John at Kayak Yak has brought my attention to the Vancouver Island’s eagle nest cams, and a recent article in the Times-Colonist about them. There are lots of different cams you can watch live 24/7 but the Sidney nest is the most popular. It’s reality broadcasting at its finest, complete with love and death, squabbles […]
Geocaching 101
Geocaching is something I’ve been hearing more and more about, and it actually sounds really fun. It’s basically treasure hunting or hide and seek for adults (or the whole family). Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek […]
Gear Review: Atlas 930 Snowshoes
I started snowshoeing this season and am loving it. Being able to get up into the mountains on snow covered trails has helped me deal with the hiking withdrawals I used to go through during the winter. I picked up the Atlas 930 snowshoes after looking at some options and have been very happy with […]
New Stats On Cycling & Walking In Vancouver
Vancouver recently released the latest report on cycling and walking in the city. The report goes into great detail, breaking down the numbers by region with some pretty charts and pictures, but Frances Bula has done a great recap of the numbers on her blog: – just over 40 per cent of people who live […]
Hey Vancouver, Have Any Outdoor Photos?!
If you do then throw your fav’s on the Outdoor Vancouver Flickr Group! Right now only a few people are contributing to the group, but my hope is to get more people posting so we can do a monthly photo contest. I also have a nifty widget on the right sidebar –> so you will […]
Company Profile: Whistler Bungee
I recently received a Samba Days gift experience, and I chose to head up to Whistler Bungee to enjoy a jump with a friend. Whistler Bungee gives thrill seekers an unforgettable experience by jumping 160ft (50 meters) over the glacial fed Cheakamus River. In one of the most unique settings for bungee jumping, surrounded by […]