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…
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Viking Tested: Mountain Hardwear StretchDown Jacket
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…
10 Days of Safety Giveaway!
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…
Viking Tested: When it comes to travelling light you need the gear you can depend on
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…
Packrafts, Tundra and Community
I had been chatting of packrafting for more than a year before I finally went ahead and ordered my first boat. Coming from a long-distance…
Gimme Shelter – The Nemo Losi LS 2P
The “tent” is not a new innovation. Originally used as portable homes for nomads, we now identify the tent as a recreational shelter. But through…
Paddle Fever – The Summer I Fell in Love with Standup Paddleboarding
When it comes to silently gliding across the water, kayaking was my first love. I grew up inland in the south Okanagan but every summer…
Viking Tested: Gransfors Bruk Axe Reviews
Gransfors Bruk takes a total environmental and ethical approach in how they produce their premium axes. They also have an unrelenting passion for handcrafting their…
Viking Tested: The Nemo Equipment Rave 15 Sleeping Bag
“I can’t wait to take this bag out on more trips I absolutely love it!” We love hearing real feedback from customers using our gear.…
24 Years (of OnSight) in Canada’s Coastal Range
Superficially, one can learn a lot about a company via the progression of its logo, as the company changes and evolves over time. In the…
The Hillsound Equipment Trail Crampon Ultras turn you into a 4 season hiker
Thanks to Stefan Doering for the review and photos… I’m an avid hiker all season and up to alpine terrain. I’m very impressed with these…
The DPS Wailer 112 Foundation – A ski that is designed for off-piste that surpises on-piste
Thanks to Scott Banman for the Customer Review Half-dozen resort days under foot now. This ski performs well to lift out of the heavy mashed…