Calgary Outdoors

SNOWSHOEING ADVENTURE

Elk Lake offers snowshoeing fun
Yes, snowshoeing has some advantages over skiing. "The idea of walking downhill instead of zipping down on skis just seems wrong. But as we found our pace trekking up hill away from the parking lot, striding past skiers who were scraping..." Read on

XC SKIING

Gliding into Nirvana

A few great places to cross-country ski. Nordic skiing has become one of my favourite activities during our wonderful winters as it provides me with the space and place to relaign my psyche and physical self. Read on.

PHOTO TIPS

Winter brings out photography opportunities that are quite unique and completely

different from the rest of the seasons. There are so many unusual and unique designs available from the newly fallen snow and frozen water. Learn also to recognize what photography opportunities might be available based on the type of day that it is. Read on

SNOWBOARDING SKILLS

Problem: Straight Legs, leaning back

Solution: The rider has less leverage and less range of motion. It takes twice as much energy to lift the toes and press against the snow with the toe edge. With bent knees, the rider engages all the leg muscles against gravity instead of overusing the calf muscle. Read on

BOOK NOOK

Each year millions of people venture into the world’s beautiful but unpredictable wilderness, and thousands of them encounter unexpected natural dangers and disasters. Randy Gerke's Outdoor Survival Guide provides the most practical information and everything readers need to create a sensible survival plan and be prepared for any hazardous situation. Read on

ALPINE SKI

Take the guesswork out of ski boot fittings

Have you seen that wonderful Steve McQueen/Dustin Hoffman movie, Papillion? Remember the scene where McQueen escapes, I believe for the second time, and we are led to think it is successful? Read on.

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ADVENTURE CALENDAR

January 2012

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