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  • Wild Rock Field Trip
    March 13, 2024

    Wild Rock Field Trip

    This past Februrary we had the pleasure of visiting 7mesh. It’s incredible to see the amount of detail and craftsmanship that goes into the gear we choose to stock on our sales floor. While the majority of products are made...

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  • Tori’s Top Travel Planning Tips
    February 29, 2024

    Tori’s Top Travel Planning Tips

    Well folks, this winter has been a bust. Recently, Scott said to me, “Tori, if you had asked me to draw the worst possible winter weather pattern, I couldn’t have done a better job”.  Personally, I’ve moved on to planning Spring...

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  • 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival Trailer
    December 27, 2023

    2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival Trailer

    Banff Mountain FIlm Festival Tickets are available NOW! Tickets available in-store only at Wild Rock.   Date: January 19,20,21 at 7:00pm Location: Showplace Tickets are $28 plus tax A/B/A Program* Watch the trailer below!        

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  • Where To Fat Bike In The Kawarthas
    December 5, 2023

    Where To Fat Bike In The Kawarthas

    Shoulder seasons seemingly last forever these days. With the colder temperatures and the lack of snow, it can leave a few of us feeling a little stir-crazy. I know speaking for myself, I have a hard time sitting still a...

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  • 2023 Wild Rock Kids Bike Upsize Program
    November 22, 2023

    2023 Wild Rock Kids Bike Upsize Program

    This program designed to ensure that kids always have an optimal bike for their rides. When your child is on a bike that's either too small or too large, it becomes uncomfortable and unsafe. Our helpful, trained staff are ready to...

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  • Black Friday At Wild Rock
    November 15, 2023

    Black Friday At Wild Rock

    This Black Friday, November 24th, we are donating $5 to the Wild Rock ComPassion Project for every transaction completed in-store or online*. Additionally, for every in-store donation made with the Tip Tap* kiosk, we will donate another $5 to the fund. ...

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  • How To Size For Cross Country Skis
    November 7, 2023

    How To Size For Cross Country Skis

    As with most things in life, to maximize your experience - it’s worth finding the right size. When it comes to cross-country skiing, it’s especially important. Being on a ski that’s the right size will make or break your time...

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  • Rachael's OAC Skinbased Experience
    October 24, 2023

    Rachael's OAC Skinbased Experience

      This is the second time I’ve written for Wild Rock about trying something new and falling in love with it – I’m becoming a professional novice. Last time I wrote about discovering bikepacking; how much of a learning curve...

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  • Let's Get Down With FIll Power
    October 23, 2023

    Let's Get Down With FIll Power

    What The Heck Is It And How Does It Keep Me Warm? There are many pros to using down for insulation. It has the best warmth-to-weight ratio, it is generally longer lasting, it’s extremely compressible and very warm. But did you know that it’s not...

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