Product: Olang Parigi 2.0 Spike Boot Price: $275.00 Store: Kunitz Shoes These Olang Parigi 2.0 Spike Boots from Kunitz Shoes are awesome! It's nice to have the option not to bring an additional pair of ice grips such as Kahtoola Microspikes when hiking in the neighbourhood or in the mountains. Flipping From Flat Side to Spiked Cleats If you encounter ice as you … [Read more...] about Review: Olang Parigi 2.0 Spike Boot
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Maligne Canyon Winter Hike
Maligne Canyon winter hike is a beautiful place to bring the whole family or go with your partner. You can walk along the top of the canyon and see the ice hanging off the cliff's edge from above. It's beautiful to see the snow blanket the rocks inside the canyon as well. It's a wonderful way to get exercise and see nature at its finest. Hiking to all six bridges will take … [Read more...] about Maligne Canyon Winter Hike
What are the Benefits of Skiing?
What are the benefits of skiing? You get to exercise in the fresh air and potentially reconnect with your loved ones. It forces you to get out of the house and possibly head out on a new adventure on a road trip to ski at a new location. The endorphins make you happy especially when you feel like you've accomplished something. There's potential to motivate yourself to beat your … [Read more...] about What are the Benefits of Skiing?
Review: Kahtoola Microspikes
Product: Kahtoola Microspikes Traction Device - Unisex Price: $89.95 Store: MEC Kahtoola Microspikes are awesome to use when heading out on an icy adventure hiking around your neighbourhood or in the mountains. They might be a bit expensive for some outdoor hikers but are thankfully cheaper than one hundred dollars or more for hiking crampons. These microspikes are … [Read more...] about Review: Kahtoola Microspikes
Happy and Warm X-Country Ski
A warm x-country ski can make or break your outing. For the most part, it's wearing the right layers and bringing enough of them with you in your backpack to put on when you get cold. You'll want to add extra layers of clothing such as a coat when stopping for a snack or lunch. Your body temperature will cool down quickly when you are no longer moving. Having extra items such … [Read more...] about Happy and Warm X-Country Ski