Most companies are in business to make money. They get to continue what they do if they make money to fund it. What happens with those profits though differs for each company. Some make money purely for the owners. Others, like Cotopaxi, are driven by… Read More »Cotopaxi Luzon Del Dia Backpack Review
Since getting a GoPro 2 years ago, I’ve wanted a good camera pole (also called selfie sticks, but camera pole sounds way better) to go with it. They let you capture unique angles with your camera, film yourself on your adventure and stick your camera in… Read More »XShot Pro Review
That feeling of being weightless, gliding through the dry, powdery snow. That feeling of wonder as you gaze at the snow-capped peaks surrounding you entirely. That feeling of relaxation as you realize there’s no work, no computers and no boss within 50 kilometers of where… Read More »Book Review: The Avalanche Handbook
Imagine you’re out on a 3 day hike with some friends. The weather is good, the scenery is amazing and you’re making great time towards your destination. You have a digital SLR camera in your heavy multi-day backpack so you can show friends and family… Read More »One simple way to keep your camera at your fingertips while hiking
We’re starting the very first edition of Products with a new product that’s been one of the most interesting I’ve ever reviewed, the Para boots from Hi-Tec. I had the opportunity to test out the Hi-Tec’s newest invention and I was impressed. Let’s get into what these wild new boots are all about.
Earlier this year, I went for a 6 day wander on the West Coast Trail, a 75km coastal hike on Vancouver Island. It was a gruelling and fantastic experience all at the same time. Carrying 40 pounds of gear on your back is taxing for… Read More »RIBZ Front Pack Review
The air was warm and the sun was out. I was right in the groove. The perfect song was playing as I weaved back and forth through the trees running through the trees in Linley Valley. Then a slow song came on. Everything slowed down.… Read More »Running Gear: The Best Way to Carry Your Phone
I had the chance recently to try out Hi-Tec’s newest light hiking boots, the Sierra Lite I WP. My marketing spiel for them would be something they, “pull together Hi-Tec’s advanced technology into comfortable, rugged, light-weight hiker.” Or something like that. Hiking boots are such a personal thing… Read More »Floating over the Mud: Hi-Tec’s Sierra Lite I WP Hiking Boot Review
How closely do you time your runs? If you’re like me, up to year and a bit ago I never timed anything. I’d run a distance I thought was close to when I should run and call it a day. I didn’t really measure much.… Read More »Garmin Forerunner 405 Training Watch Review
Everyone has a different opinion about what an adventure mobile should be like. Some like them small so they can get in out of tight places and don’t require much gas to do it. Some like them big and comfortable so longer trips are much… Read More »AdventureMobile: Saga GY-250 Enduro Dirtbike