Outdoor & Travel

GEAR JUNKIE — If you’ve noticed yourself zoning out at work lately or spending all your time scrolling through WindAlert while fantasizing about a salty beach somewhere, it may be time to get…

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR'S OUTDOOR GUIDE — From the window of Rachel Pohl’s rustic Flakstadøya farmhouse she can see miles of fjords sprawling along the Norwegian coastline. Walking out her front door,…

VANCOUVERSCAPE — Portland may seem like an unlikely setting for a five-star luxury hotel, but at the city’s first Ritz-Carlton, which opened in late 2023, the Rose City’s easygoing creative energy finds its match in sophisticated design, sweeping city views, and thoughtful local touches. Guests can savour refined dining at Bellpine Restaurant and Meadowrue Bar, or pop downstairs for...

57 HOURS — La Ventana is a laidback beachside community where the water is warm, the wind is smooth, and the sunsets take your breath away. If you’re planning a…

DIGITAL TRENDS — Toby Miller got his first snowboard when he was just six years old. In the two years that followed, he took so well to the sport that his parents packed their bags and moved from Southern California to the mountains of Lake Tahoe so he...

MATADOR NETWORK — Costa Rica is full-on mesmerizing in its diversity — wet, leafy rainforests with howling monkeys and cascading vines; hot, sun-baked beaches with sea turtles and crackling sand; rivers, mountains, volcanoes, waterfalls…

TRAVEL OREGON — Winter in Oregon is a truly enchanting season, when snow blankets the mountains and thunderstorms crash against the coastline. While many of us spend this time indoors,…

VILLAGE LIFE — While it's easy to enjoy an adventure on the road, there are plenty of hacks to make the overall experience more pleasurable. To that end, We curated a list…

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR'S OUTDOOR GUIDE — U.S. Marines must prove they can tread water for four minutes to pass the Water Survival Training test. Advanced qualifications require a 10-minute endurance test.…

MATADOR NETWORK — Costa Rica isn’t hurting for visitors, and with all those fellow travelers on the road, you might expect it to be difficult to get off the beaten…