Eb's Adventure Blog

Why do you have to work so hard to ski when it's cold out? We've all felt it, especially living here in Saskatchewan where the polar vortex dips down to give us a taste of arctic frigidity every so often....

During the month of February you can keep yourself busy every weekend at a local cross country ski event.  There are some bigger loppets during the winter such as the Prince Albert Loppet and the Don Allen Saskaloppet, but in between there are...

Our ski tech guy Jeff usually has weekends off, and he makes good use of them.  Here are three of his favourite winter adventures. Backcountry trek into Bear Trap Lake Located in Prince Albert National Park, this little lake is a...

Liquid glide waxes have been gaining popularity in the nordic skiing world.  They are affordable and a lot easier to apply than a hot wax.  It's still recommended that you hot wax your skis regularly depending on the km's you are putting...

Recognize this toque?  This is the Gunde Hat, by Swix.  It was launched in 1974 and became one of the most recognizable toques in the world of cross country skiing.  You still see it at almost every major ski event in the...

Camping quilts have been around for decades but are recently experiencing renewed popularity. If you're only looking to purchase one sleeping system you'll need to choose between a quilt and a traditional sleeping bag.  There are pros and cons to each style....

There are some important things to consider when buying a tent to ensure you get the right one for your needs.  A good quality tent will last a long time when cared for properly, so make sure you'll be happy...

Whenever we have a staff trip we fight over who gets to be in Jeff's food group.  The man is a wizard with the dutch oven, and here are a few of his recipes to get you started with your...