Ski Boot Buying Guide – How To Find Ski Boot Size, Fit and Flex
A good, well fitted, ski boot is the single most important piece of equipment to spend money on as an avid skier. I know I’ve said this before in my ‘How to ski cheap’ post but other than a new helmet and well fitted boots, you can purchase all of your other skiing gear second […]
How to Build the Perfect Truck Bed Camping Setup (Step by Step Guide)
I absolutely love my truck camping setup. It was my full time home for four months in the summer/fall. It’s PERFECT (I’m biased) and was a dream come true to me. I’d rather be driving this big silver hunk of house than a Ferrari. This setup enabled Laura and I to live and travel exactly […]
Soft Beads – The Best Way to Catch Coho, Chinook & Steelhead Salmon in the Vedder River
Fishing beads for salmon has completely blown up on the Vedder River. Just one year ago people would give me wild looks and laugh at me when I was running colorful plastic balls inches above my hook. I’ve always been a big fan of beads and used them mainly for steelhead and bulltrout. It was […]
Is Skiing and Snowboarding at Whistler ‘Worth It”
Prices at North American ski resorts have absolutely skyrocketed and Whistler Blackcomb has not been left out of the party. With all the hype and such high prices ‘Is Skiing and Snowboarding At Whistler Actually Worth it?’ If you were asking me I would say YES absolutely. I’ve skied at loads of resorts and I […]
What Is The Best Month To Ski Whistler Blackcomb?
Which month is the best for skiing and snowboard at Whistler Blackcomb? I’ve heard this question too many times to count. Today I’m going to go Mythbusters on this thing and once and for all clear the air about the best time to ski at Whistler. Okay here’s your answer. I don’t feel like making […]
Whistler Snow Report and Weather Forecast Guide | Skiing & Riding in Whistler Blackcomb
Any obsessed skier will inevitably become a little weather obsessed. I am by no means a fair-weather skier and you’ll find me on the resort in a whole host of conditions. Changing conditions are one of the things that makes skiing so exciting and challenging. The snow beneath your feet may not feel the same […]
The 5 Best Easy Hikes & Walks in Squamish, BC
Hiking is an amazing activity because it is accessible to people of all fitness abilities and skill levels, any time of the year. Everyone can hike! It isn’t an activity reserved solely for those who want to spend long grueling days scaling mountains. Hiking is simply defined as the act of walking through terrains with […]
How to Plan the Perfect Ski Day at Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler is not a cheap place to ski, in fact, it’s probably the most expensive resort in Canada. However, if you do it right, you can make your money back tenfold with a killer day on the hill. A great day at Whistler is all about knowing where and when to go and how to […]
Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day | Tips & Tricks
There is a day in the Sea to Sky Corridor that is more important than Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving combined, Yes, it’s more important than your birthday. One single day, specially placed in the third week in November, so holy and anticipated that people can’t stop talking about it for months. OPENING DAY in Whistler […]
Smoke Bluffs Viewpoint Trail, Squamish BC
The Smoke Bluffs Park and trail network is an awesome spot to explore in the heart of Squamish, BC. The Viewpoint trail rewards hikers with an unbelievable birds-eye view of Squamish, Howe Sound and the Stawamus Chief. It requires minimal effort and depending how you decide to conquer it, a very small time commitment. The […]