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Climbing higher than Everest --- Sorry, Metaphorically Jamie
by Trevor Redmond 6 days ago

Well,,, I walked across Canada and bicycled it as well. Boy,, there were moments when I wondered IF I could. I can not help but to think back at the time my former boss Ted and I were seated at a table, one month before I started my walk. read more…

A Week-In-The-Life of Dave: Dave’s Travel Corner
by Nora Dunn 16 days ago

David Thompson is an International travel writer and prolific traveler who has been writing professionally since 1996. California raised, he co-founded a collegiate Solar Racing Team which designed & built a solar car from scratch. read more…

Winding our Way Through the South of France
by Nora Dunn 22 days ago

  “Oh my gosh. I can’t believe it. Just look at that view,” I said, in awe of the vista we were driving by. “Yup. I’m sure it’s nice. read more…

A Week-In-The-Life of Stephanie: Tales of the Unexpected in Egypt
by Nora Dunn 22 days ago

  Stephanie Lee was born in Malaysia, and has lived in three different countries. She spent her childhood in Kuala Lumpur, and later moved to San Francisco during her teenage years. read more…

Paris Highlights
by Nora Dunn 22 days ago

My time in Paris (as with many European destinations for this short period of my travels) was short and sweet. I would hazard a guess that you could spend the better part of a lifetime exploring the various nooks and crannies of Paris. read more…

The Science of Effective Exercise - by Cory Fagan
by Live Out There 36 days ago

We live in a fast paced world that keeps us very busy and short on recreational time. Many people find it difficult to squeeze in a few workouts a week due to their work and family commitments. Routine long workouts are also becoming increasingly difficult to schedule. read more…

A Week in Germany, and My Style of Travel
by Nora Dunn 36 days ago

I recently spent almost a week in southern Germany. I didn’t see any major towns, nor did I attend many tourist attractions. And although I imagine I’ll return to Germany someday, I won’t on this particular trip. And I’m not sorry about it. read more…

Two Perfect Days on the West Coast Trail - by Phil and Grace Hiom
by Live Out There 38 days ago

Vancouver Island’s famous trail is usually hiked in seven days. The 75km route is even sometimes run…in 15 hours. read more…

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - by George Achilleos and Jamie Clarke
by Live Out There 38 days ago

Every day the LiveOutThere team at our store is approached for advice about the best routes to adventure. Most of our team has traveled the world. Many have come to Calgary from other countries, with their own fabulous memories. read more…

Firing on all Cylinders - by Syl Corbett
by Live Out There 38 days ago

Neuromuscular control is one of a multitude of factors which influence a runner’s economy. Our bodies’ phenomenal feedback systems allow us to react optimally to the varying demands of running. read more…