By Drew Chaudet, @drewcvanisland When the words ‘winter camping’ come out, a lot of people’s reactions are generally the same: “Are you crazy? It’s winter! It’s…

By Drew Chaudet, @drewcvanisland When the words ‘winter camping’ come out, a lot of people’s reactions are generally the same: “Are you crazy? It’s winter! It’s…
Have snowshoes, will travel Growing up Canadian, you would think that snowshoes are standard operating equipment. That during our youth we would trudge around the…
By Bre Mirynech Here in the Rockies, we’re dreaming of a green Christmas! No, we don’t mean one without snow (we’re definitely wishing for the…
At Valhalla Pure Outfitters, we’re proud of our locally-owned gearhead shops. Like each shop, every VPO owner has a unique take on adventure, and a…
Written by Josh McCabe The show that you get during a sunrise or sunset in the Canadian Rockies is something that you will never forget…
Written by David Wilson and Photos by Christopher Kimmel / Alpine Edge Photography When I first heard of Akshayuk Pass twelve years ago and saw…
Written by: Justin Choquette My happy place isn’t really a specific location, but rather it is the emotional state one experiences standing on top of…
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…
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…
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…
Situated in the heart of the Coast Range, McGillivray Pass Lodge was built in 1972 by a group of outdoor enthusiasts as a base for…
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.…