Golden, British Columbia

When you think of western Canada, I bet at least one of these iconic national parks come to mind: Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke. Maybe you dream of Yoho or Kootenay. Do you know what these parks have in common, besides their natural beauty? They are all within a morning's drive of Gold...

Gazing out the windows of the Bluebird Café in Golden BC always seems to inspire an adventure regardless of the season. The ski runs craved into the mountainside of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort stare back at me, and next to them lay the untouched goods of the seemly endless Dogtooth Mountain Ran...

We were on the tail end of our two week road trip as we wound down the canyon, sneaking views of foaming green water fed by the high glacial lakes we’d hiked amongst in the days before. The Kicking Horse River did a noble job trying to draw our attention away from the snow-covered peaks looming a...

There's something special about a mountain town in the winter, especially one that is so surrounded by adventure as Golden, British Columbia. Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Golden is the perfect basecamp for a winter experience. Whether you're into skiing, snowboarding, snowmobilin...

With seemingly endless powder days, easy access from Golden (just 45 minutes!), and a vast array of world-class terrain, it’s no wonder that Rogers Pass is considered the ski-touring capitol of Canada. Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry skier ready to skin your way up to the top or you’d like ...

Nowadays on any trail you run, skin track you follow, or gravel road you ride you’ll see a plethora of modern, high tech watches. More or less, they all have similar features such as GPS, weatherproofing, and occasional heart rate monitoring capabilities. And that’s where the Suunto 9 comes in, h...

My headlamp light is dimming more and more with every minute. Damn, should've brought those extra batteries I left at the tent. I didn't even think I was going to use this thing today. I can see about 25 feet ahead, but it's hard to tell if I'm looking at a viable down climb or a straight up clif...

I had always heard lots about Mount Assiniboine, how it stood tall at 11,870 feet and was often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Rockies". I also knew that this impressive peak was surrounded by a beautiful Provincial Park, full of gorgeous hiking trails, unique mountains and various alpine...

National Geographic Traveler magazine has just named Banff National Park one of the top 21 destinations for 2017, and for good reason. With endless snow capped mountains, rugged peaks and Gatorade blue lakes it is one destination that should be on everyone's list.  1. Lake Louise Possibly one of ...

I’d seen the pictures and that was enough for me. I booked my flight from Atlanta to Calgary and a country boy from South Carolina found himself 2300 miles away from home and 70 degree weather. For those who’ve never been, it’s life changing. I know everyone says that, but that’s only because it’...