Ross Collicutt

Unbound Merino Kanga Hoodie Review

Lightweight and 100% Merino wool the Kanga Hoodie from Unbound Merino is perfect for camping, running or travelling.

Strong and Light: norda 001 Dyneema Trail Runner Review

The norda 001 trail running shoe is the first in the world with a seamless bio-based Dyneema upper, ready to tackle the road or the trail.

Hiking near Nanaimo

by Ross Collicutt

Nanaimo is a fantastic place to be on Vancouver Island for hiking. Being central it’s easy to get anywhere on the island within in a reasonable about of time. Just outside the cities boundaries are loads of trails waiting to be found. Below is a… Read More »Hiking near Nanaimo

Avalanches on Vancouver Island

by Ross Collicutt

Any time travelling in the backcountry when there is snow there can be avalanche risk involved. Even if you are just hiking or snowshoeing, the trail may go under or over steep slopes loaded with snow. Check the Island Avalanche Bulletin No matter where you… Read More »Avalanches on Vancouver Island

Nanaimo Lakes

There’s so much you can do around Nanaimo Lakes. You could spend weeks exploring. There are 4 campsites on First lake, fishing on First, Second and Fourth, beautiful spots to swim on the river and epic views to hike on the surrounding hills.

Run, Hike and Scramble in the Tecnica Magma Trail Shoe

Hiking boots are excellent for hiking for their grip, stability and waterproofing. They’re also big, hot and heavy. Many hikers are switching over to smaller and lighter trail running shoes that don’t offer the same stability but are much lighter and more comfortable to wear… Read More »Run, Hike and Scramble in the Tecnica Magma Trail Shoe