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Snowsports

Jupa Brand “Grow With Me” Technology

About Jupa: WE COMBINE FUN AND INNOVATION TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION Jupa designs high-end outdoor clothing allowing your children and teenagers to fully enjoy winter. Made to be put under strain, Jupa designs follow the next generation in their active lifestyle “Grow With Me” Tech Turn inside out Remove the “grow” stitches Legs &

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Cycling

Heads Up! Bike Helmet Safety Tips

A bike helmet can cut your child’s risk of a head injury by as much as 85%! Here are a few noggin’ tips on how to keep kids safe during your wetter spring season rides, long summer adventures or snow rip sessions. Kids’ heads are constantly growing, which means you need to check your child’s

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Camping

Osprey Pack Fitting and Size Guide

Finding the right pack and change your trip and experience. Overlandersports and Osprey want to ensure that you are fitted, balanced, and comfortable all the time, whether you’re carrying a heavy multi-day expedition pack to a day/hydration pack. Below are some online tips and tricks to help you make a selection but at Overlanders, we always

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Osprey Pack & Reservoir Care and Maintenence

Packs Standard Maintenance + After each trip be sure to clean out your pack thoroughly. + Use mild soap, warm water and a soft brush to clean zippers often to prevent them from failing. + If your pack is wet, hang it to dry. + Loosen all the straps. + Wash your pack if dirt, sweat,

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Cycling

Thule Chariot Multisport and Bike Trailer(s)

Thule multisport and bike trailers are more than just trailers for 1 or 2 kids. Stylish, safe and very versatile, you can bike, stroll, jog, or ski. 4 Seasons of activities and fun with the family. The Thule Chariot multisport trailers are designed and developed with a focus on safety, comfort, and innovation. They come

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Fjällräven G-1000 Material Guide

One of the world’s best outdoor fabrics G-1000 is Fjällräven’s own hardwearing and versatile fabric, a well-proven outdoor classic that will prepare you for all types of adventures, in all climates all year round – from the tropics to the polar regions. The densely woven fabric (65% polyester and 35% cotton of the highest quality)

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Camping

Petzl Headlamp Care and Repair Guide

Read the specific recommendations for each lamp in the Instructions For Use and follow the battery compatibility recommendations. Use Carry your headlamp in a specific pouch to protect the lens. After use, lock your lamp to avoid accidental switching on. The locking method is specific to each lamp. Optimize the life of rechargeable batteries Completely

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Yellowknife from the water: best lake canoeing

This article was originally published on The Edge Magazine, June 3, 2015. The paddling delights of Yellowknife and Back Bay by Bill Stirling | photos by Fran Hurcomb One of Yellowknife’s greatest assets is its abundance of water, which so many of us take for granted. Some never contemplate how fortunate we are that our

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“A Canoe Trip to Hidden Lake Territorial Park” by Leigh McAdam

In the summer of 2014 Leigh McAdams, author of Discover Canada: 100 Inspiring Outdoor Adventures, travelled to Yellowknife and rented canoes from us to do a trip out to Hidden Lake. Follow the link to see gorgeous photos of her experience:   http://www.hikebiketravel.com/32039/a-canoe-trip-to-hidden-lake-territorial-park-northwest-territories/

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Paddling routes near Yellowknife

If you live in or are visiting Yellowknife, you simply must get out to enjoy some of our spectacular canoe routes. The Ingraham Trail offers access to several canoe routes in the Yellowknife area. Day trips for experienced paddlers Hidden Lake – Drop in: Powder Point, 40 km from Yellowknife on the Ingraham Trail. Several short

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