PUBLISHER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: DAVE BROWN EDITOR: ROGER BIRD
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Geordie McConnell, Sheila Ascroft, Craig Macartney, Mike Stashin, Kathleen Wilker, Gerry Godsoe, Allen Macartney
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Manuel Fortado, Clovis Durand, istockphoto,
corolanty.istockphoto.com
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Dave Brown, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Ottawa Outdoors Magazine is an independent publication published seasonally every four months and distributed FREE at sports stores all over the region, as well as at 100 other locations. E-mail:
Advertising@OttawaOutdoors.ca Tel: 613-860-8687 or 888-228-2918 Fax: 613-860-8687
CONTRIBUTIONS Ottawa Outdoors Magazine welcomes story and photo contributions. All photos should ideally be shot with a high-resolution digital camera, but otherwise scanned at 300dpi resolution and burned onto a CD-ROM or e-mailed. 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. Publisher may publish any and all communications with Ottawa Outdoors magazine, and may edit for clarity and style. Indexed in the Canadian Periodical Index ISSN No. 1204-69556. © Copyright 2010. 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS Ottawa Outdoors Magazine aligns with local and in- ternational environmental groups. Recently Ottawa Outdoors Magazine joined and supports the follow- ing groups. We encourage you to do the same.
Leave No Trace Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No
Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wilderness areas.
www.leavenotrace.ca
One Percent for the Planet is a rapidly growing network of companies that give at least one per cent of their annual sales to environmental causes. Their commit- ment provides vital resources and aware- ness to organizations that work to keep
us on a sustainable path. 1%FTP provides members with a straightforward and powerful way to become part of the solution. We are proud supporters of One Percent as a movement as well as their members which include Mountain Equipment Co-op and more than 20 other businesses across Canada.
www.onepercentfortheplanet.org
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
This summer and fall weather forecast and Ottawa Outdoors Mag goes MONTHLY! I can’t get over the weather we’ve been having. It started off with
an extremely warm winter and then an even warmer spring and summer. Who knows why, but I’m not complaining. Just be sure to stay safe out there, wear lots of sunblock and enjoying swimming in the cool water. A few of the “coolest” things you can do in this heat include:
caving at Lusk Caves; whitewater rafting at any of the regional spots; or go swimming at any of the highly-rated safe-for-swimming locations in Gatineau. Do any or all of the above and e-mail us about your experience and we’ll publish it. The biggest news I’d like to share with you is to encourage you to login with a registered
username and password on our website. Why? Because now you’ll be able to get Ottawa Outdoors Magazine every month direct to your e-mail in-box! That’s correct. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed reading the magazine online with that cool page-flipping experience. The digital issues offer more photos, videos and much, much more. This move makes us a monthly magazine, bringing your extremely current articles, and event information on a timely, regular basis. Login and you’ll be all set, 12 months per year. As to the rest of this issue, read articles on how you’re possibly already a triathlete; the
craze of mountain bike orienteering; all you wanted to know about sculling on the Ottawa; safe bicycle tips for you and your wee one; backpacking fundamentals, and tons more! Until our September digital issue, stay cool out there; okay?
Dave Brown, Publisher, Editor-in-chief
Enter the Camping Grill Contest
and win this great item
It’s that time again. We’ll be announcing the winner of
the bike and kayak from the sprinig issue draw on our website shortly. To win this item, just email:
pickme@ottawaoutdoors.ca for further instructions.
Draw is Sept 15th! Enter today!
Are you an outdoor enthusiast who would like to contribute? To submit articles or photos, all you have to do is e-mail us at:
Editor@OttawaOutdoors.ca.
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