Adventure

Daryl Berden and his 11-year-old son, Cayden, from Langley have been sharing their adventures around North America with the world through their Youtube channel since April 2020. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

B.C. father and son sharing North American adventures around the world

Daryl and Cayden Berden, with faithful pug Tosha, share adventures on Vancity Adventure channel

 

James Sails reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 24. (Submitted by James Sails)

Retired soldier conquers Mount Everest, fulfilling lifelong dream

East Sooke resident journeys to top of world in mountaineering quest

 

James Elliot is the only Canadian competing in this year’s X-Alps competition(Courtesy of Redbull)

B.C. paraglider competes across 5 countries in Red Bull X-Alps adventure race

X-alps consists of running, flying and paragliding for about 250 km a day.

 

Great rivals, better friends. Bill Brett (left) of Banzai congratulates Rupert Wong on Tsunami’s victory. Photo by Terry Farrell

Tsunami recaptures Comox Valley Snow to Surf title, Banzai second

The 2023 Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow To Surf Adventure Race had…

Great rivals, better friends. Bill Brett (left) of Banzai congratulates Rupert Wong on Tsunami’s victory. Photo by Terry Farrell
Bert terHart completed his journey from the mouth of the Fraser River to the edge of New Brunswick in six months. (Contributed by Bert terHart)

VIDEO: Acclaimed adventurer completes journey across Canada by canoe

Bert terHart began his solo adventure in April, canoeing and portaging across the country

Bert terHart completed his journey from the mouth of the Fraser River to the edge of New Brunswick in six months. (Contributed by Bert terHart)
Robin Norbury took motorbike on a ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, before riding the route with a friend to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. (Robin Norbury photo) Robin Norbury took motorbike on a ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, before riding the route with a friend to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. (Robin Norbury photo)

Courtenay friends head to Arctic Circle on motorcycles to fulfill 30-year dream

The two, aged 59 and 76, met a year ago after purchasing first motorbikes

Robin Norbury took motorbike on a ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, before riding the route with a friend to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. (Robin Norbury photo) Robin Norbury took motorbike on a ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, before riding the route with a friend to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. (Robin Norbury photo)
Expedition Canada 2022 is coming the Okanagan on June 5. (Photo- Expedition Canada)

VIDEO: The world’s biggest adventure race is coming to B.C.

The non-stop 500 km course will see world competitors traverse Okanagan terrain and water

Expedition Canada 2022 is coming the Okanagan on June 5. (Photo- Expedition Canada)
Jacqueline Windh and David Gilbert in June 2019 teamed up with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the Spanish Embassy and some Nuu-chah-nulth partners to undertake an historical expedition of Vancouver’s northwest coast. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Vancouver Island scientist gets national honour for coastal exploration

Royal Canadian Geographical Society honours Jacqueline Windh with medal

Jacqueline Windh and David Gilbert in June 2019 teamed up with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the Spanish Embassy and some Nuu-chah-nulth partners to undertake an historical expedition of Vancouver’s northwest coast. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
Gary the Cat is a popular instagram celebrity, with the famous adventure cat paying a visit to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and other RCR resorts this past week to mark the start of ski season. (JAmes Eastham photo)

Gary the Cat pays visit to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

The Rockies favourite adventure cat is doing a tour of RCR resorts this week

Gary the Cat is a popular instagram celebrity, with the famous adventure cat paying a visit to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and other RCR resorts this past week to mark the start of ski season. (JAmes Eastham photo)
Skiers line up to start the Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race. Photo by Tim Penney

Royal LePage Snow to Surf returns after two-year pandemic absence

Skis, paddles and cyclist combine in return of popular Comox Valley relay

Skiers line up to start the Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race. Photo by Tim Penney
Skiers line up to start the Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race. Photo by Tim Penney

Popular Comox Valley adventure race cancelled for 2021

COVID forces Comox Valley Royal LePage Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race cancellation again

  • Oct 21, 2020
Skiers line up to start the Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race. Photo by Tim Penney
Gabriola Island sailor Bert ter Hart returned last week from sailing around the world, navigating with only a sextant and compass. (Photos courtesy Bert ter Hart)

Gabriola man sails solo around the world, navigating with sextant and compass

Bert ter Hart and his Seaburban sailboat made it back to Vancouver Island last weekend

Gabriola Island sailor Bert ter Hart returned last week from sailing around the world, navigating with only a sextant and compass. (Photos courtesy Bert ter Hart)