Before heading into the backcountry, make sure you stop in at Valhalla Pure Outfitters, experts in equipping adventurers with the safety and convenience items they’ll need to survive in the great, wide wilderness. Waterproof stuffsacks in every colour and size you can imagine are ideal luggage for canoe and kayaking trips; quick-dry towels and miniature lights will also come in handy. Compasses, maps, GPS systems, watches — whatever you need to feel and keep safe in the backcountry, you’ll find at this BC-based outfitter.
This West Broadway outdoor and adventure shop carries sporting goods and supplies for all seasons. When it comes to camping gear, you’ll find backpacks, tents, all-weather sleeping bags and mats, climbing gear and much more. Gourmet campers will love the selection of kitchen utensils, cookware and easy-to-prepare packs of pad Thai, lasagne and other dehydrated edibles from Backpackers Pantry. If you’re really planning on going off the grid, check out the GPS and navigation equipment and pick up a universal battery charger or a solar kit to ensure you’ve got some portable power when you’re deep in the woods.
Inspired by British Columbia’s rugged wilderness and epic outdoor playgrounds, specifically the Kootenay provincial park the store is named for, these outfitters are all about adventure and exploration. From the rigorous mountaineer to the beginner snowplower, Valhalla has your ski and snow needs covered. With an impressive and comforting supply of avalanche safety gear and skis, boards and boots to suit every style and experience level, this BC-owned and operated shop is a local favourite.