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Cypress Hills – West Block A goal of mine, like many others is to spend more time exploring our home province of Saskatchewan. Growing up in Saskatoon, many of our summers were spent travelling north to explore the lakes past … Continued
You’ve been hiking for hours. The hot sun looks down on you in merciless fashion as you reach for your empty Nalgene. No luck. The bottle is still empty. “Maybe I can squeeze a few drops out of some moss…” … Continued
Royal Robbins has some of my top travel and hot weather clothing at Outter Limits.My favourite is the Royal Robbins collection of clothing that all share the name “Spotless Traveller.” This collection uses this amazing fabric that has 50 UPF, … Continued
Two things are certain in Saskatchewan’s climate, sunshine and wind. Having a light wind jacket for those windy spring/summer days is a must!Wind jackets or wind breakers are light jackets that are intended to break the wind while being breathable … Continued
Graduation Gift Looking for a gift for the graduate in your life? “A tent is the perfect gift!” was the thought train of my parents when they gifted me with an Elixir 2 (they bought an Elixir 3 for themselves … Continued
Hi everyone, Mac here! First, I would like to give a big thanks to everyone who tuned into our live presentation on our Facebook page last week! The feedback was extremely generous and positive. The Boreal Trail presentation is still … Continued
This summer promises to be unlike any other. The varying circumstances of Covid-19 provide (or perhaps force) the opportunity to explore our respective home provinces that we often take for granted. In Saskatchewan we are fortunate enough to be able … Continued
The difference between a good hike and a bad hike is having comfortable feet. Whether you’re walking up a mountain or along gravel trails, the right pair of hiking boots are the key to supporting your feet and keeping you … Continued