Trail Running Essentials
By Melissa Offner If you’re hoping to hit the trails and try trail running for the very first time this year, let’s make sure that you head out the door with all the necessary equipment to make your first trail…
By Melissa Offner If you’re hoping to hit the trails and try trail running for the very first time this year, let’s make sure that you head out the door with all the necessary equipment to make your first trail…
By Eliza Butler, M.A. Integrative Health Coach Give your energy a boost by getting outside If you’re reading this right now, you’re either on your phone or on your computer, and chances are high that you’re sitting at a desk, on…
Once a year, Squamish BC hosts one of North America’s largest winter congregations of bald eagles! These awe-inspiring flying predators land at Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park to prey on spawning salmon as they travel along the Squamish River. Taking place…
The height of hiking season is upon us as summer in Vancouver winds to a close and fall begins, it’s the perfect time to head out on a day hike. Although Vancouver is still occasionally affected by the smoke from…
How to Hike Safely and Responsibly in the North Shore Mountains Guest Blog by Ryan Village Keeping up with our Changing Trails The North Shore Mountains are a playground for adventurers of all backgrounds, and recognizing how the trails are…
Our Commitment We know that our company and users are part of a greater global community of Explorers and Locals, and we aim to provide an ethical, safe and supportive community and service for people leading an active lifestyle founded…
Whether you’re planning to hike for a few hours or heading into an epic full day bike ride, you’ll need to fuel up before you hit the trail. Fresh pressed juices and protein packed smoothies are a great way to…
Whether you’re planning to hike for just a few hours or a for full day, you’ll need to fuel up before you hit the trail, and coffee is a great way to give you an energy boost and get your…
(FYI—Everyone pictured in our first Locals Wilderness First Aid class walked out alive!) Did you know that if someone is having an asthma attack and doesn’t have medicine, caffeine can be used as a substitute? Or that keeping your phone…