Alison Karlene Hodgins
Managing Editor at Explore Outdoor Media
Journalist & editor 📚 Writing my debut memoir about breaking my back abroad 🌎 Find my articles on @cantravelmag, @explore_mag, @globeandmail & @fodorstravel
Articles
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1 month ago |
explore-mag.com | Alison Karlene Hodgins
Kim Logan’s new film, Trailblazing: The Matt Hadley Story, tells the inspiring Canadian story of a local legend. Matt Hadley grew up in the country on a dead-end road in New Brunswick. There weren’t many mountain biking trails around, so he and his brother started building them. “Growing up with Matt was an adventure all the time,” Adam, Matt’s brother, says. “We were always outside.”Hadley was three years old when he rode a bike for the first time.
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2 months ago |
explore-mag.com | Alison Karlene Hodgins
Columbia Sportswear’s new matte OutDry Extreme (ODX) is the latest game-changer in the technical realm of waterproof, breathable fabrication. It’s setting a new standard in rain gear, and we wanted to put it to the test. Living in Vancouver, BC, I rarely leave my house without an umbrella—especially in the spring. Waterproof gear is a must-have in the PNW, where the temperate rainforest provides fresh air, verdant ferns and healthy ecosystems.
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Mar 21, 2025 |
explore-mag.com | Alison Karlene Hodgins
While spring might not have “sprung” in most of the country yet, flowers will soon be blooming, snow will be melting on mountain trails and fledglings will be learning to fly. And you can get outside, too, with these 10 must-have gear items for spring outdoor adventures. Icebreaker’s lightest merino fabric to date, the new Merino Blend 75 feels like nothing next to your skin.
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Mar 11, 2025 |
explore-mag.com | Alison Karlene Hodgins
Snow flies from beneath the huskies’ paws. Seven dogs pull a wooden toboggan, ears flapping, tongues lolling, fluffy tails wagging. I laugh as we turn, throwing my weight into the bend, trying not to tumble into the deep powder once again. I’m dog sledding in Charlevoix, Quebec, on the first of five epic winter outdoor adventures.
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Feb 14, 2025 |
explore-mag.com | Alison Karlene Hodgins
Take your loved one outside for an adventure together this winter season. Whether you’re searching for serene nature vibes, hoping to impress them with your culinary skills in the snow, striving to get in some cuddle time in a relaxing outdoor setting or finding a fun way to get your hearts racing, we’ve got 15 of the best outdoorsy winter date ideas for you.
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I felt like my words and soul were cared for working with Thandiwe 💜 so grateful to have this piece published in the CBC.
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Today is National Walking Day. Take some time to read about how to get outside more and spend half an hour in nature—better yet, read this on your phone outdoors in the sunshine! https://t.co/t11vOksXxW
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