The Journal

March 14, 2023

ON Running Fun Run/Walk and Shoe Demo
Join Wild Rock Outfitters and ON Running for a Cloudventure Demo Event When: Saturday, April 8th at 10 AM Where: Meeting at the store - 169 Charlotte St, Peterborough What: Fun Run/Walk More Deets: Participants will have the opportunity to test out...
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March 7, 2023

Adventure stories: "I'm a Masochist but at least my friends are, too"
This week I agonized over writing an article from the perspective of a queer woman in outdoor sport for International Women’s Day. There are lots of things women experience differently from men in the backcountry—or, maybe especially, the frontcountry. Different fears, strengths, expectations. But I’m also very lucky to have a crew of adventure mates and colleagues with whom I rarely notice those differences. Plus, aren’t all my stories automatically from a queer woman’s perspective?
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March 6, 2023

The Women Of Wild Rock: International Women's Day 2023
At Wild Rock Outfitters we have a strong focus on inclusion in all outdoor pursuits. We believe that everyone should be able to feel safe and have fun in the outdoors. Today, we want to highlight the rad women who help make Wild Rock awesome.
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March 2, 2023

2023 Wild Rock Gear Swap
The Wild Rock Bike and Gear Swap is back for 2023! Date: Saturday, April 22nd Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm How: CASH ONLY! No haggling - prices as marked. Gear Drop off: If you have a bike, kayak or SUP...
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February 17, 2023

Shopping For Trail Running Shoes
Trail running is an exhilarating and challenging activity that takes you off-road and into nature. But to fully enjoy the experience, you need a good pair of trail running shoes. Here are some things to look for when choosing the...
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January 6, 2023

Outdoor Photography 101
The winter makes for a great time to Go Out and Play. The outdoors are quiet and the snow makes for some picturesque landscapes. Below I’ve listed my top 5 tips that I’ve learned for winter outdoor photography over the...
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January 4, 2023

Layering Like A Pro
You know that saying about "no bad weather, just bad clothing"? The right foundation is key to staying warm and dry on your winter adventures. Layering for winter is an art form - but luckily it’s easy to learn. The...
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December 1, 2022

Community Engagement Survey
To enhance our ongoing commitment to providing learning experiences to our community, Wild Rock is seeking to understand what in-person learning opportunities ( i.e. clinics, courses etc) the community would value in 2023. The information gathered from this survey will be...
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December 1, 2022

Big Adventures, Smaller Footprint: Changes to Wild Rock Travel
Through the years, our clients and staff have experienced the many benefits of travel and cultural immersion. However, we have been reflecting on the core values that define Wild Rock, and promoting environmentally conscious enjoyment of the outdoors is a key feature. With that in mind, we have made the difficult decision to stop offering overseas travel.
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