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The Valhalla Circumnavigation

The Resource Road network between Slocan and the Columbia River provides many tempting possibilities for the gravel enthusiast. I’ve been contemplating the idea of circumnavigating the Valhallas on a gravel bike for some time now. After…

Wilson Creek Gravel Ride

gravel biking

The Wilson Creek gravel ride is a Kootenay classic. From a true backcountry feel, to buttery smooth gravel, some rough and tumble sections to solid climbs and sinuous descents, this ride will give you a solid backcountry gravel fix. There…

Slocan Gravel Biking

gravel biking

Slocan Gravel Biking: Evening light in the Valhallas One of the ultimate Kootenay gravel biking adventures. The seemingly endless network of resource roads in southern BC provide a means to explore vast amounts of territory by bike.…

Skiing in Chile

Backcountry Webinars, Skiing

Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding in Chile Backcountry Skiing in Chile Webinar We'll cover the following questions about Skiing in Chile: Do the Chilean Andes live up to the hype? Why ski touring in Chile is an amazing experience What…

BC Backcountry Lodges – The Ultimate Backcountry Vacation

Backcountry Webinars, Skiing

BC Backcountry Lodges - The Ultimate Backcountry Vacation Learn more about why BC Backcountry Lodges- are the Ultimate Backcountry Vacation In this webinar, we'll cover: Why British Columbia has some of the best skiing and…

How to Fix a Tubeless Tire

Gear Review, gravel biking, mountain biking

Have you gotten a bad puncture while out riding? Tubeless tires can be repaired rather than replaced. Here’s how to fix a tubeless tire. Plugs work. A puncture struck 10 kilometers into a ride. This hole took three plugs to hold…

Nelson Gravel Biking

gravel biking

Nelson gravel biking is rough around the edges, wild and for the most part, steep. Those who indulge in it are rewarded with solitary jaunts through lush drainages, Kootenay views and a sense of adventure. Great views of the Valhallas. There…

How to patch a Silnylon Tent

Gear Review, Skiing

Small holes in tents can be easily repaired without a lot of effort. I got a few holes in my /Seekoutside Redcliff tent on a recent trip. Here’s a quick explanation of how to patch a Silnylon tent. Gear Repair tape won’t stick to Silnylon…

How to Store Skis for the Summer

Skiing, Uncategorized

Often times the last day of skiing entails a bit of trudging through mud, a bit of bushwhacking and skiing through some unsavoury snow. This can be rough on your gear, especially if you just chuck your skis in storage for the summer. May…

Arctos Magazine

Trips, Mountain Conditions, Gear

The Valhalla Circumnavigation

Wilson Creek Gravel Ride

Slocan Gravel Biking

Skiing in Chile

BC Backcountry Lodges – The Ultimate Backcountry Vacation

How to Fix a Tubeless Tire

Nelson Gravel Biking

How to patch a Silnylon Tent

How to Store Skis for the Summer

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