A Local’s Guide to Victoria, BC
Meet Derek Tsui: The First Yervana Local
Derek Tsui is very literally the definition of Yervana. In fact, he’s the local who inspired our outdoor adventure platform! Originally hailing from Pemberton, BC, and now based in Squamish, the Sea to Sky Corridor was Derek’s playground growing up.…
The North Shore mountains to climbing in Nepal: Ryan Village
Ryan Village has worked as a tour guide for a Vancouver sightseeing company, a zipline guide, and a ski instructor. He has a diploma in Outdoor Recreation Management, and is a Yervana Local. Ryan is from North Vancouver. By Ryan…
Close to Home: Jakob Gjerluff Ager
Growing up on the cold and windy Danish west coast, Jakob Ager was sailing and surfing from a young age. He’s lived and worked in the mountains of Norway, and currently resides in Vancouver BC, working as a freelance photographer.…
A Walk on the Wild Side: Yervana Local Amber Rittinger
We all have reasons why we can’t go on that hike/bike/run/canoe trip. Maybe you tell yourself, ‘I'm out of shape, I’ll slow everyone down’ or ‘I don’t have the gear,’ or even simply ‘I don’t know where to start.’ Amber…
Local Lens: Outdoor Photographer Cherihan Hassun
Originally from Brazil and raised on the North Shore of Vancouver, Cherihan Hassun is a travel photographer, rock climber, storyteller, business designer and a Yervana Local. By Cherihan Hassun I realize that my mattress provides a better sleep than my…