Posts Tagged ‘Explore Magazine’

Tue 31 Mar 2020 Tom Wilson Hiking Gear Comments Off on Gear Guides / / / / / /

Gear Guides

The month of April brings hikers – gear guides, new products and reviews & tests of hiking gear for 2020. The following hiking and walking magazines (April & 2020 Spring issues) feature information on hiking products for this up-coming season:  They include Explore, Backpacker,...Read more

Mon 06 Dec 2010 Tom Wilson Backpacker Magazine / Baselayers / Explore Magazine / Fleece Jackets / Hiking / Hiking Boots / Hiking Tips / MEC / Mid-Layer / Mountain Equipment Co-op / Nature & Landscape Photography / Outdoor Gear / Packs / Photography / plants / Raingear / Trekking Poles Comments Off on Christmas Gifts for Hikers / / / / / / / / / / /

Christmas Gifts for Hikers

The christmas trees are up in some homes and more are on its way. It is that time of the year again…I read the other day on Canadian Tire Flyer cover – just 3 weeks to go. Wow time is flying by….Here are some ideas for you to help you decide and pick out the right […]Read more

Sun 21 Feb 2010 Tom Wilson 2010 Hike the Highlands Festival / Acadien Hiking Trail / Cape Breton Highlands National Park / Cape Breton Island / Cape St. Lawrence Hike / CBHNP / Explore Magazine / Fishing Cove Hiking Trail / Franey Hiking Trail / Guided Wilderness Hiking Adventures / Hike the Highlands / Hike the Highlands Festival / Hiking / North River Big Falls / Photography / Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Comments Off on Hike the Highlands Festival Classics / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Hike the Highlands Festival Classics

The recent Explore March/April magazine talked about the old and new Canadian classics including Cycling the Cabot Trail, hiking West Coast Trail and much more.  So it was fitting to chat about the Hike the Highlands Festival Classics, Cape Breton Island. To make my classics list – a...Read more

Sat 20 Feb 2010 Tom Wilson Cape Breton Highlands National Park / Explore Magazine / Hiking / Hiking Tips Comments Off on Explore -Adventure Special -March & April 2010 / / / / / / / / / /

Explore -Adventure Special -March & April 2010

The March/April issue of Explore, Canada’s Outdoor Magazine has arrived and features the Adventure special – the new Canadian Classics. These classics include Biking the Gaspe Penisula (900 kms – 14 days), Backpacking the Nootka Trail (40 kms – 5 plus days, Canoeing the Hood...Read more

Thu 02 Apr 2009 Tom Wilson Explore Magazine / Outdoor Gear Comments Off on May 2009 Explore Magazine -A Great Issue / / / / / /

May 2009 Explore Magazine -A Great Issue

The May edition of Explore Magazine ,  Canada’s outdoor Magazine, features the Best Gear 2009 article by Ryan Stewart. The article looks at hiking boots, light hikers, trail runners, multi-day, day and overnight packs, sleeping bags, tents and camping.  The author rates its top picks in...Read more

Sat 13 Dec 2008 Tom Wilson Uncategorized Comments Off on Gift Ideas for Hikers / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Gift Ideas for Hikers

  Here are some great ideas for christmas gifts for your hiker friends and for yourself :  a compass, first aid kit, smart wool socks, biners, thermometer, wool hat, gloves,  gaiters,  fleece jacket, stainless steel thermos, BPS or non- polycarbonate plastic water bottle, trekker/nordic...Read more

Fri 13 Jun 2008 Tom Wilson Uncategorized Comments Off on How to buy Hiking Boots & get the right fit? / / / / / / / / /

How to buy Hiking Boots & get the right fit?

Have you taken out your boots yet ? Tried them on and said Hmm… maybe I might need a new pair this year. The boot pictured above is the Scarpa Kailish GTX Hiking boot – Editors Choice 2008 Award Winner, Backpacker magazine. There are some great resources out their to help you make...Read more