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The Best Outdoor Adventure Books

Find yourself craving an outdoor adventure but can’t seem to find the time? With the holidays being busy and the days short, getting outside can feel challenging. In the meantime, reading books can be a great way to escape into an adventure or get inspired to plan one for the future. We asked our Hillsound ambassadors to share some of their favorite books that keep them inspired while waiting for their next adventure.

The Best Outdoor Adventure Podcasts

Here are some tips from us, our Ambassadors and BC AdventureSmart on the best outdoor adventure podcasts to enjoy in-between, on the way to and back from, and during outings this winter!

Differences Between the FreeSteps6® & FlexSteps™ Crampons

As we move into the winter season, a frequently asked question is 'what is the difference between the FreeSteps6® and FlexSteps™ Crampons?'. So - we thought we would share the answer with you here!

Differences Between the Trail Crampon & Trail Crampon Ultra

As we move into the winter season, a frequently asked question is 'what is the difference between the Trail Crampon and Trail Crampon Ultra?'. So - we thought we would share the answer with you here!

Winter Camping Hacks

Winter camping can be fun if you know how to do it. As the temperature starts to drop towards freezing point [0 °C / 32 °F] and snow begins to fall, camping becomes more complicated. Here are a few winter camping hacks that will set you up for a good start.

Easy and Inspiring Hiking & Backpacking Food Ideas

Layer up and embrace muddy trails!

Fall is coming closer, and it is soon time to layer up and deal with muddy trails. With the right gear, mud will not be something that interferes with your day-hiking or backpacking experience. Getting a sturdy pair of hiking boots and hiking poles, which are great for keeping momentum and balance as well as probing for mud depth, are key; an essential that's often overlooked are gaiters.

Packing tips! Let’s talk weight distribution

For many years we used to solely focus on what to put in our backpacks and not how to pack the backpack for best weight distribution or how it could benefit us in saving energy while proactively working with avoiding injuries. There are two guiding principles that may be relevant to you when you fill up and stack your PackStacks: organization and distribution. These two principles are intertwined; let's not sacrifice one for the other - the whole idea is to avoid negatively affecting your centre of gravity.

Expedition AKOR, over 3 months into their journey

As you might recall from last year, we are supporting Expedition AKOR - the longest north-south crossing of Canada ever attempted. In total, the team will cover 7600km (equivalent of 180 marathons), over 7 months by using three means of travel (ski, canoe, and cycle) and spend 120 days in polar bear country. It’s now been over 3 months since the team set out on their expedition, and here is an update on their journey so far.

Be inspired! Personal stories from our Ambassadors (Part 5)

Pat Malavi on how he stays connected to the outdoors and keeps active during this pandemic.

Expedition AKOR - The Countdown

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.

Be inspired! Personal stories from our Ambassadors (Part 4)

Kui on how she stays connected to the outdoors and keeps active during COVID-19 restrictions.

Hillsound highlights: Winter 2019/20

Be inspired! Personal stories from our Ambassadors (Part 3)

Stevie Kremer on how she stays connected to the outdoors and keeps active during COVID-19 restrictions

Be inspired! Personal stories from our Ambassadors (Part 2)

Heather “Anish*” Anderson on how she stays connected to the outdoors and keeps active during COVID-19 restrictions.

Be inspired! Personal stories from our Ambassadors (Part 1)

Sarah Korpach on how she stays connected to the outdoors and keeps active during COVID-19 restrictions.

2019 in Review

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.

Our Favorite Backpacking Extras

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.

The Best Books About Hiking and Nature

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.

Tips! How to care for your Hillsound Equipment gear

Use this guide to take the guesswork out of gear care.

Hillsound Highlights: Summer 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!

Preparedness on the Trails; Hiking Safety for Beginners

We at Hillsound love hiking. It's one of the most accessible and inclusive sports in the world. Recent years have seen an insurgence of people getting into the activity, and as such, it's important to share knowledge to encourage preparedness on the trails.