Tag: winter
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Whistler Blackcomb Trail Map Guide to Getting The Most out of your Ski Trip
Ski & snowboard season has officially kicked off. Explore this detailed Whistler Blackcomb trail map guide and get some up to date info on the slopes. Whistler and Blackcomb are two incredibly popular mountains that are next to each other. Between these two beautiful mountains, patrons have the opportunity to ski or snowboard down two-hundred marked trails within 8,171 acres…
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Best Snowboard Backpacks of 2016
I own way too many backpacks. It’s not even a conscious thing, I just seem to acquire them. I’ve been given some by friends, found some, but mostly I’ve just bought a bunch over the years. I have a closet that’s nearly full of backpacks of all shapes, sizes, and colours. Some people collect shoes. Some people…
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These 15 Balaclavas Will Make You Laugh and Keep You Warm
Whether you’re keeping warm on the slopes, shovelling the driveway, or hiding your face from your upcoming bank heist. A balaclava is a must-own item for anyone dealing with cold weather. While you can always find a plain jane face-warmer at just about any outdoor store, sometimes you want something more. Something quirkey, weird, fightening,…
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5 Snowboarding Tips That’ll Keep You From Dying
We’re going to talk about snowboard safety here – no, wait just there. Don’t go clicking away. Safety isn’t the most exciting topic to write about – I know, but if you’re new to the sport, or just a smart ass know-it-all who’s too cool for helmets, let’s get things straight. This sport is a…
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16 Winter Activities to Enjoy in Canada
Short on things to do in Canada during the winter? Check out some of these popular winter activities in Canada. Winter is a tough time of the year for everyone. It’s sometimes easier and more appealing to just hunker down in the warmth of your home and avoid the cold outdoors. Pushing yourself in the…
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A Winter Adventure Awaits in the Columbia Valley
After 10 long, incredibly scenic, hours driving from Saskatchewan to British Columbia, I’ve finally arrived in Radium Hot Springs, home of some of Canada’s most well known luxury resorts including Bighorn Meadows Resort, along with some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Canada. With the help of Columbia Valley Tourism, I’ve been asked to…
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Snowboarding in New Brunswick at Crabbe Mountain
Many people make the foolish assumption that snowboarding and skiing is done only out west in the Rockies. While the quality of the snow, the size of the mountain, and the complexity of the runs out in British Columbia and Alberta may be a tad bit higher on the awesome scale, there’s still plenty of…
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How to Build an Igloo
Via Rails Virtual Tour guide, Vivian, submitted a great link in a comment on my recent post of the best winter activities in Canada. The video depicts two Inuit men building an igloo. It’s roughly 10 minutes long, and it’s one of those really crazy old videos. It’s not ‘cheesy’ old, it just sort of…