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What to do if you fall through ice
“If you fall through a frozen lake you are not about to die, so don’t panic, and don’t give up,”...
What to do if you see a cougar
Out in the wild and notice you're being stalked by a cougar? Learn how to deal with a cougar encounter...
How to cycle faster
Award-winning cyclist Andreas Hestler shares his secrets for how to cycle faster
Improve your footwork
Tips from a pro to help strengthen your climbing technique When...
Kayaking tips from the pros
Kayaking tips from the professionals on how to improve your skills
How to have proper kayaking posture
How to have proper kayaking posture. “You are guaranteed time upside-down if you paddle leaning back,” experts say. Here’s how...
How to make a quinzhee
How to make a quinzhee, a snow shelter: This shelter is better for areas where the snow isn't deep. Here's...
How to make a snow cave
An ideal shelter for areas with deep snow. Here is Explore Magazine's step by step instructional article on how to...
How to stay relaxed while cycling
When things get tense on the road—you’re tired, the conditions are tricky, the race intensifies—the body tends to get tense...
How to treat your water
Make your water safe to drink when spending time in the outdoors
How to make real coffee
How to make real coffee when camping: True camp coffee is nothing but grounds-and-water java. The trick to making it...
How to tell when a storm will hit
How to tell when a storm will hit: Count the number of seconds (one Mississippi...two Mississippi...three Mississippi...) between the flash...
How to store food
How to store food when camping. First, Load all food and anything else with strong odours (toothpaste, sunscreen, etc.) in...
How to beat the bugs
Good ways to repel bugs when camping: Wear the right clothing. As most people know by now, dark colours attract...
How to build the perfect fire
How to build the perfect fire when camping: Step by step instructions to build an impressive and useful campfire. Read...
How to tie a taut-line hitch
How to tie a taut-line hitch knot; This knot is generally used to tie down and adjust the tension on...
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