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Jay MacArthur, volunteer with the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia
If you love something, you fight to protect it. Jay MacArthur has been volunteering as an advocate for park protection and trail maintenance in BC for over 40 years as a member of the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia and several other outdoor clubs and non-profits.
EJ Lange kayaking in Nootka Sound. Photo: EJ Lange
When you love something as much as EJ Lange loves kayaking, you make it your mission to share it with everyone. We chatted with EJ about how he is creating an inclusive community and getting more people out on the water in his role as the School and Operations Director at Jericho Beach Kayak.
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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: EJ Lange of Jericho Beach Kayak
Paul Taplin of Into the Wild Cycling Tours. Photo: Into the Wild Cycling Tours
You’ve heard the saying, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. Paul Taplin made that a reality when he launched Into the Wild Cycling Tours. He spends his days introducing people to the great outdoors around Vancouver and across the province.
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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Paul Taplin of Into the Wild Cycling Tours
Filsan Abdiaman of Project Love Run. Photo: Patrick Leung
Running can be an intimidating sport, especially for women and BIPOCs. That’s where Project Love Run comes in. Filsan Abdiaman created this inclusive community to organize events that connect and empower women through running.
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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Filsan Abdiaman of Project Love Run
Deanne Cote, Executive Director of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association
Mountain biking wouldn’t be possible without trail builders. Since 1997, the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) has built and maintained trails on Vancouver’s North Shore. We chatted with Executive Director Deanne Cote about the ways that the NSMBA has created a volunteer-oriented mountain biking community.
Ally Gandy backcountry skiing near Pemberton with her former mentor Kate Inch.
Are you looking to deepen your outdoor skills, but aren’t sure how to start? Mountain Mentors is a local non-profit organization that pairs mentors and mentees to help women and people of marginalized genders gain confidence in sports like backcountry skiing, rock climbing, and hiking. We chatted with Vice President Ally Gandy about the program and the outdoor community they are building.
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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Ally Gandy of Mountain Mentors
Arron Vickery guiding a school group. Photo: Sea to Sky Gondola/Taraogradyphoto.com
Have you thought about turning your love of the outdoors into a career? Arron Vickery did just that and now works at Squamish’s Sea to Sky Gondola conducting safety patrols, leading hiking tours, and creating new trails. We chatted with Arron about his passion for guiding and exploring around the Sea to Sky Gondola.
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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Arron Vickery of Sea to Sky Gondola
