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The Journal

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

    How To Size Cross Country Skis

    When it comes to cross-country skiing, the right size gear makes all the difference. If your skis, poles, or boots are ill-fitting, your time outdoors can quickly become challenging instead of enjoyable. Here’s a guide to sizing skis, poles, and...

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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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  • 2023 Crosscountry Ski Swap
    September 9, 2023

    2023 Crosscountry Ski Swap

    The Wild Rock Cross Country Gear Swap is back for 2023!  Date: Saturday, October 28th Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm How: CASH ONLY! No haggling - prices as marked. Gear Drop off: If you have any cross-country skiing gear...

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  • Top 6 Places To Trail Run
    July 27, 2023

    Top 6 Places To Trail Run

      Warsaw Caves Harold Town CA Silent Lake Trent Nature Trails Northumberland Forest High Falls Warsaw Caves | Loop | 5km - 13km  The Warsaw Caves hold a dear place in our hearts. It was my running refuge during the...

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  • Meet 7 Mesh
    July 11, 2023

    Meet 7 Mesh

    They’re a small team finding their way from Squamish in the Coast Mountains of BC, Canada. Well-known locally, and rapidly being discovered elsewhere, they are 23 people committed to pushing the limits of performance bike apparel, while also contributing to...

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