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Embracing the Thrill: A Journey with Braille Mountain Initiative

Embracing the Thrill: A Journey with Braille Mo...

Written by Chaz Misuraca - @theblindexplorer My name is Chaz Misuraca,  I'm a determined athlete who has overcome significant challenges. Despite losing 90% of my sight, I have pursued my passion...

Embracing the Thrill: A Journey with Braille Mo...

Written by Chaz Misuraca - @theblindexplorer My name is Chaz Misuraca,  I'm a determined athlete who has overcome significant challenges. Despite losing 90% of my sight, I have pursued my passion...

An Interview with VPO Victoria Owner Mike Tkachuk

An Interview with VPO Victoria Owner Mike Tkachuk

I grew up fishing, so being outdoors wasn’t anything new to me. But when we moved to Hinton, Alberta (right at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains), my wife Kara...

An Interview with VPO Victoria Owner Mike Tkachuk

I grew up fishing, so being outdoors wasn’t anything new to me. But when we moved to Hinton, Alberta (right at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains), my wife Kara...

Canyoning in the Okanagan

Canyoning in the Okanagan

Guest Authors: Shannon & Tyson Head (@restlesscrusade) We found a hidden gem in the Okanagan where we could keep cool in this summer heat. Okanagan Canyoning is based out of...

Canyoning in the Okanagan

Guest Authors: Shannon & Tyson Head (@restlesscrusade) We found a hidden gem in the Okanagan where we could keep cool in this summer heat. Okanagan Canyoning is based out of...

Galena Trail and Cable Car in the West Kootenays

Galena Trail and Cable Car in the West Kootenays

Guest Authors: Shannon & Tyson Head (@restlesscrusade) This trail has been on our minds for a few years now. The full length consists of a 13 km historic railway line...

Galena Trail and Cable Car in the West Kootenays

Guest Authors: Shannon & Tyson Head (@restlesscrusade) This trail has been on our minds for a few years now. The full length consists of a 13 km historic railway line...

Exploring Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park

Guest Authors: Shannon & Tyson Head (@restlesscrusade) With time off arranged and no destination located we were in a bit of a situation. But as the universe would have it,...

Exploring Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park

Guest Authors: Shannon & Tyson Head (@restlesscrusade) With time off arranged and no destination located we were in a bit of a situation. But as the universe would have it,...

5-Day Trek in The Rockies...Blind: Braille Mountain Initiative's First Backcountry Hike

5-Day Trek in The Rockies...Blind: Braille Moun...

Guest Authors: Lisa Odlan & Mark Bentz Braille Mountain Initiative’s first ever hiking trip in the Canadian Rockies was an absolute blast! This past August, we took 5 blind hikers...

5-Day Trek in The Rockies...Blind: Braille Moun...

Guest Authors: Lisa Odlan & Mark Bentz Braille Mountain Initiative’s first ever hiking trip in the Canadian Rockies was an absolute blast! This past August, we took 5 blind hikers...