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Cross-Country Skiing in Fort St. John, BC

The perfect 45-minute ski.  Are you ready to embrace the winter season and explore the beauty of cross-country skiing? If you already have your cross-country skis and are wondering where to hit the trails, look no further than Fort St. John—a town that thrives on winter recreation! Fort St. John Read More →

What do I pack when heading out cross-country skiing for the day?

Cross-country skiing is a dynamic and invigorating winter sport that involves gliding over snow-covered terrain using skis and poles. Unlike alpine skiing, which focuses on downhill slopes, cross-country skiing is typically practiced on flatter or gently rolling landscapes, making it accessible to a wide range of skill levels.  What to Read More →

How do I know which backpack is for me?

A question I get asked is how do I know what backpack is for me?  Well, let’s start with capacity.  Weekend 1-3 Nights 30-50 Litres  Multi-day 3-5 Nights 50-80 Litres  Extended Trip 5+ Nights 70+ Litres  Be aware that packing light requires self-discipline and careful planning. Pulling this off the Read More →

How to stay safe from lightning in the backcountry?

2023 has shown it’s good and bad days for weather. This year challenges were based around lightning and thunder for most of it. If thunder is heard lightning is in striking distance. Your distance from a thunderstorm can be estimated by measuring the time between seeing the lightning flash and Read More →