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Radical Reels Tomorrow Night in Barrie

Posted on October 5, 2011 by cfield

The Radical Reels tour is coming to Barrie tomorrow night, thanks to the fine folks over at Sojourn. It’s at the Gryphon Theatre. See you there! Can’t wait!

The Season Is Back: Climbing, Fly-Fishing, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Bouldering

Posted on September 21, 2011 by cfield

Sure. we’re a few days late on getting this up, but the Season is back. Shot in HD, these guys find the truly inspirational outdoor stories. This time they follow… Read More

Mountain Life Summer Issue Available at Blue Mountain Now!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by cfield

Our summer issue has just started shipping from the printer… and if you want a copy, you gotta grab one quick. Available at all the usual places like Blue Mountain,… Read More

MEC Turns 40

Posted on March 16, 2011 by cfield

This year, Canada’s leading outdoor retailer, Mountain Equipment Co-op, celebrates 40 years helping people enjoy self-propelled outdoor recreation. Established in 1971 by six visionary members, MEC was formally incorporated on… Read More

Canoe Sledding 101

Posted on October 22, 2010 by cfield

Here’s the equation: add rubber to a canoe, to get a rubbanoe. Throw in three yahoos, sprinkle in a bit of spring snow and put it all on top of… Read More

Unflippable

Posted on April 17, 2010 by nedmorgan

“Rock!” somebody yelled, but it was too late to do anything about it. Several paddles plunged into the river to steer us clear, but we hit the rock – or… Read More

MEC in Barrie?

Posted on April 15, 2010 by cfield

It’s true. Canada’s outdoor behemoth, MEC will be opening its environmentally friendly doors in Barrie this November. The store will be on Byrne Drive, just west of the 400 near… Read More

It’s Bamboo, Bitches

Posted on March 2, 2010 by cfield

Yes, this is a handmade bamboo bicycle. The North American Hand Made show just came to an end in Richmond, Virginia and the guys over at Dirt Rag seriously got… Read More