Dean Campbell en pause et entrain de boire de l'eau avec son chien pendant une randonnée.

Hiking with your dog

How to hike with your dog Getting out for hikes with a dog is appealing for many people, and most any dog would be thrilled to join in on the fun. Just like any preparations you might personally make, your dog also needs certain considerations met so that you can both have an excellent time…

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LOWA Demo Centers

Come and try LOWA hiking boots for free! Or simply come and talk with our experts!   Where: Mont-Sutton & Mont-Orford (Quebec)   Schedule: September 22 & 23 (Mont-Sutton) October 6, 7 & 8 (Mont-Orford) October 13 & 14 (Mont-Sutton)   8:30am to 4:00pm Cancelled in case of rain.   Mont-Sutton: At the Sutton Natural…

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Our LOWA Ambassador, Dean Campbell, hiking in Gatineau Park

Wolf Trail, Gatineau Park

Wolf Trail In summary: Where: Gatineau Park (30 minutes from Ottawa) Trail name: Wolf Trail Length and duration: 9.4km loop (3h30 total) Elevation: 330 meters Difficulty: Average Particularity: Lookout over the Ottawa River, finish with a swim in Meech Lake. Dogs allowed on a leash (summer only) In details: The Wolf Trail (aka Trail 62)…

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Emmanuel Daigle hiking up in Nepal while wearing his LOWA Camino GTX MID trekking boots

Meet Emmanuel Daigle

Trainer, speaker, high altitude trek guide, columnist, author and tester of specialized equipment, Manu is recognized as an excellent pedagogue. Since the age of 19, he has traveled the world to practice rock climbing, ice climbing and trekking. He also guided many high altitude expeditions. For him, no sporting challenge is impossible … if we…

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Portrait shot of Justin Barbour with his dog Saku hiking in Labrador, Newfoundland.

Meet Justin Barbour

I was born and raised on the east coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. I graduated with a Bachelor of Physical Education (minor in Biology) and a Bachelor of Education, and since 2014 I have both substituted and taught full time. My most recent addictive passion has become wilderness travel. Being fascinated by nature and challenges from a young age, it made sense that I would…

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Martin Trahan resting on a log, looking at the sunset while wearing his LOWA boots

Meet Martin Trahan

Originally from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu in the province of Quebec (Canada), Martin is an adventurer and long distance canoeist who took part in the historical Canada expedition of the year 2015 « Les chemins de l’or bleu – The blue gold paths ». He had the privilege to cross Canada by canoe. This expedition started on April 25th, 2015 in the icy…

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