our writer makes sense of the contrasting cultures that created the kaleidoscope that is contemporary Egypt...read more
Gear Guide – Gifts
By Outpost Magazine
Holiday Must-Haves
Got a globe-trotter on your list? These goodies are sure to delight.
Gorillapod SLR
Who said tripods were boring? For the nomadic photographer in your life, the multicoloured Gorillapod makes shaky handheld images a thing of the past. Built for lightweight SLR cameras and camcorders, the tripod features flexible joints that bend 360 degrees, enabling [...]...read more
Global Travel Guide 2009: Cultural Tours
By Ryan Murdock
Ghana, Togo, Benin
West African Education
This overland journey puts you in touch with the vibrant and musical culture of three of West Africa’s tiny gems. You’ll begin in Ghana, named for an ancient, gold-rich state, and home to the Ashanti kingdom and its present-day monarch. In addition to learning its royal history, you’ll visit a stone [...]...read more
Global Travel Guide 2009: Ultimate Rail Journeys
By Outpost Magazine
RUSSIA, MONGOLIA
A Trans-Siberian Railway Adventure
The Trans-Siberian Express is the world’s most famous long-distance rail journey. Begun in 1891 and modified many times thereafter, and with routings to Vladivostok or through Mongolia to China, it doesn’t get any more epic than this. You will, of course, want to journey the full 8,961 kilometres from Moscow [...]...read more
Global Travel Guide 2009: Family Friendly
By Outpost Magazine
Panama
Panama for Families
Panama may just be the perfect country for that first tentative family trip beyond the linguistic familiarity of North America. The geography of the isthmus acts as a funnel between Central and South America, cramming worlds of diversity into a narrow corridor. Your family will experience life with the Embera Indians of the [...]...read more
Global Travel Guide 2009: Ultimate Adventures
By Outpost Magazine
Bhutan
The Laya Trek
On this demanding Himalayan trek you’ll make your way through farmland and forests to rugged, high-alpine pasture and across head-spinning mountain passes. Along the way, you’ll see the ancient dzongs (fortress monasteries) that once guarded the routes into Tibet, and remote settlements like Laya village, for which the trek is named. You’ll camp [...]...read more
Global Travel Guide 2009: Overland – Safari
By Outpost Magazine
Australia
Tassie Adventure
The island of Tasmania provides a taste of outdoor adventure, culture, history and distinct local food and wine. You’ll begin in Launceston, Tasmania’s second-largest city, where you’ll explore the Blue Tier region before making tracks for the white sands and vibrant orange lichen of the Bay of Fires. You’ll go on to explore Freycinet [...]...read more
New Balance MT110 Trail Running Shoes (Men's)
All the sensitivity and lightness of barefoot runners with the traction and protection you need for long singletrack runs. Your lightweight edge on race day. More details
MEC Tace Jacket (Men's)
Engineered to shield you from wind and light rain. Its versatile fabric is robust enough to combat gusty and wet weather, yet light and airy enough to keep your core at a comfortable temperature. More details
MEC Oasis Sleeping Bag 0/+10C
A roomy, dual-temperature barrel bag with a poly-cotton lining that's comfy next to the skin. Put the thinner side on top when it’s warmer, and the thicker side up when it's cooler. More details
Cactus Creek Multi Adapter + USB Port
Keep your electricity gobbling gadgets – including USB charged ones – fed and happy almost anywhere in the world. This universal adaptor fits wall outlets in most countries, and features a safety lock. More details
MEC Spirit 40 Backpack
You don’t limit yourself to one activity in the alpine. Why should your pack? Hit the trail, swarm that crag, or swoosh those freshies. With a 40L capacity and an internal stay, the Spirit 40 lets you go equipment-intensive without sacrificing carrying comfort. More details
Aquapac Mini Electronics Case 108
If you must take your smart phone with you while kayaking, sailing, or kite boarding, this case protects your gadget from wetness. The flexible material lets you operate a touch screen, buttons, or switches. More details
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
