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Snowshoeing with a Baby
January 12, 2023

Guest Author: Adrianna Skori from Kids Who Explore Layer Up! It’s all about dressing for the weather and keeping that warmth on the chilly trails. I layer my baby up with a …

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Skiing is My Life’s Passion. It is my refuge: Braille Mountain Participant Mark Bentz
January 6, 2023

Guest Author: Mark Bentz Photos: Steve Shannon / @steveshannonphoto My name is Mark Bentz. Born and raised in Vancouver, I am the owner of one of Canada's largest multidisciplinary clinics. I have been an …

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5-Day Trek in The Rockies…Blind: Braille Mountain Initiative’s First Backcountry Hike
January 6, 2023

Guest Authors: Lisa Odlan & Mark Bentz Braille Mountain Initiative’s first ever hiking trip in the Canadian Rockies was an absolute blast! This past August, we took 5 blind hikers along …

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Fall/Winter Hiking
November 30, 2022

Guest Author: Cassie Markham (@cassie.adventuring) As the leaves begin to change and the rain (and snow) arrives with fury, many of us take this as our cue to pack up our …

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Gearing Up For Winter Adventures
November 30, 2022

Guest Author: Cassie Markham (@cassie.adventuring) Growing up on the West Coast spending my winters in the mountains wasn’t entirely foreign to me; I had been snowboarding for many years and was …

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Gear Review: Icebreaker Zoneknit
November 30, 2022

Guest Authors: Morgan Forbes & Thomas Westwood Men's Zoneknit 200 Long Sleeve Crewe After getting the chance to try the Men’s Icebreaker ZoneKnit 200 Merino Long Sleeve Crewe I’m convinced that an …

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Ortovox 3L Deep Shell Jacket
November 15, 2022

Written by & Photos By: David Wilson & Chris Kimmel (Alpine Edge Photography) The Ortovox 3L Deep Shell jacket has been a pleasure to wear this winter. This jacket excels in the backcountry …

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VPO Red Deer Staff Picks for Fall
November 4, 2022

BCA Tracker 3+ Beacon Top Pick for Staff Member Mark I often get asked, “What’s the best avalanche beacon?” I usually ask a question back, “how do you define ‘best’ when it …

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Gear Review: What’s KÜHL About the LÉA Pullover and Freeflex Roll-Up Pant?
November 1, 2022

Reviewer: Courtney Ledden It went a little something like… Valhalla Pure Outfitters (VPO): Hey Courtney, would you test and review some clothes from KÜHL for us? Me: What?! I thought they only made …

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An Interview with VPO Abbotsford & Vernon Owner, Brent Murdoch
October 27, 2022

I developed a love for the outdoors as a youngster. A few family camping trips and the passion was ignited.  Nothing compares to the peace of the backcountry.   We were living …

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Recall of Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots
October 25, 2022

Recall date: October 21st, 2022 Salewa Recalls Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots Due to Fall Hazard. Recall Summary – U.S. & Canada Name of Product: Men’s and Women’s Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX …

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Gear Review: Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket
October 24, 2022

Gear Testers/Reviewers & Photos by: David Wilson & Chris Kimmel (Alpine Edge Photography) Is Cotopaxi’s “Gear for Good” Good Gear? Cotopaxi is not as well-known of an outdoor brand as some of the …

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