Climbing in Squamish is comparable to skiing in nearby Whistler: popular, full of routes and extremely beautiful. In this guide to rock climbing in Squamish we’ll explain why it’s The Chief of Canadian crags. Guide to rock climbing in Squamish Sitting halfway between the skiing Mecca of Whistler, and the…
Experience the tour named #1 River trip in the world in National Geographic’s “Journeys of a Lifetime”, the Tatshenshini River will impress even the most seasoned explorer. Starting in the Yukon this journey takes you through Northern British Columbi… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However…
Deciding the best trekking holidays and most iconic treks by continent, is daunting. Actually it is a mountainous task. I have done a fair amount of trekking but obviously I have not hiked every trail so how can I choose the best? I have based my choices on the treks that non trekkers – even my granny…
Some climbing destinations offer once in a lifetime climbs. Others are known for their party scenes or stunning views. But we’ve decided to create an article of the 20 best rock climbing holiday destinations worldwide – for areas that tick all the climbing boxes. These are the destinations that offer the…
British Columbia (known as BC for short) is a huge and stunningly beautiful province situated on the Pacific coast of Canada. It’s home to vast mountain ranges that fall into the ocean, impossibly green forests and a colossal network of glacial waterways and lakes to explore. It’s these unique natural…
Come explore pristine mountain trails and hidden pathways on horseback. Our expert guides will lead you along game trails, across rivers, and up to picturesque lookout points. Keep your camera handy as you ride past emerald lakes, snow capped mountai… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content….
ROAM, which stands for ‘rivers, oceans and mountains’, is a worldwide adventure sports company offering the best extreme adventures in some of the world’s most incredible destinations. However, it’s some of the diverse ROAM whitewater rafting adventures that really stand out. With all your food and gear provided, all you…
The grizzly bear ambled nonchalantly toward the river and waded in. He hadn’t spotted the bright yellow raft heading straight into his path which was crossing their Tatshenshini River rafting expedition . After trawling across, he exited and energetically shook the water off, showcasing a body of sheer muscle that belied an otherwise…
Once a skier has reached a certain ability level their appetite for the sport begins to change. The pistes become narrow and confining. Fellow skiers transform into irritating and cumbersome obstacles. The black and red poles become the bars of a prison of predictability. Thus, the off-piste skier is born,…
In the world of adventure sport, snowkiting is perhaps the most exciting recent innovation. Dieter Strasilla pioneered the discipline in only the 1970s, covering good distances in Switzerland and Germany with the use of skis and a paraglider installed with a ball-socket swivel. Snowkiting in Canada you’ll be blessed with…
When the continental landforms under Canada shifted all those millions of years ago, a dramatic alpine terrain emerged that now seems as if it were tailor-made for snowboarding in BC (British Columbia). In resorts across the province, natural runs, bowls and gullies are complemented by man-made pipes, boxes and groomed…
What could be better than spending a week in the mountains, shuushing down iced-white pistes and bounding through fresh powder? How about adding world-class DJs, all-night parties, arty events and extreme freestyle competitions? Welcome to the world of winter festivals 2012… From Austria to North America, ski parties have snowballed…
