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…
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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…
Cross-Country Skiing – While 6 months Pregnant!
Written by: Leah Tyler-Szucki “Cross-country skiing is an excellent cardiovascular exercise to practice during pregnancy for all women. It causes very little impact on the…
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…
Chasing Waterfalls around BC to find the crowd favorite
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…
Great weekend at the First Canadian Packrafting Roundup
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…
When Fly Fishing Becomes an Addiction
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…
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…
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…
Intentionally Expecting Nothing: a trip to The Wave and a few other amazing places.
When the unplanned and unexpected is the destination itself Words and Images by: Andrew Lawrence Often times we have a goal in mind when we…
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.…