On Tuesday September 24th we hosted our first ever FATMAP Explore day! A local, community outdoor adventure on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC.
A small group of local Explore members and key individuals from the local outdoor ecosystem descended on Deep Cove Yacht Club eagerly anticipating what the day had in store.
Read MoreWinter has finally hit the Alps so it’s time to get out there and ride!
In this episode of How To XV, Xavier De Le Rue shares his tips for snowboarding in trees and shows you how it can help develop fast reactions and improve your technique for bigger adventures.
Read MoreWe need to be prepared for these dangers in the best possible way, both by planning before-hand and practicing the necessary steps to deal with the situation, should it arise.
In this week’s episode of ‘How To: XV’, snowboarder Xavier de le Rue covers this important topic and takes you step by step through the process of an avalanche rescue.
Read MoreEvery sport has its key techniques that, once achieved, will improve your ability, grow your confidence and maximise your fun.
In the latest episode of ‘How To: XV’, Xavier de le Rue will show you how to master snowboarding's own essential technique - the toe edge turn.
In this season’s third episode of ‘How To: XV’, snowboarder Xavier de le Rue explains how he makes his videos, including the gear he uses and his recommendations for the best filming angles.
Read MoreWe all love those incredible photos of mountain landscapes, but what does it take to capture them? We talk with adventure photographer Ben Tibbetts on how he finds the best locations to take his best photos.
Read MoreThe best adventures usually involve a tent but have you ever been camping in the snow before? It might seem a little crazy but it's very possible to make your tent a happy, warm home. Xavier De Le Rue takes us through the whole process of planning your camping expeditions this winter.
Read MoreOther than all the planning, getting your body mountain fit before heading out offers massive advantages when you’re exploring. Xavier De Le Rue gives us his four top tips because, you know, those summit views won’t catch themselves.
Read MoreTwice crowned World Champion in sport climbing, Liv Sansoz expanded her ambitions to mixed climbing, ski mountaineering, and base jumping. Liv Along the Way became a project to climb all of the 82 4000m Alpine peaks…
Read MoreThis incredibly diverse climate means mountain bikers, trail runners, and hikers can hit the trails 12 months per year on the east side of the valley, while still skiing deep powder in the nearby mountains mid-winter.
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