by Canadian Adventure Company | Dec 22, 2018 | Guides & Gear, Trip Planning
Visiting a backcountry lodge is an experience that every skier, snowboarder or hiker should experience at least once. There is a lot of info to know as you prepare for your first trip however, and can often be hard to find online. To start you off, we’ve put together...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Dec 14, 2018 | Guides & Gear
Backcountry skiing has become so popular it’s easy to forget how young it is as a sport. From the first days of going downhill, to the uphill revolution, our sport has expanded by leaps and bounds, but how did we get here? I’ve taken a look back at the key milestones...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Oct 19, 2018 | Guides & Gear
In Part 1 of this backcountry gear series we looked at soft goods and at the various pieces of clothing and ski equipment needed to begin venturing into the backcountry in the winter. In Part 2 we covered Hard Goods and the differences in performance and technology...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Oct 19, 2018 | Guides & Gear
In Part 1 on Soft Goods, we discussed the basics of the technical clothing that is needed to venture into the backcountry, as well as the importance of selecting the right pieces. Backcountry ski touring and snowboarding (splitboarding) has seen a huge increase in...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Oct 19, 2018 | Guides & Gear
For many people, entering into the backcountry for the first time can be a daunting task. Apart from the planning, training, and knowledge that is required to even get out the door, there is a substantial amount of gear that is essential to make skiing or riding in...
by Canadian Adventure Company | May 28, 2018 | Guides & Gear
Wondering what to bring hiking? Deciding what to pack for a hiking trip is more than just lacing up your hiking boots and packing a lunch. Many of the items we recommend here are 10 essential for day hikes all over North America and you can use this post as a base...
