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2018-11-13Lately we've been posting a lot of stoke in anticipation of winter which is just around the corner. For the many people skinning up Whitewater...replies0views2727
2018-11-13
2018-07-24I used to make a point every summer to find a patch of snow somewhere in the mountains to make a few turns on the skis. Table Mountain at the Mt....replies0views3470
2018-07-24
2018-07-05A great little story about a kid that could. It's not easy to become a world-class mountain biker based in Nepal but Rajesh (RJ)...replies0views2470
2018-07-05
2018-06-21The Acrux SL Leather Approach shoe may be for you if you like to scramble on rock (or in urban environments). Distinctive colours and suede set...replies0views2808
2018-06-21
2018-05-29A few weeks back I wrote about the start of the climbing season on Everest and as quickly as it came it went. 2018 proved to be an interesting...replies0views2392
2018-05-29
2018-05-03Another short and sweet one from our buds at G3. It's the first in a series called "Traverse Tips" and it talks about how to deal...replies0views2739
2018-05-03
2018-04-26Cool initiative from Outdoor Research in Seattle. It's an annual $10,000 grant for organizations who are working toward improving outdoor...replies0views2285
2018-04-26
2018-04-12The Mountain Hardwear BoundarySeeker Jacket and Pant are feature packed hard shells sure to keep you warm and dry in all kinds of weather....replies0views5577
2018-04-12
2018-04-10Here's a great little video on how to use ski crampons from G3 and Nelson-local Jasmine Caton. If it ever stops snowing up high and we...replies1views2644
2019-04-08
2018-04-05Hey there! As many of you probably realize, with spring comes the conditions that make many traverses doable. What you may or may not realize...replies0views2618
2018-04-052018-02-25Yesterday I re-glued my skins and unfortunately the glue came off on the sides and found its way on the "hair side" of the...replies3views2969
2022-05-16
2018-02-22Prior to the Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver a few weeks back, we took part in an “Adventure camp” media event put on by Eric...replies0views3867
2018-02-22
2018-02-13I have many jackets so when one of them rises above the others and gets worn a lot, it's a clue as to the quality. The Arc'teryx ...replies0views4263
2018-02-13
2018-01-18Though I don't entirely agree that "if Shakespeare were around today, he'd be making movies" I do like this little film...replies0views4252
2018-01-18
2018-01-13Hard- or soft-shell? Maybe somewhere in between. The Patagonia Descensionist is ideal on the uptrack and fits like a glove. Tom took a deep dive...replies0views3978
2018-01-13
2018-01-06What is it about Norwegians that makes me want to go to Norway? Their sense of humour? Their get-after-it attitude? This is episode 4 of a web...replies0views3289
2018-01-06
2017-12-21This little vid won the best powder segment at the recent Powder awards (which seem to include a remarkably high number of categories)....replies0views3044
2017-12-21
2017-11-30Looking for a lightweight roof over your head for an upcoming overnight ski touring mission? We've reviewed the MSR Access 2 tent for...replies0views3214
2017-11-30
2017-11-16Just yesterday, Arc'teryx—along with Destination BC, and the Northern BC Tourism Association, unveiled "Hut Magic." It's...replies0views4698
2017-11-16
2017-10-12It's time to think about your kit for this season and here's a pair of planks to consider. Lightweight, playful, progressively shaped, and...replies0views2731
2017-10-12
2017-08-31It's trailer time and I can't help but share. Here's a teaser for a Salomon/Forecast Mag film called "Bearings." It...replies0views3121
2017-08-31
2017-08-25We got word yesterday that Arc'teryx has issued a voluntary recall of its Procline AT boot. The company points out that no injuries were...replies0views2953
2017-08-25
2017-08-24Have I just been unaware or are there now more car companies sponsoring ski flicks than ever before? I'm thinking of Candide Thovex...replies0views2899
2017-08-24
2017-06-16If people are still our there doing traverses, it's important to consider turning back as an option. Here, Brodie Smith tells us...replies0views2646
2017-06-16
2017-05-11The Scarpa Crux and Cosmo shoes have taken us to some very interesting places. The Crux is a stalwart approach shoe that works for light hiking...replies0views5126
2017-05-11