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Fall Trails Around Calgary, Banff & Victoria - And What to Pack
Fall is arguably the best season to hike in Western Canada — the crowds thin out, the bugs disappear, and in the Rockies the larches turn gold for about two weeks. The catch is that fall weather swings harder than...
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Built for the Long Haul: Filson's Fall Workwear Essentials
Some brands chase trends. Filson has spent over 125 years making the same promise: gear built for people who work outside, in weather that doesn't care about their plans. That's not a bad promise for a Western Canadian fall —...
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Standing outside in Calgary or Banff on a September morning, it's easy to reach for the heaviest jacket in the closet — and regret it by 1pm. This is the trickiest stretch of the year to dress for: frost on...
Patagonia PowSlayer Freeride Kit Review
There’s ambitious, and then there’s the Patagonia PowSlayer Freeride Kit. This is no-nonsense gear, made for the skin tracks of the Rockies and the harshest conditions in the backcountry. Built with 100% recycled 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro ePE, it’s designed to...
2025 1% for the Planet Round Up
1% For The Planet is a global community of businesses that commit to donating 1% of all sales to organizations dedicated to protecting our home planet. Elements Outfitters and Patagonia Calgary/Banff/Victoria are proud members of this initiative, donating over $600,000...
The Gear That Takes Us Further
Gear shapes how we move. Visibility isn’t just about standing out, it’s about being seen, represented, and a sense of belonging. Patagonia’s commitment to functional, responsible design allowed me to focus on what truly mattered: connection, reflection, and joy on...
What Does Ethically Made Mean?
You've probably heard terms like "ethically made", "fair trade" and "sustainably sourced" but what does that actually mean? What does it look like when a company implements these values into production? In a world of fast fashion and a low...
Is your shell not repelling water the way it should? Is your down jacket not as warm as it used to be? There's a good chance you need to wash it! Despite what many people believe, washing your garment is...
MELTDOWN - A Drop in Time at the Whyte Museum
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies January 25th - April 13th, 2025 About the Exhibit “We are giving this glorious landscape a voice – the ice and its guardian mountains stand mute; they cannot speak for themselves.” -Jim Elzinga ...
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