PUBLISHER'S LETTER
THE TEAM
SPRINGING IN ALL DIRECTIONS
W
e're really excited for four big reasons. Firstly spring isn't just in the air it's all around us and everywhere we go. Secondly, the distribution of Ottawa Outdoors Magazine is now the largest ever! Of course the free copies continue to be picked up at the major outdoor adventure stores around the region and many other high-traffic locations, but from now on we're also reaching far into eastern and northern Ontario and western Quebec. This means articles in each issue will entice the in-city DAVE BROWN readers in Ottawa-Gatineau to head to these beautiful locations; while at the same time bringing the Ottawa Valley readers in to PUBLISHER Editor-in-chief Ottawa to shop locally. Everybody wins. Ottawa Outdoors Thirdly, keep a lookout for the next issue as we plan to make ottawaoutdoors.ca a fun announcement that will be prize-filled and packed with SHOW OWNER summer adventure excitement. The Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show Lastly, in case you hadn't heard, our past Outdoor & Adventure adventureottawa.com Travel Show was a resounding success with new retailers selling PUBLISHER gear and clothing at great prices; and these exhibitors all mixed Fish, Hunt & Ride fishhuntandride.ca in with nearly 100 others; all providing information and products for your outdoor adventure lifestyle. Next spring will be our 6th annual show and will be the largest ever! Okay, now to this issue. Once again our crack writing team have pulled together a wide landscape of articles we're sure you'll love. If you're a hiker then you can read about the Wolf & King Mountain trails; or learn how to tie the perfect boot knot; or head to Arnprior to experience the Macnamara trail; or climb Mount Algonquin in the Adirondacks, plus much more. If you're a paddler head over to p.11 and learn how to portage like a pro; or read reviews on Wally Schaber's book about the Dumoine River or even on our Canadian beavers. Want to make your own canoe or paddle – then p.22 has all you need to know to get started. And if you're a camper or backpacker up for real adventure, learn how to survive by taking Allen Macartney's quiz on p.26; or follow tips on your first backpacking adventure on p.20. And don't forget our tips on bug-free camping p.37, or reading why Hollywood movies can get you killed. As always there is a feature on adventure travel (Budapest), tackling the Rideau Trail or just relaxing in your backyard and cooking a lamb delicacy. Spring is here people. . .time to take the steps to great times and memories!
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04 | OTTAWAOUTDOORS
OTTAWA
OUTDOORS MAGAZINE
April 1-2, 2017
6TH YEAR | EY CENTRE
PUBLISHER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DAVE BROWN EDITOR ROGER BIRD WRITERS KATHARINE FLETCHER, ALLEN MACARTNEY, SHANNON PEDDELL, CHANTAL MACARTNEY, LESLEY CASSIDY, JENNA THOMPSON, CRAIG MACARTNEY, FRASER MOFFAT, NIGEL BRERETON, LANDSCAPING IDEAS PHOTOGRAPHERS & ILLUSTRATORS ERIC FLETCHER, MARC CHARRON, ROBERT BROWN, EGONZITTER FOTOLIA, IPAPINA - FOTOLIA, KATHARINE FLETCHER, KEVIN CALLAN, GDVCOM - FOTOLIA, GALYNA ANDRUSHKO, BELINDA IVEY, FRANKIE'S - FOTOLIA, SIMON INGRAM, GIGRA FOTOLIA, CANADA TRAIL, GOBIKING.CA, VISIT LAKELAND, KEITH MILNE, GORD COULTHART, THE POETIC IMAGE, KTSDESIGN - FOTOLIA, TALLSHIPS ADVENTURE, JULIE ST-JEAN ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Dave Brown, Publisher | Ottawa Outdoors Magazine is an independent publication published seasonally every four months and distributed FREE at sports stores and a hundred other locations around the region.
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