Outdoor tips, tricks and hacks

Dial in your flow and get more out of your time outdoors

Making a fire camping outdoor survival skills workshop Lac La BIche Jeremy Derksen

Finding ZEN in the outdoors is a constant pursuit but one thing we know: the more you do it, the better you get at it. Check out these outdoor tips, tricks and hacks from some of Western Canada's top outdoors writers, photographers and influencers, who know how to make the most out of every adventure in Alberta and BC. 

Explore our collection of stories for tips and tricks for hiking, biking, camping, paddling and exploring Alberta and BC's best places with more Zen. 

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You're packing for a hike, what do you bring to help you navigate: a phone with your custom...

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When do Parks Canada, Alberta Parks and BC camping reservations open? And where can you get last...

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Get tips from some of ZenSeekers' best night sky photographers

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One of the best ways to beat that summer heat is getting out on the water. But which craft to choose...

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As we enter National Indigenous History Month in Canada this June 2024, questions still remain for...

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Ready to get cozy? Picture taking a sauna by the ocean, soaking in hot springs and indulging in more...

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Seekers Ambassador Tyler Dixon helps you to grasp paddleboarding basics and gives tips on how and...

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The next time you are travelling through one of Canada’s largest most undiscovered cities, Clinton...

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You've probably seen them as you drive through the national parks in Alberta or BC: those furry...

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Wolf by Milo Weiler
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Many a rancher will be able to tell you whether you've got a wolf or a coyote at a second's glance...

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You’re out on the trails and you’ve spotted a bear, you are convinced it’s a black bear, but your...

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For photographers like Paul Lavoie, spring is wildlife photography season. But he didn’t expect to...

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You may have seen them cruising around your neighbourhood or riding through the local park, thinking...

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Western Canada’s forests are a perfect place to recharge and restore yourself. If you need a little...

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A view of Abbott Pass hike on the Alberta British Columbia boarder known as the Continental Divide
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Some sun, a gentle breeze, a well-packed trail lunch... what could be the perfect day can easily go...

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If you hike anywhere in Western Canada you should be educated on bear safety and what to do if you...

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When summer slips into fall, two-wheel adventures enter a new level of awesome. Whether you're into...

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The long, hot days of summer in Alberta just beg water lovers to find a swimming hole, a place to...

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