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2022-09-25It's hard to beat the Coast Range when conditions are prime. Its steep glaciated terrain sculpted by by wind, water and time makes for...replies0views708
2022-09-25
2022-09-22Never Die Easy. This is the story of Dag Aabye, the oldest person to ever finish the ultramarathon Death Race. Known to some as the most elusive...replies0views1124
2022-09-22
2022-09-21ANYWHERE FROM HERE (2022) The sport of skiing is unquestionably one of the most diversified recreational pursuits imaginable. By the time a...replies0views760
2022-09-21
2022-09-20Helly Hansen and POW Canada are combining forces in support of ambassador and polar explorer Caroline Côté's upcoming South Pole...replies0views844
2022-09-20
2022-09-18“Instead of exploiting natural resources to make shareholder returns, we are turning shareholder capitalism on its head by making the Earth...replies0views734
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...replies1views961
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...replies0views993
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...replies0views1066
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...replies0views958
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...replies0views1118
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...replies0views837
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...replies0views990
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...replies0views899
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...replies0views838
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...replies0views975
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...replies0views1397
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...replies1views984
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...replies0views866
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...replies0views907
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...replies0views976
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...replies0views822
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...replies5views2151
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...replies0views1228
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),...replies0views1586
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:...replies0views1176
2022-07-29