Snowshoes are a great tool for winter travel in the mountains. Especially when you can get off the trail and start clomping through some untouched powder, a good pair of snowshoes really shines,...
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Castle Towers is a remote peak in Garibaldi Park that is far enough away from main areas of the park that you might just have the whole mountain to yourself. It's also far enough that it requires...
Kees and Claire hut is a large, modern backcountry hut, located just above Russet Lake in Garibaldi Park. It's popular with hikers and backpackers in the summer, and backcountry skiers in the...
Blowdown Pass is a underrated backpacking trip and hike that is easy to get to. The lake makes a great camping spot where you can take a dip, and the surrounding peaks are great day hikes if you...
Wedgemount Lake is difficult to get to but well worth the effort. It's a beautiful alpine lake, surrounded by tall mountains in Garibaldi Park. It has a more remote feel than many of the other...
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A good backpacking backpack will go far with you and can last years, but getting the right one is also important. If you don't get something comfortable, that fits you reasonably well, you might be...
Climb
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If climbing mountains is your type of adrenaline rush, you must know that the rope you bring along can either make or break your climb – literally. For climbing and such outdoor adventures, the...
When it comes to climbing, the right gear can make all the difference. Between navigating sheer cliffs or conquering that challenging indoor route, the climbing harness you choose can impact...
If you're an adventurer always seeking to climb higher heights, then you know that having dependable gear is key. On that note, we would specifically like to focus on an indispensable piece of...
Unlock your climbing potential with the perfect pair of climbing shoes. The right hardware, from footwear to belay devices, is essential to your climbing success and safety on any vertical...
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Rain pants are one of those pieces of gear that you throw in your backpack and hope that you never need. But when you do need them, you really want the best.
We've been caught out in rain storms on...
Women's
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There's maybe no piece of gear more important to throw in to your backpack than a dependable rain jacket. But where does the balance lie between style, function, and cost? Read on, we've got you...
A good pair of hiking pants is an essential piece of gear for anyone that spends a good amount of time in the outdoors. We definitely own more than 1 pair.
We've spent a lot of time sweating in...
A good down jacket is as essential as a great pair of hiking boots. The right one can make you feel toasty and warm, even when you're halfway up a freezing mountain. In the shoulder season our down...
No one wants to use their rain pants when out backpacking or hiking, but everyone is glad they brought them when a good day turns ugly.
We've dug our rain pants out when a bluebird day turns in to...
Footwear
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For those who are looking to slim down from the typical heavy, sweaty hiking boots, hiking shoes are a great option. They usually breath well, they can be really light, and they're a lot easier on...
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Expert Advise
I've pitched tents in all sorts of places, and sand is definitely the most challenging kind of ground to get your tent properly staked out in. But I have picked up some gear, plus a few tips and...
One gear feature that doesn’t get enough attention but can really make or break your comfort while camping is the humble tent vestibule. Let’s dive into what it is and why it matters.
A tent...
The question of whether or not to buy a backpack rain cover is more about when you'll use it rather than if you'll use it. Here's my advice, based on my own treks through drizzles, downpours, and...
After having gone through a few harnesses and ropes in my climbing career I feel like I have a pretty good understanding of how long a climbing harness will last for. I've also checked with some...
Most of the camping, backpacking and hiking backpacks out there on the market are not made in the USA. Making outdoor gear in the USA definitely ups the costs a little bit, so many companies ship...
You've probably seen them at your local camping store. Maybe your tent even came with one. So what exactly is that tent footprint, and will your tent survive if you leave it at home? Let's find...
When you're sliding down the side of a mountain is not the right time to figure out that you bought the wrong ice axe. Ice axes come in a surprisingly wide array of lengths, so it's understandable...
When it comes to hiking in hot weather, figuring out the right gear is really, really important. I've sweated through enough miles to know what works and what's just going to weigh you down and...