Making Tracks
Small community has impressive list of easy and challenging trails
(This is the fifth column in a series about the best trails to explore, city by city, regional district by regional district, in the Southern Interior.) The...
Okanagan has more provincial parks than just about anywhere else
(This is the fourth in a series of columns about the best trails to explore, city by city and regional district by regional district in the Southern Interior.)...
A wide variety of regional parks in the Central Okanagan
(This is the third column in a new series detailing of the best trails to explore city by city, and regional district by regional district, throughout the...
Finding your way on Kelowna best cycling trails
(This is the second column in a series detailing of the best trails to explore city by city and regional district by regional district, throughout the Southern...
Where to cycle in the Southern Interior
Without question, the most common query received by the Sheriff and Constant Companion Carmen during their 27 years of outdoor recreation adventures is:...
Preparing your bike for the upcoming riding season
This is the fifth and final column in the series on maintenance, repair and riding your bike or e-bike. Most cyclists don't pedal fast enough. The best...
Caring for your bike much easier with these techniques
This is the fourth column in a series about maintenance, repair and riding tips for your bike or e-bike. Use dry lube chain lubrication in the hot and dry...
Seven-day Isla Espiritu Santo paddle full of ups and downs
Towering pink cliffs. Twenty white sand beaches. Flying manta rays. Swimming with curious California sea lion pups. Snorkeling with tropical fish. Endless...
Tire maintenance for your bike
This is the third column in a series on how to customize your new, or new-to-you, bike or e-bike to make it the most comfortable bicycle you have ever pedalled....
How to make you bicycle the most comfortable ride ever
This is the second column in a series on how to customize your new or new-to-you bike/e-bike to make it the most comfortable bicycle you have ever pedalled. In...
Arrival of March signals the start of a new cycling year
March. Warm temperatures. Sunshine. Blue skies. Time to dust off the bike. It's that time of year again, when the hearts of cyclists start to pound, their...
Ski season winding down but still lots to do on the hills
The 2024-25 ski and snowboard season is winding down but there are still lots of reasons to hit the slopes with an avalanche of special events and activities at...
A few tips to start cross-country skiing this winter
Many cross-country ski instructors say it's relatively easy to learn how to skate ski but even they are still learning to fine-tune their classic technique...
How to choose the right cross-country ski equipment
One of the biggest questions at Southern Interior cross-country ski swaps is the proper length for skis and poles while fitting boots. It is relatively easy to...
Ski and snowboard waxing basics for downhill, cross-country beginners
For the past 20-plus years, the Ski Sheriff has posted tips about using the proper equipment for downhill and cross-country skiing, its maintenance and skiing...
Cold weather tips for mid-winter outdoor adventures
Mother Nature kindly provided us with a warning this week that winter is still with us, and we need to remember everything we've learned from going out...
South Okanagan cross-country ski area goes snowshoe-only
The sad demise of the McKinney Nordic Ski Club's cross-country ski operation for three seasons is a cautionary tale for other cross-country ski areas. At...
West Kelowna cross-country ski area enjoying a successful season
Telemark Nordic Club has had a banner year, with regular snowfalls, successful fund-raising drives and community events, both before and after its ski area near...
With the season started, it's time for a cross-country ski lesson
The 2024-25 cross-country ski season is well underway but how much do you remember from last season? The Ski Sheriff always goes back to the basics of his...
XC ski area near Kamloops offering more off-piste adventure
A popular cross-country ski area south of Kamloops has something new this winter for those who enjoy backcountry exploration. "We are proud to have...