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OTTAWA OUTDOORS 29 Like/follow us on Facebook, twitter & pinterest @ottawaoutdoors ELEVATE YOUR CAMPING EXPERIENCE SUMMER ISSUE THE TRAIL 32 HIT RUNNING 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 19 21 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 37 38 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Publisher’s letter Huck Finn campfires you’ve got to try Paddling the route of canal explorer Muskoka River X Backpacking basics Why backpacking works Survival 101: Avoid the deadly ‘vacation mindset’ Hiking for fitness Catch the eco-spirit of Grasshopper Island The Adirondack Century Cycling with others – play nice! Take the ouch! out of your bike saddle How to tie a clove hitch Intrepid duo takes on ‘bikepacking’ Exploring the Ottawa Valley Survival and camping skills manuals have hundreds of tips Outdoor adventure clubs Cool Gear Hot Stuff Elevate your camping experience and get high with a suspended tent Travel Spotlight How to hit the trail, running Paddling the Chats – with care Mud, sweat and gears How to hang patio lights Easy paddle-in sites for first-time canoe trippers Craft your own wooden paddles and canoes Getting to know some summertime critters Staycation adventures for all types Community spotlight: Todd Morin Outdoor business spotlight: Dave Urichuck (The Adventure Coach) Camping challenges add spark and variety to life in the woods Cover Photo by www.linkedringphotography.com COOLGEAR HOT STUFF 28 Check out some hot items to pick up this SUMMER! www.ottawaoutdoors.ca read it online GET EACH ISSUE E-MAILED DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX AND IPAD TABLET! OTTAWAOUTDOORS | 03