Grand Canyon winter rafting

A Winter Float of the Grand Canyon

Last Updated: April 9, 2018

Millions travel just to stand on the edge of the Grand Canyon, gaze across the expanse, and peer into the abyss. When you’re lucky enough to see the river far below, it seems like...
Cordillera Huayhuash Peru

Trekking Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash

From our campsite, the green valley rises, steepens, and becomes rocky and cold. Eventually it turns to glacier and then vast, snow-blanketed mountain. I pull the hood of my down jacket tight...
Entry-level DSLR Camera

Best Entry-Level DSLR Cameras of 2018

Last Updated: March 13, 2018

For up-and-coming photographers and those making the jump from a smaller camera, buying a digital SLR is a very exciting prospect. The image and video quality that DSLRs produce is...
The North Face Endurus GTX

Review: The North Face Endurus Hike Mid GTX

Last Updated: March 1, 2018

Every year, trends in hiking footwear are shifting more toward fast and light. Many people now opt for lightweight hiking shoes over traditional boots, and thru-hikers are even reaching for trail runners...
Cordillera Blanca bikepacking

Bikepacking Peru's Huascarán Circuit

Peru has always peaked our interest, with towering whitewashed mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and more ancient history than we Canadians know what to do with. However, after seeing a few pictures...
Quinn Brett (Patagonia)

Quinn Brett: Look Up, Stand Still, Breathe

Last Updated: December 4, 2017

Quinn Brett does a handstand every day. She snorts when she laughs, is known to dye her hair with vibrant streaks of color, and simply does not sit down. As a climbing ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park...
West Coast Trail

The West Coast Trail: Vancouver Island's Iconic Hike

I can’t think of a better way to experience a unique coastal landscape of crashing waves, tide pools, rock formations, old growth forest, birds, and wildlife...
La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX

Review: La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX

Last Updated: October 20, 2017

With a serious alpine pedigree, La Sportiva has been manufacturing highly regarded climbing and skiing gear for almost 90 years. Therefore it’s no surprise that their Trango...
Rab Neutrino Endurance down jacket

Rab Neutrino Endurance Review

Last Updated: October 13, 2017

Winters are harsh in the U.K., and British alpinists are known for getting out in all types of conditions. So if there’s anyone we can trust to make innovative gear for the cold and wet, it’s Rab. This England-based...
Canon SX710 HS nature photo

Best Cameras Under $300

Last Updated: September 26, 2017

Camera technology keeps advancing, and the image quality and features of cameras priced under $300 in 2017 far surpasses what was available even a few years ago. In this price range you can find...
Salomon Odyssey Pro hiking shoes

Salomon Odyssey Pro Review

Last Updated: June 26, 2017

Salomon aims to shake up the hiking shoe market with the unapologetically lightweight Odyssey Pro. Taking a number of cues from a cushioned trail-running model, the shoe is a great choice for non-technical day hikes or ultralight...
Arc'teryx Procline Carbon Support

Review: Arc'teryx Procline Carbon Support

Last Updated: April 20, 2017

When Arc’teryx announced they would be releasing ski mountaineering boots, the Procline series, we were intrigued to say the least. The brand dominates the ski apparel market, but with only a recent foray...