Hiking is one of the greatest activities on the planet because you don’t need much to start with but there’s still so much you can do with it. One the one end you can start with little more than shoes and a neat place to… Read More »How To Start Hiking
I must admit that I was a little skeptical of the benefits of the 3-in-1 jackets before I got the Hi-Tec Granite Peak Parka. Having never owned one before I wasn’t sure why anyone would buy one. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised when I started… Read More »Hi-Tec Granite Peak Parka Review
Why we hike eh? (Yes, I am Canadian. It’s not obvious right?) Tom Mangan at Two Heel Drive posed the deep question earlier this week. Why do we hike? There are so many different answers.I loved reading through all the different posts. Tom has them… Read More »Why We Hike
Hiking day trips are very easy to get into. You don’t need to take a lot of stuff on each trip to have a great time. Longer day trips might need a little bit more so here’s a checklist so you don’t forget to bring… Read More »Hiking Day Trip Gear Checklist
When people think of winter skiing and snowshoeing on Vancouver Island, Mount Washington Alpine Resort frequently comes to mind. While the resort is very popular and has plenty to offer the winter enthusiast, there is a nearby alternative for those interested in a more remote… Read More »Mt. Becher – Hidden Gem
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.
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
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
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
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