The leaves are falling, the mercury in your thermometer is dropping, and the calendar’s pages are slowly flipping forward. Normally, people wouldn’t be too excited for summer to be over, but you’re a skier and you can’t wait to head out to your local Vancouver ski shops and get back out on the slopes! Here […]

Do your boots give you trouble before you even hit the slopes? Does one foot feel OK but the other is just not right no matter how many boots you buy? The professional boot-fitters at Destination Slope & Surf Outfitters know your pain. As we say to our clients, “The functioning, or biomechanics of your […]

  An end of summer ritual usually sees parents searching closets and basements to see what’s still wearable for back-to-school and winter gear for the family. Your kids likely grew like weeds over the summer. So although it seems like just yesterday you bought them new ski boots and snowboards, you know you just can’t […]

Are you ready for ski season? …….Part One Labor Day has just passed and before you know it Thanksgiving is here and everyone starts to think ski season. Why not get a jump on the line ups and clean out your ski closet now? If you have a young family you will want the kids […]

Mom, I’m bored! There’s nothing to do-ooh. Have you heard that yet? Barely out of school, the sun is shining and that kid-specialty whine doesn’t take long to surface, does it? But you know, whether it’s splashing in a pool wearing water-wings, learning how to swim at the local aquatic centre, or diving into the […]

Watersports – Tubes and other towables Whether drifting alone along a lazy river, having fun on a two or three-seater tube with friends, or carving into choppy water behind a boat or jet-ski, locals and tourists alike are discovering towables like never before. That’s good news for the crew here at Destination Surf & Slope […]

Paddle boarding is a blast — a blast to your core, that is. Almost every muscle group is tested to the extreme, which is why it’s best to find a calm spot when you’ve only begun to learn what’s SUP. Thankfully, this gorgeous city has enough chill spots with beautiful backdrops for you to enjoy. Here […]

Your bags are packed; you’re ready to go — now all you need is an itinerary. Here’s how to ensure your weekend getaway to Okanagan Lake is jam-packed with adventure, sightseeing and, of course, wine. Surf and Sand Water enthusiasts may be overwhelmed with the sheer number of hours they can clock on Okanagan Lake. […]

Winter skiing can be terrific but the real treat in a ski season is in the Spring. Warmer weather, softer snow, the smell of new growth all add up to a mountain experience that many people miss. There is always something happening on the slopes – including the odd bear sighting -yet most people don’t […]