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Vince Hempsall

Vince Hempsall lives in the beautiful mountain town of Nelson, British Columbia, where he spends his time rock climbing, backcountry skiing and mountain biking (when not working). He is the editor of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and online editor for the Mountain Culture Group.

Gear Reviews

September 29, 2023

Honest Review: Kathmandu Heli R Down Jacket and Carrillon Shirt

Fishing

June 15, 2023

Castlegar’s Pygmy Goat Fishing Guide

LakesAthletesEnvironmentPeople

March 8, 2022

Freediving Under Canada’s Frozen Lakes

SkiingSport

January 20, 2022

The T-bar is “One Beer Long” and 5 Other Reasons Why The Arrow Lakes Region is Awesome

SportClimbingGear Reviews

December 10, 2021

Honest Review: Voormi Treeline Hoodie

Gear ReviewsMountaineeringSkiingSport

November 22, 2021

Honest Review: Arc’teryx Acrux LT GTX Boot for Mountaineering

September 27, 2021

A Grape Winery In Nakusp? Arrow Lakes Offers Up Some Delicious Surprises

September 27, 2021

Why Castlegar Should Be On Your Must-Visit List This Fall

Gear Reviews

July 31, 2021

Honest Review: Durston X-Mid 1 Ultralight Tent

PaddlingFestivalsRiversCultureEnvironmentSport

July 17, 2021

The Clearwater Kayak Festival Is One Hull Of A Good Time. Here’s Why.

Gear Reviews

May 1, 2021

Honest Review: Zapped Outfitters Clothing and Accessories

OceansRiversAthletesSurfingEnvironmentPeopleSport

March 24, 2021

Ben Gravy Surfed Every State In America. Including Kansas. Here’s How.

Gear Reviews

February 17, 2021

Honest Review: The Fozz Longboard Slopedeck

ArtIssuesCulture

February 3, 2021

This is Why You Should Care About The Rise Of Rogue Media

ArtCreaturesProfilesCultureEnvironmentPeople

December 10, 2020

See The Dinosaurs of Western Canada in This Jurassic Map by Artist Ray Troll

Gear Reviews

December 7, 2020

Honest Review: Truckit Bucket Tote

Gear Reviews

December 3, 2020

Honest Review: Lynx OGT Raven Double Ultralight Headlamp

ArtCitiesLakesMountainsCyclingCultureEnvironment

October 9, 2020

Slaycation! Exploring New Singletrack and Breweries From Kootenay Lake to Rossland

HistoryClimateCultureEnvironment

September 28, 2020

Great Balls Of Fire: A Look At Famous BC Meteorites

Gear Reviews

September 28, 2020

Honest Review: Rad Power Bikes RadRover Step-Thru Electric Fat Bike

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