River & Trail Talk

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, Italy and Switzerland. The event brings 100 teams of 2-3 from around the world and is called La Petite Trotte à Léon (PTL) which translates to “Léon’s Little Walk” but that name is filled with ir …

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 packs and much more.This blog isn’t covering one-size fits all day packs. This is about packs suited for multi-day adventures with custom fits and features that you didn’t realize were importan …

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 on nutrition products for endurance activities such as Trail Running. Consider this a first step to understanding how to navigate and choose what is right for your body.At River & Trail, we sell a …

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 main things to look for in a SUP paddle are: Length, Material and the Blade. Let’s get into it.LENGTHFor recreational paddling, you can find your paddle length by raising your hand like a student with …

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 boots. Once you’ve freed your toes, take care to buckle the boots back up. This is an easy step to maintaining the form of your ski boots. They don’t need to be tight - just enough that they are latched. …