Hikes, camping trips or long-distance travel… The following books, all new this spring, have something to inspire us for our next adventures – and help us make them a reality – whether they take place in the Quebec forest. or elsewhere in the world.
CAMPING 101 – Last year, literary journalist and camping enthusiast Marie-France Bornais offered us the book Le Québec encamping. This year, she does it again with Camping 101 – Everything you need to know before pitching your tent or backing up your RV, a guide in which she gives advice on how to tame camping. She answers questions that range from “When is the best time to book?” to “What to do when there is no bathroom?”, in addition to offering various lists and tips.
LONG HIKES IN QUEBEC – Along the river, in the mountains, deep in the boreal forest: this book offers 25 hikes of two days or more, to be discovered in the four corners of the province. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced walker, you will find advice on how to equip yourself and organize your nights on the trail, as well as information on the regions crossed. Inspiring and practical, the book is written by outdoor and travel journalist Frédérique Sauvée, who is also a researcher, author, speaker — and passionate about long-distance hiking.
MY YEAR ABROAD – Here, we are not talking about the outdoors in Quebec but rather about “slow travel” in the world. My year abroad is a tribute to “slow travel”; the story of a one-year journey that actor, host, columnist, author, and photographer Jean-Michel Dufaux made in 2018–2019. The book offers us an immersion in his daily life in Chiang Mai (Thailand), Da Nang (Vietnam), and Mazatlan (Mexico). You will discover reflections, highlights, escapades, good addresses, and film and digital photos of the author. Inspiration to travel differently.
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HIKING – This book is for those who want to learn about hiking or deepen their practice. It covers basic topics such as preparation, equipment, nutrition, or injuries as well as other topics such as hiking with a child or hiking without a trace. Practical hiking guide – Everything to make it work! is written by Alexis Nantel, host of the Alexis le Randonneur program on TVA Sports and outdoor columnist on the radio, and Véronique Champagne, outdoor enthusiast who has collaborated with various publications, including Espaces magazine and the Journal de Montréal.