Let's talk about dogs. We love them! Walks, cuddles, playing fetch... But what about travel and adventure with your dog? Have you boarded a plane with your pup? Embarked on a multi-day backpacking adventure? An epic road trip? If you're like most people, you likely look for a dog-sitter when you're travelling. But what if you changed your mindset and looked ay ways you can bring your do with you. It's possible. Krista and John can show us how—and this is why they founded DogPacking.com, a...

We’ve all heard the term “superfood” before. Often in relationship to things like acai, a berry native to south and central America, or coconut oil—maybe avocado. All of these foods, for Canadians anyway, would need to be imported. Such is the way… So, when I heard about a superfood that was being wild and sustainably harvested right here in British Columbia—one that can bring you increases in energy, stamina, recovery and more—I was very interested. Have you heard of pine pollen? A...

It’s December. It’s cold. Do you want to warm up? Or do you want to get even colder? Colder than you’ve ever been? We’re talking up to your chin in ice cold. Fozen. And you’re doing it all for your mental and physical health. Welcome to the world of cold plunges. You may have seen it online lately. Folks submersing themselves in frigid H2O and claiming mental acuity, physical activation, fat loss and more. Is this for real? Are regular folks like you and I actually doing it? And are the...

Welcome to episode 32 of Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast. What drives you? What gets you out of bed in the morning? And how do you stay focussed on this passion so that it enhances all other aspects of your life? Well, today we’re talking to an expert in mindset, focus, desire, discipline—and trail running. Anne Bouchard is a The North Face athelete, professional trail runner, mother of two and works ful-time in the world of corporate taxes! So she has a lot going on. But...

When you think of a mountain biking destination in Canada, where comes to mind? Vancouver? Golden? Canmore? How about Neepawa, Dauphin and Minnedosa—all in Manitoba? Yes, it's true. Manitoba has a burgeoning mountain bike scene, with parks and trails popping up all over the province. Today, my guests are Alex Man and Melissa Stefaniw. Based near Dauphin, they raise funds, build trails, organize events and get the word out about Manitoba's mountain bike scene. But what exactly is...

Welcome to episode 30 of Explore Magazine's "Live the Adventure" Podcast. Let's talk about bears. Those majestic, beautiful creatures that roam the wild lands of just about every region in Canada... Those apex predators who can be misunderstood and feared by humans... And who, due to habituation and encroachment, are every so often the subject of a dicey (or worse) human-wildlife encounter. Today, my guest is Curtis Matwishyn. Curtis is a wildland firefighter and wildlife photographer...

Ticks. Lyme disease. Pathogens. Are you scared yet? Well, you don't need to be. Even active outdoor enthusiasts like us only need to be educated and aware—then we can stay tick safe! Today's conversation is with Sarah Cormode, from the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation. Sarah is a podcaster and has had the opportunity to speak with dozens of experts in the field of medicine and outdoor safety and education. So let's talk ticks with Sarah Cormode!

Today, my guest is Caroline Cote. And as I hit publish, she is (ideally) in the final week or so of a self-supported ski expedition across Antarctica to the South Pole. This is quite a leap from a self-described "shy little girl" who only got introduced to outdoor recreation in her 20s. But Caroline is nothing if not bold—this Quebec-based adventurer has already been to the Cold Continent twice before, as well as a plethora of other impressive expeditions. Today, we're finding out what it...

Let's talk about expeditions. Journeys. Adventures. Why do we do them? What is the purpose? And what do we hope to accomplish? Mariele Guerrero has some thoughts on all of this—and they may surprise you. Because the true nature of an expedition may come from within. Enjoy episode 27 with my guest, Mariele Guerrero!

We love dogs! As outdoor enthusiasts, dogs make the perfect partners. But how can we be the perfect partners right back? How can we ensure our pups live long and healthy lives? Today, my guest is Olivia Saray—she's a dog and cat nutrition specialist at Rolf C. Hagen.  We're going to talk do's and don'ts, pet health, pet food and so much more. It's a dog day afternoon—tune in!

Travel is back. After an unprecedented hiatus, we are once again becoming a nation of tourists. But what has changed? Have we grown to better appreciate the act of tourism, the act of connection with a new land or a new culture and the act of escaping one’s everyday life? Are we looking for travel that offers a rich experience and facilitates a deep connection between guest and host? Today, I’m stoked to welcome Mike Willie, owner of Sea Wolf Adventures on Vancouver Island, and Brenda...

Think about the clothes you're wearing. Where were they made? Who made them? For how long do you intend on owning them? Big questions that aren't always asked by many. Rene Gauthier is asking these questions. He is the CEO of a clothing company called "ecologyst." Based in Victoria, BC, ecologyst makes clothes onsite using only natural fibres with the intent to disrupt the concepts of fast-fashion, disposable, petroleum-product clothing. How is he doing it? Why is he doing it? What should...

Let’s travel—far. Farther than any journey you could physically take. Let’s travel into the stars. I love the night sky. Stargazing is such an important part of the outdoor experience. Today my guest is Alan Dyer. Alan is, among many other things, the co-author of the new edition of "The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide," written with astronomer and author Terrance Dickinson.

So—the winter Olympics are coming up in February. Yeah, I know we just had one this summer. But this is the Winter games. Canada’s games! Ever wonder what it’s like to progress as an athlete toward the Olympics? To repeat and gain success with every games? Then to retire, and attempt to use those skills to forge a new path? Today, my guest is Kelsey Serwa. Kelsey is a ski-cross athlete who has represented Canada at three Olympic games, winning both silver and gold medals. What's she up to now?

Imagine moving between three oceans, all under your own power. For six years. Visiting hundreds of communities, seeing the wildest parts of a country. Connecting. Growing. Learning. This is what Dianne Whelan did for six years as she traversed the Trans-Canada Trail. Dianne just finished in August of 2021. What did she uncover about Canada, about its people and about herself? Tune in to find out.

Joel Hibbard comes from a family of northern guides—he currently operates Canadian River Expeditions and Nahanni River Adventures, running raft trips down some of the most storied waterways of Yukon and Northwest Territories. I love the North. But I’m a tourist. Joel lives and works there. So he joined me on a call to chat about the North, river travel, the future of guiding and what it means to run an ethical, sustainable and community minded business in the 21st century.

I love stand-up paddleboarding. I first tried it almost 10 years ago. I was hooked—although, to be honest, I’ve kept it fairly casual. Today, I’m chatting with two people who are far, far more experienced in stand-up paddleboarding than I am: Bruce Kirkby and Norm Hann. Both are experienced explorers and avid paddleboarders. They’re also both Mustang Survival ambassadors—and they’re multi-day stand-up paddleboard expeditioners. How do they do it? And why? And how can you follow in their paddl

My guest is Benjamin Jordan, an adventure paraglider and filmmaker… He recently completed a flight expedition from the Mexican border, across the continental US, right up to Canada… Following the migration path of the monarch butterfly. He filmed this adventure for a documentary… Hoping to learn about monarchs—and flying—along the way. We'll chat about how he started in the world of paragliding… About long-distance expedition travel… And the plights and flights of the monarch butterfly.

Today, I’m talking to Izzy Lynch and Tessa Treadway. They are British Columbia-based pro skiers, and mothers. Izzy, along with her sister Zoya Lynch, recently made a documentary called "Motherload." It follows Izzy and Tessa as they wrangle with topics like grief, personal growth and a yearning for adventure—all framed around family life, and the “load” they must carry, as mothers, to guide their families through the life they are striving for.

Let's talk about goals. Let’s talk about what it takes to achieve at a high level for many years. Let’s talk about aging. And shoes, too. Today, my guest is Malindi Elmore. Malindi is a Canadian endurance athlete. She’s an Olympian, a teacher, a mom. She has reinvented herself numerous times, athletically and personally. Perhaps most notably, she competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in the 1500 metre and is planning a return to the 2021 Summer Olympics in Marathon.

You're lost in the wilderness. You're scared. Maybe hurt? Who do you call? Well, if you're on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC, you call North Shore Rescue—the busiest search-and-rescue team in Canada. Today, I'm chatting with the team leader of NSR, Mike Danks. We discuss NSR's new docu-series on Knowledge Network (Search & Rescue: North Shore), how search-and-rescue functions, how you can join and how you can avoid being the next call.

Let's talk about adventure. About first descents of rivers like the Amazon and the Yenisey. About a human-powered circumnavigation of the globe. About resilience and determination. And let's talk about what you can learn from such adventures. Where they can lead you—after you return home. Today, I'm on conversation with Colin Angus. Colin is an Explore Magazine contributor and a renowned global adventurer—as well as the CTO of a fascinating new tech startup. Let's learn about this journey!

What is "active transportation?" What does it mean to you? Why are bikes more popular in 2020 than ever before? How can we make our cities and highways safer for all users—while contributing to a healthier populace and lowering our overall carbon footprint? Let's talk about bicycling with Colin Stein—Executive Director of the BC Cycling Coalition for the answers to these questions and so much more.

Let's talk about context. Travelling deeper. Finding meaning within new experiences, and experiences you thought you knew. Today, I'm chatting with Brenda Baptise, chair of the board of directors for Indigenous Tourism BC. ITBC is the organization that empowers Indigenous tourism operators around the province to achieve their potential.  But what is Indigenous tourism? What can you expect? And what does it look like in the time of COVID-19? Let's find out.