Words and Images by Geoff Holman So, I’ve had my eye on Bote boards for a couple years now. Seeing the promo for the Rover…
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River Kayaking: The Adventure; The Safety
My first kayaking experience Summer camp 1998. Located in Riding Mountain National Park, also known as Clear Lake or Wasagaming, Manitoba. Where I was free…
An Ode to Self-Bailing Packrafts
Is there a better way to celebrate Canada day weekend than spending the longest summers days paddling the amazing rivers around Mount Robson Provincial Park…
2019 Packrafting Canada Rendez-vous
When I first purchased my Kokopelli Nirvana self-bailer packraft, I knew very little about whitewater and did not know any other packrafters in my area.…
Viking Tested – Top Hiking Boot Picks for 2019
Every season we stock our shelves with the latest and greatest from each footwear supplier. As years go by we see incremental advances in design,…
Norrona – Designed in Norway, Trail-Tested Everywhere
Norrona started in the make-or-break year of 1929, with the mission of delivering rugged products to withstand Norway’s punishing climate and conditions. Through 4 generations,…
Viking Tested: The Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 25 Backpack
Small pack size, big pack features Mountain Hardwear has gone to great lengths to develop a pack that is small enough for day excursions yet…
Viking Tested: Mountain Hardwear Lamina -9C Sleeping Bag
They don’t call it “The Wet Coast” for nothing. While Vancouver is only Canada’s third wettest city after St. John’s and nearby Abbotsford, the Coast…
How to Stay Dry While Winter Camping
Lots is written about the minutia of “how / where / what” while Winter Camping. The bottom line that drives successful Winter Camping boils down…
How to Use Trekking Poles for Winter Hikes
These days, trekking poles are more and more ubiquitous out on the trails, though a few diehards still use good old-fashioned hiking sticks or eschew…
Is the Yeti Rambler the best mug ever?
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…
Awesome Winter Backpacking Gear, Tips & Essentials
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…