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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...replies0views1000
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...replies0views748
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...replies0views866
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...replies0views806
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...replies0views756
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...replies0views830
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...replies0views1320
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...replies1views892
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...replies0views743
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...replies0views820
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...replies0views869
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...replies0views721
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...replies5views1988
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...replies0views1147
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),...replies0views1499
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:...replies0views1074
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...replies0views719
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...replies0views801
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...replies0views787
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...replies0views789
2022-07-21
2022-07-17As e-bike popularity continues to rise amongst commuters, urban cyclists are travelling at faster speeds than ever before. According to latest...replies1views728
2022-07-25
2022-07-13Even though the temps are well above 30°C in most of the West, some dedicated skiers are still getting after it—are you one of...replies3views1936
2023-06-08
2022-07-08At least 26 unsuspecting mountaineers on Marmolada glacier in Italy were caught in a tragic slide last week when the glacier suddenly collapsed....replies0views1064
2022-07-08
2022-07-07Tribal Waters, a documentary by Teton Gravity Research Film in association with Patagonia, traces the Wind River as it winds through a history of...replies0views831
2022-07-07
2022-07-05Smartwool's Riding the Rails is a quick little video about one man’s drive, his family’s love for the outdoors, and how their...replies0views611
2022-07-05