Ryan Stuart

Jan 22, 2025 | explore-mag.com | Ryan Stuart

During the winter, climate change often feels like an abstract concept—in the face of an icy north wind, it is something going on somewhere else. In British Columbia, the winter of 2023-24 was not one of those times. First, the flakes didn’t fall. There was a record low amount of snow on the ground in the mountains of southern BC in early January.

Dec 3, 2024 | skicanadamag.com | Ryan Stuart

Reading Time: 6 minutesOOOH, IT FITS SO GOODWe haven’t seen so much innovation in ski boots since, maybe, Bob Lange introduced plastic shells in 1962. Since that time we’ve cranked them tight with an assortment of buckles that all worked in roughly the same way. No longer. The BOA dial, introduced in four boots last year, will dominate shop walls this winter. Salomon, Atomic, K2 and Fischer are all expanding their initial BOA offerings and Technica and Nordica are joining the party.

Nov 20, 2024 | skimag.com | Ryan Stuart

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Ski jackets get all the attention, but we think it’s harder to find a great pair of pants. We also think it’s more important: Your legs get a lot more use than your upper body while skiing, so if your pants are too tight, baggy, or just don’t fit right, you’re going to notice.

Nov 17, 2024 | skicanadamag.com | Ryan Stuart

Reading Time: 8 minutesTo ski the glades a skier must be able to see the trees from the forest. In a way we are doing the same thing writing this buyer’s guide. We consider all the media events and launches, press releases and catalogues, marketing speak and lofty promises and spend our winter and spring hacking at the brush to find the solid wood, the stuff that matters. A big part of that is identifying the trends shaping the future of ski gear. The biggest trend is sustainability.

Nov 15, 2024 | cyclingmagazine.ca | Robyn Milburn |Ryan Stuart

Decades ago, the B.C. capital was on its way to becoming an MTB centre. Then, trail development languished. Today, the riding in the region is starting to show the promise that always seemed to be there . . . This article is for Canadian Cycling Magazine members only. Join the club today for exclusive access to in-depth stories, tips and reviews, as well as access to a community of riders, just like you!Learn more and become a member >> Already a member?