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Staying Warm in the Backcountry

Staying Warm in the Backcountry

By Drew Chaudet, @drewcvanisland When the words 'winter camping' come out, a lot of people’s reactions are generally the same: "Are you crazy? It’s winter! It’s super cold out there!"...

Staying Warm in the Backcountry

By Drew Chaudet, @drewcvanisland When the words 'winter camping' come out, a lot of people’s reactions are generally the same: "Are you crazy? It’s winter! It’s super cold out there!"...

Is Snowshoeing the Most Accessible Winter Activ...

Have snowshoes, will travel Growing up Canadian, you would think that snowshoes are standard operating equipment. That during our youth we would trudge around the snow crunching our way through...

Is Snowshoeing the Most Accessible Winter Activ...

Have snowshoes, will travel Growing up Canadian, you would think that snowshoes are standard operating equipment. That during our youth we would trudge around the snow crunching our way through...

12 Days of "Green" Christmas

By Bre Mirynech Here in the Rockies, we’re dreaming of a green Christmas! No, we don’t mean one without snow (we’re definitely wishing for the opposite). By green Christmas, we...

12 Days of "Green" Christmas

By Bre Mirynech Here in the Rockies, we’re dreaming of a green Christmas! No, we don’t mean one without snow (we’re definitely wishing for the opposite). By green Christmas, we...

Hiking: From the Shoulder Season Through the Wi...

Hiking Isn’t Only a Summer Activity Written by: Sarah Magyar Often hiking is associated with warm weather, dry trails and sunshine. Right as all the ski resorts start to close...

Hiking: From the Shoulder Season Through the Wi...

Hiking Isn’t Only a Summer Activity Written by: Sarah Magyar Often hiking is associated with warm weather, dry trails and sunshine. Right as all the ski resorts start to close...

Owner Highlight: Darren of VPO Red Deer

At Valhalla Pure Outfitters, we're proud of our locally-owned gearhead shops. Like each shop, every VPO owner has a unique take on adventure, and a passion for the communities they...

Owner Highlight: Darren of VPO Red Deer

At Valhalla Pure Outfitters, we're proud of our locally-owned gearhead shops. Like each shop, every VPO owner has a unique take on adventure, and a passion for the communities they...

Preparing for Your First Sunrise or Sunset Hike

Preparing for Your First Sunrise or Sunset Hike

Written by Josh McCabe The show that you get during a sunrise or sunset in the Canadian Rockies is something that you will never forget — warm alpenglow lighting the...

Preparing for Your First Sunrise or Sunset Hike

Written by Josh McCabe The show that you get during a sunrise or sunset in the Canadian Rockies is something that you will never forget — warm alpenglow lighting the...