Cover Photo by Mike Beedell.
EDITOR’S LETTER
WHAT AN ENTHUSIASTIC SHOW OF SUPPORT! We thought–we hoped–but we never expected this!
FIRSTLY, I HOPE YOU ENJOY our fall issue as much as you enjoyed our summer edition. We know you’ll find the articles and photos in this issue informative and pleasing throughout. Well, I’m happy to say that Ottawa (as hoped) has embraced Ottawa Outdoors Magazine with a tremendous amount of excitement and support. If you check with any of the outdoor gear stores and magazine shops, you’ll find Ottawa Outdoors Magazine has been selling off the shelves at a fast pace all summer. We attribute this to not only the Yours truly, climbing and rapelling local writing and feel of the magazine, but to fellow outdoor enthusiasts who make up our writing and photography staff. Kudos to them all! Below are just a few of the emails we’ve received from people who you’ve probably passed on a hiking trail, or perhaps met paddling on a nearby waterway. We’re grateful for the kind and appreciative comments we’ve received, and we’re delighted you’re reading the magazine now. Lastly, we’re pleased to publish some of these comments as a “thank you” to all who have written to us. Hi. I just picked up your mag and read it from cover to cover; great stuff, from trips and techniques, to gear and food! The accuracy and clarity of your information is also first rate. Great job! Lorne Clark I am really impressed with the content and quality of writing in your articles. I think they have a good punch and a lot of spunk. What I found most appealing is that most articles could apply to any age group. Antonia Mcguire Whenever I get into Ottawa I look for your magazine at the newsstand, and I’m looking forward to picking up the next issues. David Netz It’s great that an Ottawa-specific publication has been created catering to the outdoors. Congratulations! Tim Allard Just want to compliment you on your magazine. I certainly enjoyed the articles, especially the one on my favourite canoe escape, the Barron Canyon. Again, I am really impressed. Thank you. Rainer Bloess No, thank you. :) Enjoy the read, and we’ll see you in our winter edition. Happy Trails.
Dave Brown Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Ottawa Outdoors Magazine 2
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Dave Brown Managing Editor Allen Macartney Editor Lesley Cornish Contributing Editors Ken Parker Dominique Larocque Design and Layout Dave Brown Graphic Designers Dave Brown, Wah Phung-Lu Contributing Writers Cheryl Christensen, Eric Martinat, Fiona Trip, Matt Staneland, Mike Clarke, Ross Francis, Mike Waddington, Mark McCann, Yann Troutet, Tony Gariano, Wanda Purton, Cathy Brown, Mark VanKooy, James Roddick, Ken Whiting, Jason Yarrington, Chris Bourne, Julie St. Jean, Scott Shailer, Brian McCullough, Ryan Brown, Angie Brown Contributing Photographers Mike Beedell, Suzie Beaulieu, Peggy Sarson, Jean Levac–National Capital Race Weekend, Wilderness Tours, Jonathan Hayward, Allen Macartney, Frontenac Provincial Park, Martin Paquette, Yann Troutet, Carl Desbien, Simon Villeneuve, Paul Villecourt, Kristen Ritchie, Dave Lauzon, Ken Lange ADVERTISING Please contact: Dave Brown Publisher/Editor-in-Cheif Ottawa Outdoors Magazine is an independent publication published seasonally. Email: Advertising@OttawaOutdoors.ca Tel: 613-860-8688 SUBSCRIPTIONS See inside back cover of this issue. Ottawa Outdoors Magazine 2706 Alta Vista Drive, Suite #107 Ottawa, Canada K1V 7T4 Tel: 613-860-8688. Internet: www.OttawaOutdoors.ca CONTRIBUTIONS Ottawa Outdoors Magazine welcomes story and photo contributions. All photos should ideally be shot with colour slide. No unsolicited contributions will be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or artwork. CANADIAN / U.S. POSTMASTER: Return undeliverable covers to 2706 Alta Vista Drive, Suite #107, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1V 7T4. Return postage guaranteed. Indexed in the Canadian Periodical Index ISSN No. 1204-69556. © Copyright 2002. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any materials published in Ottawa Outdoors Magazine is expressly forbidden without consent of the publisher unless otherwise agreed between partners. Printed in Canada.
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