Here, we’ll share the stories and experiences that drive us, as well as the gear that helps make adventure possible anytime, anywhere.
Could my quest for the perfect travel mug be over? It just might with my Yeti Rambler Mug. You see, my relationship with coffee has…
Winter backpacking and gear advice from VPO Red Deer Owner Darren Schaedeli. Don’t be scared off by -25C temperatures. Do your homework, be prepared, and…
My Norrona sales rep, Frode, emailed me in mid January about a backcountry ski festival that Norrona sponsors in Norway every year and offered to…
Words and photos by Kevin from @Vanisle_xtrek At the beginning of October I had the opportunity to explore a portion of British Columbia in my…
For a while I struggled with knowing what is the proper jacket to buy, I wanted a “one-jacket-for-everything” kind of deal. The truth is, when…
For a couple days at the beginning of September 2018, strange looking colorful inflatable boats invaded the rivers around Mount Robson provincial park I British…
As the days get colder, we are reminded of the importance of always being prepared when out adventuring in the mountains. As AdventureSmart says, “no…
With 7.4 billion people walking around planet Earth, and most of those people having two feet, there is a high demand for footwear. As such,…
By: Michael Harrington There used to be a TV commercial that depicted a group of early 30’s guys helping their friend empty his apartment of…
Hi there, this is Jack formerly of the VPO team in Nelson B.C. I am currently out of the store and traveling around Europe, and…
Dover, New Hampshire (August 7, 2018) – NEMO Equipment, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily issuing a recall,…
This voluntary Recall is limited to 2017-2018 Kingpin models. Sales of some models of recalled bindings began in 2017 and some in 2018. Only the…