Surrounded by beautiful mountains, Vancouver has fostered an outdoor culture that continues to grow each year. In some cases, the popularity of Vancouver’s outdoor amenities have become so mainstream that tourists and locals share the path in droves. One such local attraction is The Grouse Grind. Known as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster,” The Grouse Grind is [...]
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
1 » When you’re thirsty, snow won’t do! Yes, snow is water. No, don’t eat it. Roughly speaking, one inch of rain equates to ten inches of snow. This means that you’d need to eat eighty inches of snow to consume one glass of water. Not to mention how cold it makes you. Just pack [...]
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Our motivation partake in outdoor adventure activities is partly linked to our intrinsic motivation to get back to the elements. It’s a sad truth that some of these elements can cause great harm if not taken seriously. In this case I’m talking specifically about water. Nothing seems more natural than sideling up beside a mountain [...]
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
At the beginning of summer I talked about the importance of keeping cool while hiking. Since active vacations occur in both hot and cold conditions, it’s time to touch on the equally important issue – staying warm. Here are 10 Tips For Hikers on a Cold Damp Trail: 1 » Avoid Cotton A large part [...]
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011
The forest-covered mountains of British Columbia are beautiful, wild and full of animals. Growing up in Vancouver, bear sightings have been a common occurrence for me. Although this doesn’t stop locals from hiking, it is a good idea to arm yourself with knowledge in case you come face to face with a curious or angry [...]
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