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We're for the everyday adventurer who finds joy in being outside, especially with their solemates. With everything from resources on the Rockies to tales from the trail, consider us a source of inspiration and motivation for getting after it.

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So, You Don’t Ski

It’s no secret that the Canadian Rockies are home to some of the world’s premier skiing destinations. Playing host to three renowned ski resorts, it’s not surprising this slice of peak paradise has become synonymous with the sport. However, there is far more to this place than meets the eye and skiing is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Chop wood, carry water, and love large

The Canadian Rockies are filled with stories of adventure and adrenaline, hope and heartache, and of course- love. And while each tale from the trail holds a special place in our hearts, this Valentine’s Day we want to highlight one of the most cherished and classic love stories out of Banff National Park.

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Taking Mountain Culture to New Heights

The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival has been taking mountain culture to new heights since 1976. And the 48th annual festival will undoubtedly keep the epic going. From Oct. 28 to Nov. 5, the festival features all things adventure front and centre in many forms: mountaineers, authors, and filmmakers sharing their stories and experiences.

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O’Hara Era

Entering your Lake O’Hara era this hiking season? We recently did the legwork and have suggestions on what to build into your itinerary. As this super special place can be hard to get into (just like a Taylor Swift concert), we want to ensure you maximize your time while you’re in this wonderful neck of the woods.

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8 LARCH HIKES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Larch trees have risen to celebrity status here in the Canadian Rockies, and there’s little wonder why. These coniferous trees shed their needles, but before tucking in for the winter they turn so vibrantly yellow that they light up the landscape. If you’re keen to trek amongst the fall’s golden glow, branch out with this select list of larch hikes in the Canadian Rockies.

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Hills and Thrills: Five Must-Do Trail Runs

If you’re an experienced trail runner looking for ideas about where to kick up some dust, you’ve come to the right place. We’re all about running the flats and downs, then hiking the ups for about 20km- give or take. If that sounds like your speed, here are five trails we recommend you add to your list this trail running season.

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SHEJUMPS AND THE POWER OF THE GIRAFFICORN

We're seeing more and more women amping up their outdoor game – skiing backcountry lines, ripping down mountain bike trails, and getting pumped at local crags – and it takes the right environment to foster this development. SheJumps is an all-women, non-profit organization whose focus is to create just this: the perfect vibe to move past the uncomfortable stages in learning, and help take new steps in outdoor pursuits. Whether tuning up a mountain bike for the first time, or dipping a boot in the crystallized waters of ski mountaineering, SheJumps has got your back.

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ARMY: ALEX ARMSTRONG'S PERPETUAL POWDER CHASE

In the life of an aspiring freeskier, there are as many stress-filled nights as there are powder-filled days. It’s an endless tug-of-war between following your passion and finding security; a game that’s rarely won. Filmmaker Daniel Thomson and skier Alex Armstrong chat with us about Daniel’s new film ARMY, what it takes to make skiing happen as a lifestyle, and why it’s worth it.

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FAMILY LIFE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY AT BOULDER HUT

This isn’t just a backcountry ski lodge – it’s a glimpse of life lived off-the-grid with simple necessities, extraordinary hosts, and some sweet skiing. Abby Cooper dives into the daily life of the Yancey clan at Boulder Hut, where "school" means everything from homework to hospitality to life skills learned only in the alpine.

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FACETS AND FACESHOTS: BACKCOUNTRY LEARNING AT PURCELL MOUNTAIN LODGE

It’s an intensive course that doesn’t feel intense. Like the layers of an unpredictable snowpack, the lessons of an immersive AST 2 course in the backcountry settle gradually. Here at Purcell Mountain Lodge, you don't learn behind a desk. The lessons seep into the stories you swap around the dining table and in the pause for thought on the uptrack, where a few feet to the left makes all the difference...

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WOMEN RIDING TOGETHER

The women's snowboarding scene is taking centre stage in the Bow Valley, and it’s all thanks to Abby Furrer. The manager and buyer at Banff's Rude Girls have built – and is still building – an all-female, intimidation-free snowboarding community that is starting to turn heads. Here's why...

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