What's in my pack?

I've wanted to write this post for a while. After my last big run adventure I dumped out my pack and this is what fell out...








This is pretty much the kit I take on all of my long single day adventures. The Salomon skin 5 vest allows me to cram a tonne of gear in and it just gets more comfortable the more full it is.

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From the top, clockwise:

Delorme inReach Explorer- my

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Happy Kinesiology Week!

ELM's Kinesiologist's are practicing members of the BC Association of Kinesiology. Kinesiology is the 'study of human movement' and requires a minimum 4 year University degree program to practice in Canada. Learn more about Practicing Kinesiologists in British Columbia by going to the BCAK website. Be sure to ask your private health insurance provider if they cover Kinesiology

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Perseverance Trail Run 2015 Race Report

Image: Lorenz Jimenez

The 11th annual Perseverance Trail Run was a huge success with more than 300 racers, 70 volunteers, a huge team of sponsors and countless supporters coming together to raise funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society. Once again, an anonymous donor will be matching 100% of the proceeds raised for the CCFS and the race was followed with a special After Party

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Need for Speed starts this week!

Do you have a Need for Speed?





NEED FOR SPEED! Starts this Thursday! 12-weeks of coached running sessions that will help you reach your 2016 running goals. Let's do this!



Equilibrium
Lifestyle Management's (ELM) annual ‘Need For Speed’ running
clinic begins Thursday, October 29th.

This clinic includes weekly coached training sessions designed to
improve technique, speed and

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Videos: Weekend Film Fest!

It's about time for another weekend film fest and I've got trail running on my mind! I wonder why? Here are 3 great trail running films to get you inspired for this weekends Perseverance Trail Run!

Happy Friday!
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Wonderland: Gary Robbins Run Around Rainier.
Intense and inspiring, this short documentary, from the Ginger Runner and Pace Films follows Canadian Ultra Runner, Gary Robbins, on

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Hike to Flower Ridge

Have you been to Flower Ridge in Strathcona Provincial Park? Well...you've got no excuses now...



I have written about Flower Ridge before- after my first trip up to this magical trail in the Park. That day, Kim and I did a great ultra training run on the Ridge, covering 32kms of gorgeous alpine singletrack and falling in love with the route in the process.



Head over to The

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Run the Stairs at Goose Spit Park

Do you know how many stairs there are at Goose Spit Regional Park? If you know the answer to this question, you also know how rad the view is from the top of the Valley's 'stairway to heaven'!





Run the Stairs at Goose Spit Park





For a mid week adventure
that is closer to home, nothing beats a climb up the stairs at Goose
Spit Regional Park. The Goose Spit stairs are a fantastic

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Hiking to Century Sam Lake

Wow. Just wow. Have you been here yet?



Check out my trip report on The Outbound Collective for all of the deets!

Added by Sarah Seads



Century Sam Lake

The next time you have
the opportunity, I recommend you pay Century Sam Lake a visit. This
short day hike complete with a spectacular emerald green lake, towering
rock cliffs and summer snow caves

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Hiking to Marble Meadows

Last month, I finally made my way up to Marble Meadows, on one of the last warm weekends of the year. This area of Strathcona Park has been on my list for a while now and I was stoked to get the chance to scout it out. Check out my trip report on The Outbound Collective, along with my other adventures and recent articles. Not on the Outbound yet? Well, you best get on over there my friend

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Forest Fairy Strikes Again!

Here is an update from the Cumberland Community Forest Society!






Cumberland Forest Fairy Strikes Again!







The Cumberland Forest community is throwing an epic fundraising party on
Sunday October 25th and the whole Valley is invited to be part of making
history! The 2nd annual Perseverance Party for the Forest takes place Sunday
October 25th (following the Perseverance Trail Run)

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inReach Canada Friends and Family Discount!

No longer valid- stay tuned for future discounts!

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Race Report: MOMAR Cumberland 2015

Perfect day for an Adventure Race! Image: Dave Silver



Wow. What a great day. MOMAR Cumberland was another fantastic event complete with a rad course, rad people and an uber-rad team mate:).



First things first I have a few thank you's to share. I wouldn't get to fulfill my huge passion for adventure racing without these peeps:

Mr. MOMAR himself, Bryan Tasaka. A man with a vision who

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