EP44: Greg Grandsen—Changing Lives with Camp Outlook
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
Release Date: 02/11/2026
EP44: Greg Grandsen—Changing Lives with Camp Outlook
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
We have a special episode of the Explore Podcast today. If you've followed our social media, magazine or website content you may have seen the clothing and merchandise collaboration we launched with Kevin Callan—a.k.a. "The Happy Camper"—last fall. And if you saw that, you likely noticed that it benefitted an organization called "Camp Outlook." Camp Outlook is a registered Ontario charity based in Kingston, Ontario, which encourages young people from 13 to 17 years old to develop their inner strength, self-worth and capacity to succeed by giving them the opportunity to participate in...
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EP43: Mark Hubner—When Passions and Career Collide!
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
When you pursue your chosen career, do you find it aligns to your lifestyle and to your interests—and to what really makes you tick? Well it's what I try to do. And my guest today does it very well. We're talking to Mark Hubner, senior vice President of Baffin. You know Baffin as makers of those iconic winter boots that I'm sure you've used over the years, or at least have seen in stores and on other people's feet as they trudge through the snow. Well, Baffin's expanding out into the world and making all types of new stuff, but we'll get to that later. The exciting stuff is what...
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EP42: Kelsey Winter—The State of Wildfires in Canada
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Wildfires. It's a topic that every Canadian cares about. I bet every person who is going to listen to this podcast has been affected by a wildfire in some way this year. Whether it was having plans changed because of smoke to closures, to maybe even evacuations or more—2025 has been one of the most intense fire seasons on record. So what does this mean? How do we live with fire? Well, today my guest is Kelsey Winter, Executive Director of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center, or CIFFC. This important agency coordinates wildfire responses around the country and even works...
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EP41: Keri Montgomery and Nicola Wilson—Can We Travel Better?
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
Travel. We love it. We travel locally, regionally, domestically and internationally. And we bring back the greatest experiences of our lives. Adventures, connections, photographs, stories... but sometimes travel can have a cost. Carbon footprint... overtourism... So, should we stop? No. There's a way to travel better. There are people who are encouraging slow, deep and meaningful travel. Where money supports locals, the experiences are authentic and the connections are richer than every before. If that sounds interesting to you—stay tuned and enjoy episode 41 of Explore Magazine's Live...
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EP40: Dave Norona—How to Live Your Best Life (Outdoors!)
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
Welcome to episode 40 of Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast! Can you believe we have done 40 of these podcasts? To celebrate today, my guest is the inspiring Dave Norona out of Squamish, British Columbia. Dave is a multi-sport racer who's travelled all over the world, competing in everything from running, cycling, rollerblading, eco challenges and more. Later, he transitioned into living his best life in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, getting out every day, kiting, e-biking, sledding, exploring and basically living the dream. How does he do that? How does he make...
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EP39: Jeff Mycock—The Future of Our Forests
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
Forestry—what do you think when you hear the word? Maybe it conjures up logging and clearcuts. Maybe you think of economic drivers, wood products and heritage. Maybe you’re not 100 percent sure what it means! We outdoor enthusiasts spend a lot of time in forests. Forests have deep social and cultural value to us. But they also supply the materials that build the houses in which we live—and even the paper on which Explore Magazine is printed. Can we reconcile that? Or more specifically, how does Canada’s forestry industry reconcile the needs of all Canada to ensure we have healthy...
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EP38: Chris Mahony—Let's Get Into An RV!
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
As Canadians, we have a big country to explore. How do you do it? Fly place to place? Stay local? Road trip to a hotel? All good, sure. But lately, I’ve been exploring differently. A new lifestyle altogether... I’ve become an RV’er. Yes, I am part of Canadia’s robust RV community! And I love it. My entire family has camped out more this year than we collectively had in all years previously. My kids love the “caravan,” as they call it. We’ve made wonderful memories as my kids throw off the day-to-day schedule and get muddy and wild. And we do so knowing that common camping...
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EP37: Colin Carson—Is Prince George BC's Best Adventure Destination?
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
I love domestic travel. Don’t get me wrong, I also like to get my passport stamped. But there’s something fun and cool about spending your vacation time locally or regionally. It’s fun because you don’t waste your days off travelling or recovering from jetlag. It’s cool because you can buck travel trends and mainstays for off-the-beaten track destinations that offer exceptional experiences—often without super-premium price tags or other tourist-trap pitfalls. My home province of British Columbia is blessed with an abundance of awesome outdoorsy destinations—from the world...
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EP36: Zane Buchanan—Connecting with Indigenous Tourism in Canada
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
It’s summer. Let’s go on vacation. But where? When you look for a tourism experience—what draws you in? An incredible adventure? A cultural connection? A chance to expand your mind? Maybe even do some good in the meanwhile? Well, today my guest is Zane Buchanan. Zane is the Creative Manager at the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada—a global leader marketing and developing Indigenous tourism experiences. And we’re going to talk about how you can do all of the above and more, right here in Canada. How you can enjoy life-changing experiences, forge cultural...
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EP35: Krista Halling & John Freeman—Better Adventures With Your Dog
Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast
Let's talk about dogs. We love them! Walks, cuddles, playing fetch... But what about travel and adventure with your dog? Have you boarded a plane with your pup? Embarked on a multi-day backpacking adventure? An epic road trip? If you're like most people, you likely look for a dog-sitter when you're travelling. But what if you changed your mindset and looked at ways you can bring your do with you. It's possible. Krista and John can show us how—and this is why they founded DogPacking.com, a website devoted to information and inspiration for better adventures with your dog. Krista is a...
info_outlineWe have a special episode of the Explore Podcast today.
If you've followed our social media, magazine or website content you may have seen the clothing and merchandise collaboration we launched with Kevin Callan—a.k.a. "The Happy Camper"—last fall.
And if you saw that, you likely noticed that it benefitted an organization called "Camp Outlook."
Camp Outlook is a registered Ontario charity based in Kingston, Ontario, which encourages young people from 13 to 17 years old to develop their inner strength, self-worth and capacity to succeed by giving them the opportunity to participate in extended backcountry canoe expeditions free of charge.
And today, I'm chatting with Camp Outlook Board of Directors member Greg Grandsen to learn even more about this life-changing organization, how kids benefit from their camps and how you can get involved!
Stay tuned for Greg Grandsen of Camp Outlook.