People & Culture
Adam Shoalts is on a mission to photograph every snake species native to Canada
The best-selling author and explorer has already found nine of the 25 snakes, will he find the remaining 16?
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RCGS announces Mario Rigby as new Explorer-in-Residence
The eco-explorer discusses his new role with the Society and the importance of sustainable travel
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People & Culture
La Société géographique royale du Canada (SGRC) annonce la nomination de Mario Rigby à titre de nouvel Explorateur en résidence
L’écoexplorateur discute de son nouveau rôle au sein de la Société et de l’importance du tourisme durable
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RCGS appoints Emily Choy as its latest Explorer-in-Residence
The Arctic researcher has a long association with the Society
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When it comes to volcano tourism, is the reward worth the risk?
In the wake of the sudden deadly eruption of New Zealand’s White Island volcano this week, explorer George Kourounis looks at why we’re drawn to active volcanoes — and how to explore them safely
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The explorer versus the ice labyrinth
An exclusive excerpt from the new book Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic by Royal Canadian Geographical Society Explorer-in-Residence Adam Shoalts
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Exploration
How to explore like a girl
In her book, Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver, world-renowned cave diver and inaugural RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth reflects on what set her on her path
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Exploration
Mild weather forces early end to Canadian ultrarunner’s Trans-Kamchatka Expedition
RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Ray Zahab and Italian ultrarunner Stefano Gregoretti cut short their expedition across Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after learning the rivers they planned to traverse were no longer frozen
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Exploration
George Kourounis: Going to extremes
Whether outrunning a tornado, dodging lava bombs or hunkering down in a hurricane, explorer George Kourounis is most comfortable living on the edge
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People & Culture
RCGS announces two new Explorers-in-Residence
Expanded Explorer-in-Residence program to include storm chaser George Kourounis and solo explorer Adam Shoalts
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