Pure Outside

I’ve never really been a photographer. I’m still not actually but I’m working on getting there. Before digital cameras I had one film camera that was a gift to me. I think I used up a couple rolls of film with it while it was still a novelty and then I decided I couldn’t be [...]

Snowshoeing is one of the easiest sports to get into. All you need are some snowshoes and to go walk in the snow. It doesn’t get much simpler than that. Snowshoes range in price from $50 to $300 can you can buy them at almost any outdoor store. A couple years ago, a few friends [...]

When I first found the Julbo Nomad sunglasses I was a little skeptical. They were from a french company that I had never heard of, they were expensive, and they were a little different style than I was used to wearing. I was actually looking for some big white sunglasses at the time, so I [...]

The first thing I will say about this backpack is that if I had one for every adventure I’m doing right now it would be this one. That’s a pretty tall order for a backpack. It’s only a 33 litre bag so it’s not going to fit tons and tons of stuff for overnight hikes [...]

I assumed with all the talk about La Nina conditions again this year, we’d be looking at much more snow than we’ve currently got. Even with the mediocre conditions, I couldn’t turn down an opportunity for a fun ski tour to Mount Elma on December 11th. Where is Mount Elma? Mount Elma is across Paradise [...]

I’ve heard so much about Marble Meadows in Strathcona Park so it was finally time to get out there and see what it was all about. August 12-14 some friends and I headed out there to camp for 3 or 4 days, summit Marble Peak and Mount McBride and check out the scenery. The plan [...]

Congrats to Mike from Victoria who entered our Whitecap ski touring trip giveaway. He’s now got a 2 for 1 backcountry touring trip with Whitecap Alpine. Merry Christmas, Mike. You’ll have to let us know how it goes! To everyone else, have an awesome holidays and we’ll talk to you in the new year!

2012 is going to be another awesome year to get outside and participate in the great events all over the island. There are races of all size and description for you to participate in. You can run, mountain bike, ski, kayak, snowboard, road bike, canoe and sail. Make sure you check back to this page [...]

Winter is pretty much here. There’s snow on the mountains. I’m going ski touring next weekend. All is right with the world. To celebrate the white fluffy stuff we’re giving a way a 2 for 1 backcountry ski touring trip to McGillivray Pass Lodge with WhiteCap Alpine. The trip will be January 10-14. You’ll be [...]

Every year there’s a slew of new ski videos. Some of them are just updates from older series but some of them are the result of incredible riders, new technology and unlimited creativity. It’s really up to you to pick. If there are links missing below and know it, let us know in the comments [...]