AdventureMobile: Toyota 4Runner
Not one to be deterred by a little bit of 4×4 action, the Toyota 4Runner is a solid AdventureMobile that can take you anywhere you want to go and still have tons of room for gear and passengers.
Ross Collicutt
Running in Nanaimo
Nanaimo has a lot to offer in terms of running. There are so many different places to go and run all within a short drive or walk from each other. You can head down to the seawall for a nice job along the water or… Read More »Running in Nanaimo
A Powdery Weekend on Mount Cain
The ski gear is hanging to dry waiting to be put away. It was all put through its paces this past weekend on the fantastic snow of Mount Cain. I wasn’t even supposed to go but I’m sure glad I did. A few weeks ago… Read More »A Powdery Weekend on Mount Cain
Link Roundup: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe Reviews
I’m a big fan of the Lightning Ascent snowshoes from MSR. They’re lightweight but at the same time, gnarly enough for any terrain. The hinged binding system allows easy access and doesn’t flick up much snow. Parts can easily be removed and replaced in the… Read More »Link Roundup: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe Reviews
Outdoor Stores in Port Alberni, Vancouver Island
Outdoors Gone Fishin’ Website | Directions | 250 723 1172 Biking Jumping Slug (formerly Ozzie’s) Website | Directions | 250 724 6556 Healthy Habits Health Food and Bike Shop Website | Directions | 250 724 6280 Diving Octopus Adventures Directions to Octopus Adventures | 250… Read More »Outdoor Stores in Port Alberni, Vancouver Island
New Gear in 2010: First Impressions
2011 was a great year for adventuring for me. I think it’s finally clicked that I would like to be outside adventuring around as much as possible. I always had an idea before but not until this year has it been so obvious. For every… Read More »New Gear in 2010: First Impressions
The Yeti Strikes Again
The muscles are sore. The gear is dirty. The pictures are taking a while to upload. My mind is still buzzing from all the activities. All signs of a good weekend.
AdventureMobile: The Series
So you’ve got an epic adventure planned. All the details are laid out. You’re ready to go. You’ve recruited the best people in the business to help you execute your grand scheme. And then you get stuck on the way there because you’re in a… Read More »AdventureMobile: The Series
Fit or Fun
I’ve been telling everyone I know that a friend and I are going to run the West Coast Trail this summer. The 75 km long run will be tough, including ladders, cable cars over rivers and a hell of a lot of elevation gain and… Read More »Fit or Fun
Don’t want a ski in the head? The Proper Way to Pack Your Skis
Some friends and I headed out to the backcountry to hit up a few turns this past weekend. It was going to be an epic day with lots of snow, blue ski and good friends but my truck just didn’t want any of it. After… Read More »Don’t want a ski in the head? The Proper Way to Pack Your Skis