My plans for an alpine centric ski traverse in February were waylaided by the avalanche forecast, which read “considerable” for the alpine and subalpine during…
Author: dandurston
Wolf culls: Why they won’t work
Caribou, amongst many other species, are in rapid decline across the boreal forest and have become locally extinct in many areas (see Banff and Pukaskwa…
PCT 2014 Thru Hike Videos: Pt 5 Washington
I finished the last instalment of our PCT 2014 Thru-Hike videos. These are going to be fun to look back on. What a great summer….
Review: Locus Gear Khufu Sil
SummaryA generously sized pyramid is the ideal do-it-all shelter for a solo hiker. Locus Gear’s offering in this niche is the Khufu, which closely competes…
Carmanah: Giant Quest 2
British Columbia’s Carmanah-Walbran Provincial Park is one of the coolest parks that nobody visits. Protesting in the 80’s – 90’s saved the valley from logging…
Review: Montbell Frost Line Parka
Montbell’s Frost Line parka is a light duty winter parka, well suited to use in milder climates like coastal areas during the winter months, or…
The Real Reason Why Canister Stoves Are More Fuel Efficient Than Alcohol
Intro Stoves have long been a popular topic in backpacking circles. Alcohol stoves have seen a great deal of popularity in the past decade but…
Winter 2015 Hard Trip: Stein Divide Traverse
As with any elective activity, enjoyment of the outdoors can wane when the same experience is repeated without variance. To keep outdoor recreation interesting, variety…
DIY Guide: Mounting Tech Bindings
Despite widespread paranoia, mounting your own ski bindings is easy if you have the maturity not to rush the job. The tools, skills and knowledge…
Crammed into Keith’s Hut
Winter showed up, so this week I headed into the Coast mountains with my wife and two friends for some ski touring. It was nice…