I started snowshoeing this season and am loving it. Being able to get up into the mountains on snow covered trails has helped me deal with the hiking withdrawals I used to go through during the winter. I picked up the Atlas 930 snowshoes after looking at some options and have been very happy with […]
New Stats On Cycling & Walking In Vancouver
Vancouver recently released the latest report on cycling and walking in the city. The report goes into great detail, breaking down the numbers by region with some pretty charts and pictures, but Frances Bula has done a great recap of the numbers on her blog: – just over 40 per cent of people who live […]
Hey Vancouver, Have Any Outdoor Photos?!
If you do then throw your fav’s on the Outdoor Vancouver Flickr Group! Right now only a few people are contributing to the group, but my hope is to get more people posting so we can do a monthly photo contest. I also have a nifty widget on the right sidebar –> so you will […]
Company Profile: Whistler Bungee
I recently received a Samba Days gift experience, and I chose to head up to Whistler Bungee to enjoy a jump with a friend. Whistler Bungee gives thrill seekers an unforgettable experience by jumping 160ft (50 meters) over the glacial fed Cheakamus River. In one of the most unique settings for bungee jumping, surrounded by […]
Featured Club: BC Mountaineering Club
The BC Mountaineering Club has been around for over 100 years now and offers mountaineering programs, courses, and trips all over BC. The BCMC is a group of like-minded individuals who participate in outdoor activities. The club was established in 1907 and currently has about 500 members. The club organizes mountaineering and back country skiing […]
Kayaker Attempting Record Paddle Around Vancouver Island
British Sea kayaker Sean Morley is going to attempt to paddle around Vancouver Island in record time. The current solo circumnavigation record of 23 days and 10 hours was set just last year by Joe O’Blenis. Morley is set to being his journey Sep 22, and expects to complete the ~1100km paddle in just 18 […]
