River & Trail Talk

Sometimes we can catch ourselves existing in the ‘outdoor industry’ bubble where casually dropping a term like ‘Mips’ will completely un-phase us yet unintentionally send your brain on a mission to fi …

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You know that expression when you know something well enough that you know it like the back of your hand? Well, in Hestra’s case, they know the backs of all hands. Hestra is a family-owned compan …

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There can be a fair bit to consider when choosing a puffer jacket. It lives high on the decisions list titled “I didn’t know it would be complicated”. Particularly since it can be a significant invest …

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Listen, there is no such thing as a stupid question when it comes to outdoor gear. There are a lot of nuances involved and it’s a topic that you can keep as simple as you want or as complicated as you …

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Since 2008, an event like no other has occurred annually as part of the UTMB events in Chamonix, France. It is an alpine adventure that takes participants through the Mont-Blanc range in France, …

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Ah, the world of hiking packs.It is yet another category of gear that seems simple until you start doing some research. There are different categories, multiple sizes available, body type specific pac …

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Things in life that are confusing include: The purpose of TicksToddler BehaviourSports NutritionWe can’t speak much to the first two items on that list but in this blog, we hope to shine some light o …

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Now that you’ve chosen a Stand-Up Paddleboard, the next natural step is to find a paddle. Choosing a SUP paddle is pretty easy once you’ve narrowed down the type of paddling you plan to do.The 3 …

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Storing your alpine ski boots properly is vital to maintaining them in between sessions, or seasons. Let’s jump right into it.BUCKLE UPArguably the best feeling in the world is unbuckling your ski boo …

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Downhill (or Alpine) skis come in many shapes and forms. There is a fair bit to consider when it comes to choosing a pair that is right for you. This post will cover some popular styles of downhill sk …

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Snowshoeing is a great way to stay active all winter long. Once the snowfalls, you can trek basically anywhere with snowshoes (and perhaps some trekking poles too). When investing in snowsho …

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Drop off your skis for tuning (and 1 boot, if a DIN adjustment is required) anytime during our store hours, to 133 Hampton Rd in Rothesay.2023/24 Price ListFull Tune (wax & sharpen): $39.95+taxBas …

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