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June 13, 2016

THE SQUAMISH PROGRESSION - PART ONE: LECLERC & WELDON

As increasing numbers of climbers come to Squamish to test themselves on the growing bounty of routes, standards are pushed. The new normal reaches a level inconceivable by those who were on the edge only 20 years prior. This is the progression of mountain pursuits: harder, higher, faster.

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June 10, 2016

WOMAN BEHIND THE LENS: FREYA FENNWOOD

Freya Fennwood has been paddling her own boat since she was a wee 5-year-old. And that makes a big difference when it comes to shooting action photos in some of the world’s most beautiful paddling destinations.

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June 06, 2016

VANCOUVER BIKE FESTIVAL RIDES AGAIN THIS JUNE

Image courtesy of ItzaFineDay | Flickr.com Despite all the hills, Vancouver is one of the best places to ride a bike due to its ever-increasing number of bikes lanes and bike trails (Seymour Demonstration Forest, anyone?). So it makes sense that there would be an almost month-long celebration of all things...

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May 30, 2016

20 Amazing Adventures in Vancouver

Fall Colors at Brandywine Meadows. Photo by Duncan Sadava. The Lower Mainland Ecoregion—the area surrounding Vancouver, B.C.—is a land of verticality. Its old-growth forests are dominated by cedars and firs hundreds of feet high and a thousand years old. It is a land of snow and ice, of rocky slopes,...

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May 25, 2016

10 Experiences for First Time Visitors

1. Take a self-guided tasting tour of Granville Island You don’t need a professional tour guide to experience the breadth of culinary riches on Granville Island. Wander around this foodie paradise, which features more than 70 eateries, Canada’s first microbrewery  and artisan boutique sake winery, a summer farmers’ market, and, of...

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May 19, 2016

THE ZEN GUIDE TO BIKE COMMUTING

If you think about it, riding a bike is a very zen experience: tires, gears, hubs, working together in harmony, propelling you forward purposefully. With each pedal pushed, each revolution, you interact not only with your bike, but with your mind, body and world. In turn, it raises your health,...

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May 16, 2016

50 Ways to Leave Your Bicycle

If you have been mountain biking for more than a couple of years you’ve visited an ER. Many of us have ridden in the meatwagon at least once. Broken bones, stitches, dislocations, concussions, contusions – a guy I know had his eyeball dislodged by a branch*; pretty much anything can...

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May 12, 2016

10 awesome places to watch amazing sunsets in Vancouver

Image: Another gorgeous Vancouver sunset (Canadastock/Shutterstock) Now the sun is shining and the days are getting longer, Vancouver’s sunsets are starting to look spectacular, as they bathe our big skies in pink, blue and gold. Here are are some of the best places to watch sunsets right here in the city.

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May 09, 2016

A GAL’S GUIDE TO TRAIL RUNNING

Photo by Steve Hertzfeld. Ask any woman trail runner what she loves about her sport, and she’s likely to talk your ear off expounding on its many gifts—the sense of freedom, the experience of exploring one’s limits and growing stronger, the beautiful scenery, the joy of endorphins, the friends and community...

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May 07, 2016

KIDS IN VANCOUVER: 5 PERFECT PICNIC SPOTS IN GRANVILLE ISLAND

Granville Island | Photo: Inside Vancouver Flickr (Colin Knowles) While Granville Island is most famous for its waterfront public market, eclectic shops and diverse arts community, the world-renowned peninsula is also home to some hidden outdoor spots that are perfect for spending a quiet day outdoors with kids.

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May 03, 2016

29 hikes to do in your neighbourhood in Metro Vancouver

Image: Vancouver Hike / Shutterstock We all love to hike, but even though we’re lucky enough to have the great outdoors on our doorstep here in Vancouver, it’s not always the most convenient endeavour. Fortunately, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are full of gorgeous spots to get your hike...

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April 28, 2016

10 of the best hiking groups in Vancouver

When the weather permits, there’s not shortage of beautiful hiking spots in Vancouver, and the only thing that makes it better is adding a fun, social aspect into the mix. Tonnes of hiking groups exist in the Metro Vancouver area, but which one is right for you? We’ve picked out...

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April 26, 2016

12 ENTERTAINING SUMMER CAMPING GAMES

Getting outside provides us with all kinds of benefits. More vitamin D for healthy bodies, increased ability to focus, and of course, reduced stress. But with the lack of screen time comes a lot of free time. If you’re not quite sure what to do with all of it, here...

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