I’ve been trying to ski as much as possible lately but if the trip is with people that don’t have skis or is in more technical terrain sometimes we opt to go with snowshoes. Here are the things I bring with me snowshoeing. Let me… Read More »Snowshoe Day Trip Gear Checklist
With the winter upon us in full swing on the West Coast, it’s time to haul out the ski touring gear. Most of the gear I take on my day trips is similar no matter where we are going. Depending on the weather the number… Read More »Ski Touring Day Trip Gear Checklist
Even though Tofino is small they have a variety of outdoor shops, mainly catering to the surfing crowd in the area. Surfing Bruhwiler Surfschool Run by the famous Bruhwiler surf family. Website | Directions | 250 726 5481 Live To Surf Live to surf does… Read More »Outdoor Stores in Tofino, Vancouver Island
I can’t remember who came up with idea first. If it was my friend Ryan or if it was me. I have a feeling it was Ryan. I wouldn’t come up with something as crazy as running the Juan de Fuca trail with little long-distance… Read More »Running the Juan De Fuca Trail
In July I had the chance to get up the modest peak of Gemini Mountain at 1516m. I’ve seen it many times from the neighbouring Green Mountain but only now planned to hike it.If you haven’t been to Green or Gemini yet, you should plan… Read More »Hiking Mount Gemini
There’s only one more day to go until we hit the trail for the first annual Pack & Trail Juan De Fuca run. 47km of sweet ocean-side single track awaits us tomorrow on the trail near Sooke. The nearly 50km Juan De Fuca Marine Trail… Read More »One More Day to the First Pack & Trail Juan De Fuca Run
Mount Benson is an icon of Nanaimo. Everywhere you go in town, you can see it’s rolling green ridges.The small mountain is a beautiful sight from Nanaimo but the view back down from the top is even better. There are many different ways to get… Read More »Hiking Mount Benson
After years of serving the outdoor community in Nanaimo at their location on Metral by Romeo’s, Valhalla Pure Outfitters has moved. The new location is prime and nestled in next to a few of my favorite stores in Nanaimo.Straight from Mike Allen, Manager of Valhalla… Read More »Valhalla Grand Re-Opening on June 5 With Great Prizes!
MEC Victoria Victoria is a fantastic place to be to enjoy all the outdoors the Island has to offer. With a population big enough to support some of the bigger outdoor stores, there is lots to choose from for biking, kayaking, skiing and everything else… Read More »Outdoor Stores in Victoria, Vancouver Island
Beep. Beep. Beep. My alarm’s going off. It’s 6am. Every weekday I wake up and get ready for work. I’m a web developer. I sit in a chair all day and stare at a computer. I do love the work but I have an issue… Read More »The Ultimate Motivation Playlist for Running