July 19, 2020
In mid-March 2021, a team of five adventurers will say “see you later” to their families and friends, get on a plane, and be dropped off on Ward Hunt Island (Canada's northernmost point of land). This place, known for being polar bear territory, is located 800 km south of the North Pole (83rd parallel), and is where the team will start their day one out of a seven months expedition.
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May 15, 2020
Sarah Korpach on how she stays connected to the outdoors and keeps active during COVID-19 restrictions.
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December 31, 2019
What an incredible year to end off the decade! 2019 was an amazing year for Hillsound thanks to all of YOU! Before we head off into the new year, and a new decade at that, we wanted to look back at some of our favourite moments in 2019.
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October 23, 2019
We’ve gone over the
10 Essentials. Now we want to share some of our favourite backpacking extras. These are things that you don’t need to survive in the outdoors, but they will make your time outside much more enjoyable.
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October 23, 2019
Believe it or not, there are times when you will actually be able to relax when backpacking. You may get rained out and have to stay put for an extra day, or you may get to camp early and have the chance to enjoy a rest in your hammock. These are some of our favourite books to read in, and about, nature.
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October 17, 2019
Use this guide to take the guesswork out of gear care.
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September 18, 2019
Please join us for the first edition of Hillsound Highlights, a seasonal celebration of epic adventures from a group of people passionate about the safe exploration of the outdoors. The summer of 2019 brought about international travel, the learning of new sports, and even an engagement!
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