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2022-09-18“Instead of exploiting natural resources to make shareholder returns, we are turning shareholder capitalism on its head by making the Earth...replies0views699
2022-09-18
2022-09-11Here's a candid review of numerous Backcountry Lodges of BC that I've had the pleasure visit over the years. I haven't been able...replies1views910
2023-04-11
2022-09-11Hakuba is a world-famous backcountry ski destination, and for a good reason. Each season Hakuba gets over 11 meters of snow and has some of the...replies0views917
2022-09-11
2022-09-11Are you shopping for a new set of skis for the winter? Having trouble choosing the perfect new pair to match your needs? With so many options out...replies0views1019
2022-09-11
2022-09-08Valérie Grenier burst onto the international ski racing scene when she captured a bronze medal at the 2015 World Junior Championships. Just...replies0views907
2022-09-08
2022-09-06I have been going to Ushuaia, Argentina since 2018 when I stumbled across it riding my motorcycle from British Columbia and I thought, damn I need...replies0views1071
2022-09-06
2022-09-05With a similar feel to TGR and HBO’s show ‘Edge of the Earth’ comes a new 10-part series by National Geographic called...replies0views794
2022-09-05
2022-09-01This series seems to have morphed a bit from when it was first announced in 2020. What didn't, eh? It's a nice little vid from...replies0views931
2022-09-01
2022-08-30In a recent study published by the Alpine Club of Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Association, electrical engineer Ivar Finvers and...replies0views857
2022-08-30
2022-08-28FILMING. It's not a walk in the park. A whole day of work out there and sometimes you might only get one good shot. Personally, it's not...replies0views795
2022-08-28
2022-08-25BC's Sunshine Coast is a cool locale no matter what your mode of transport: paddle, hike or bike. We've done the trip up to Desolation...replies0views909
2022-08-25
2022-08-23Passionate about Backcountry skiing? Critical of the gear you use from a quality, cost and design perspective? Is Elephant Snot your favourite...replies0views1363
2022-08-23
2022-08-21There are many unknowns when travelling in the backcountry. Beyond the obvious ones, have you ever found yourself shaking around your fuel...replies1views941
2022-08-25
2022-08-18Here's another good 'un from Shimano. It profiles ingenious renegade bike guy Alex Morgan and the choices in his life that brought him to...replies0views804
2022-08-18
2022-08-16August brings the promise of snow in the future, so naturally this is about the time when we start seeing another round of film trailers drop for...replies0views877
2022-08-16
2022-08-11We completed a pretty gruelling gravel bikepacking trip up and around Upper Arrow Lake in the BC Interior a few weeks back. Comprised of some...replies0views932
2022-08-11
2022-08-06Summer means we have to wait until fall for a healthy new dose of new ski porn, but we have a little surf porn for you to help get you...replies0views768
2022-08-06
2022-08-04Check out this little video on a new Arcteryx program called ReGear. It shows how they build new gear out of what you otherwise be waste. It also...replies5views2083
2025-02-25
2022-08-02Last Summer while hiking the Juan De Fuca Trail we took part in a University of Victoria survey which aimed to shed light on how safe it...replies0views1195
2022-08-02
2022-07-31Black Diamond announced a ‘Safety Check Notice’ in April of this year to verify that the PIEPS Micro (BT Button, BT Race, BT Sensor),...replies0views1551
2022-07-31
2022-07-29Skiing is not an easy sport to master and as a beginner, there are a few things you need to know. Have a read over this submitted article:...replies0views1138
2022-07-29
2022-07-28Here's a great little story about a guy named Erwin Sikkens who travelled from the Netherlands to ride in Kansas's Unbound 200. This...replies0views776
2022-07-28
2022-07-27Your skis are lovingly stored for the summer and you find yourself reminiscing about every turn from last season. As you escape the summer heat...replies0views851
2022-07-27
2022-07-24Protect our Winters (POW) has officially launched the POW Bike Alliance, organization to help the cycling community take action for cleaner...replies0views845
2022-07-24
2022-07-21Local mountain biker pro, Kurt Sorge, has set up quite the compound across the river in Grohman. The video shows why it's such a special place...replies0views834
2022-07-21