Born to an impoverished family in Montreal, Monique had a difficult childhood. Early on, it was through sports that she learned to channel her anger and frustration, developing her passion and her taste for action. At 22 years old, she had explosive energy and a strong desire to discover the world. Though, without a degree…
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How to hike with your dog Getting out for hikes with a dog is appealing for many people, and most any dog would be thrilled to join in on the fun. Just like any preparations you might personally make, your dog also needs certain considerations met so that you can both have an excellent time…
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Kasandra Bradette began competing internationally for Canada in 2011-12 when she made her World Cup debut. But her progress stalled the following season when she was sidelined by spondylosis, degeneration in her back. After not making it past the national team trials in 2013-14, she returned to the World Cup circuit in 2014-15, this time…
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Wolf Trail In summary: Where: Gatineau Park (30 minutes from Ottawa) Trail name: Wolf Trail Length and duration: 9.4km loop (3h30 total) Elevation: 330 meters Difficulty: Average Particularity: Lookout over the Ottawa River, finish with a swim in Meech Lake. Dogs allowed on a leash (summer only) In details: The Wolf Trail (aka Trail 62)…
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Keven Martel was born on June 1st, 1985 in Arthabaska, Qc, Ca. Having grown up with separated parents from a very young age, he constantly changed cities and schools; therefore, he quickly learned to take advantage of every place and every moment. He found sports to be a source of motivation and well-being, which helped…
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Benoit is a traveller, adventurer, teacher and filmmaker from Quebec. Recently, he has become more known for producing high quality travel videos on YouTube. Before becoming a travel filmmaker, he spent 10 years in the Canadian Army, as part of the primary reserve. Today, he still works part time as an Artillery Sergent. He…
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Based out of Kamloops BC, Canada, Andrew has been a professional Sports / Automotive photojournalist for well over a decade. His passion for photography began with Rally Cars in the Canadian Rally Championship in the early 2000’s, and has since progressed to covering major sporting events, corporate and industrial imagery, and weddings across the globe.…
DetailsDean Campbell has been spending time in the outdoors for longer than he can remember. Childhood was filled with canoe trips and car camping adventures. Dean got involved in Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers. During his teens, Dean worked as part of the Ontario Ranger program, maintaining portages and campsites in the northern reaches of…
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Trainer, speaker, high altitude trek guide, columnist, author and tester of specialized equipment, Manu is recognized as an excellent pedagogue. Since the age of 19, he has traveled the world to practice rock climbing, ice climbing and trekking. He also guided many high altitude expeditions. For him, no sporting challenge is impossible … if we…
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I was born and raised on the east coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. I graduated with a Bachelor of Physical Education (minor in Biology) and a Bachelor of Education, and since 2014 I have both substituted and taught full time. My most recent addictive passion has become wilderness travel. Being fascinated by nature and challenges from a young age, it made sense that I would…
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