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Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
The Benefits of a Winter Road Trip to Waterton Lakes National Park
Located on the border of Alberta, Canada and Montana, Waterton Lakes National Park is mainly a summer destination, boasting beautiful mountains, sparkling lakes and an abundance of wildlife. There are quaint hotels and lodges, restaurants and enough hiking trails to keep you busy for days. In the...Read more -
Banff, Alberta
Your New Favorite Recovery Sandal: OOFOS OOahh Slide Sandal Review
If you’re like me, you can be pretty mean to your feet. The pounding, the sweating, the miles and miles of trail. The first thing I do when I get back to the car is take my shoes off – and if you’re going to put something else on, why shouldn’t it feel like walking on clouds? I thought I knew wh...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Front Range Calling
I crossed the empty interchange with Toronto’s orange skyline ahead of me. “I’ll see you tomorrow, then,” I said. It had been six months since my twin sister and I parted ways in southeastern British Columbia. I’d returned to Algonquin Park in Ontario; she had headed to Kananaskis Country. After ...Read more -
Alberta
4 Reasons You'll Fall in Love with Night Photography in Southern Alberta
Summer doesn't last anywhere near long enough.When you think nightphotography, your mind will generally jump straight to thoughts of dancing andwispy trails of lights in the sky over Iceland, (see: @chrisburkard) or stunningand vivid nightscapes of sprawling cities. I, on the other hand, spurred ...Read more -
Alberta
Exploring Alberta: Through The Lens Of Andy Best
We recently caught up with photographer/cinematographer and our good buddy, Andy Best. Over a couple of frosty Portland IPAs, he shared with us with a few of his favorite memories from his latest trip to Alberta. Give us a little background on your most recent trip to Alberta.The whole conversati...Read more -
Jasper National Park, Alberta
Jasper National Park is the Best Place to Try Snowshoeing. Here's Why.
Who doesn’t love exploring in the winter? There’s something about a fresh snow that makes the Rocky Mountains in Jasper National Park even more gorgeous. The only thing about that snow...it’s tough to hike in. Enter: snowshoes. Photo: Matt Clark “Learning” to snowshoe may even be an overstatemen...Read more -
Banff, Alberta
The Best Protection for Your Skis: SporTube Series 2 Review
My skis are some of the dearest investments I’ve made, and I spend more time with them than I do many of my friends, so I want to make sure they’re taken care of – especially on the way to a powdery wonderland. With my SporTube Series 2, I have peace of mind when I send by sticks into the unknown...Read more -
Banff, Alberta
Luggage for the Long Haul: High Sierra OTC Line Review
You can pack light for a beach trip, maybe even a business trip, but there’s no way around hauling a lot of gear when flying somewhere to ski. As I stared at my pile of jackets and boots and gloves on the floor, I didn’t think there was a chance of it all fitting. But with their OTC Line, High Si...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
3 Lakes in Jasper National Park Perfect for Summer Swimming
When you think of Jasper National Park, swimming may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but you may want to think again. There’s no better rush on a summer day than swimming in fresh mountain waters, especially after a day of hiking in the park. Take a dip then hang on the shore and have ...Read more