Eb's Adventure Blog

It's more important than you might think to get the right size cross country skis for kids. Learn how to choose the right sized gear whether it's new or used. 

Hi everyone, it's the folks from Eb's again! As a paddling shop we get a lot of questions about how long it takes to paddle some common routes nearby, such as from Fred Heal Canoe Launch to the city. Having some...

Your new skis will last many years when cared for properly. If you avoid skiing on debris, regularly wax your glide zones and keep your skins clean you will maximize the lifespan of your skis. Glide zone maintenance This applies...

Ask any outdoor adventurer what their favourite book or movie is and you usually get ten answers (at least) and an hour long conversation. It's just about impossible to pick just one.  So of all the stories that make us...

It's bad enough to throw out food that has spoiled in your fridge. But if you've hauled that food for a week or two and have no plan B for a meal, it can be devastating. There are some foods that...

If you're looking to buy a roof rack you'll need to know the following about your vehicle: year make model roof type Year, make and model are easy. Roof type is where it can get tricky, but it's vitally important you...

Tea time is all about slowing the day down for a little while, and a Trangia is the perfect stove for the job. Yes, it takes a little longer to boil water than a roaring MSR Whisperlite, but it`s quiet,...

You know when you're packing for a trip and trying not to bring TOO much gear - but there's that one thing you bring even though it's a luxury? Here's our staff picks: the things that almost always make it...

There is a right way and a wrong way to put on your loaded backpack, and you'll know by the end of a day of hiking.  The right way carries the load on your hips so you can use the...

Overview: This is a 2-3 day trip suitable for most paddlers. The Waterhen winds east through Meadow Lake Provincial Park through mixed forest. There are some Class I and II rapids and when water levels are low be prepared to wade...