New 5.10a Route In The Valhallas Is Over A Half-Kilometre Long
This summer professional photographer Steve Ogle and I climbed a new route up a beautiful swath of virgin slab in Valhalla Provincial Park near…
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Blundstone Boots Review – 4 Sports, 1 Day, 1 Pair of Blundstones
I’ve reviewed a lot of gear over the years and sometimes it’s hard to think of new ways to test things. This one, however,…
New 5.7 Route On Natural Rock Arch In Purcells
Last July professional photographer Steve Ogle, ACMG guide and Patagonia athlete Jasmin Caton, and I climbed a new route up a beautiful natural rock…
Review of the Black Diamond Nitro 22 Backpack
Utah-based Black Diamond has no shortage of backpack offerings. In fact, the company makes about 70 different kinds of packs and that doesn’t include…
Review of the Big Agnes Lost Ranger 15 Sleeping Bag & Q-Core Sleeping Pad
Recently I was asked to review the Big Agnes Lost Ranger sleeping bag and Q-Core insulated pad – a sleep system that subscribes to…
Review of the Sea to Summit Talus TS3 Sleeping Bag
When I was asked to review a Sea to Summit product, specifically the Talus TS3 sleeping bag, I jumped at the chance to check…
Review of the Mountain Hardware Scrambler 30 Backpack
Recently I was asked to review the Mountain Hardware Scrambler 30 Backpack with the new proprietary “Outdry” technology. According the company this new laminate is…
Five Easy Nutrition Tips
It’s amazing when you begin to research something as seemingly simple as eating. I mean, we all do it and we have done since…
7 Crucial Healthy Eating Tips
I just finished a post for Mountain Trek about seven key things one should remember about food in order to maximize vitality. So many sources deal…