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A hiker stands on a field of fallen trees and snow covering the Balu Trail in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park trails remain closed following heavy avalanche season

By Lys Morton ● Regional ● Jul 8, 2026

Balu Pass trail, along with two others are closed indefinitely as Parks Canada staff evaluate how much of the popular trails will need to be rebuilt.

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Bike riders on Salad Fingers trail at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. All are facing the camara, some are flashing a thumbs up.

The upper mountain at Revelstoke Mountain Resort is now open to mountain biking and hiking

By Lys Morton ● Recreation and Sports ● Jun 24, 2026

Stoke Climb, Mackenzie Ridge and the upper part of the Fifty Six Twenty remain closed due to snow.

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Family walking and biking on a Mount Revelstoke National Park path during the fall. Photo part of the Canada Strong Pass story.

Returning Canada Strong Pass means free access to Mount Revelstoke National Park all summer

By Lys Morton ● Outdoors ● Jun 17, 2026

From mountain biking trails to Meadows in the Sky hikes, Mount Revelstoke National Park is a source for various free outdoor activities this summer with Canada Strong Pass.

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Meghan Tabor in a pink cowboy hat, biking gear with a mountain bike at her feet. She is looking at the camera while smiling and throwing peace signs.

Meghan Tabor brings Revelstoke experience to BC’s mountain biking tourism industry

By Lys Morton ● Recreation and Sports ● Jun 17, 2026

The new Mountain Bike BC executive director says Revelstoke’s partnership between local biking club and tourism management organization is an example for the whole province.

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A Future West Moto Cross dirtbike racer taking a jump while another racer looks back at them in the air. Both are on the Revy Riders Dirtbike Club race course

How Revy Riders Dirtbike Club is bucking the odds

By Lys Morton ● Recreation and Sports ● Jun 11, 2026

While other motocross and dirt bike clubs are closing up shop, Revy Riders Dirtbike Club is gearing up for bigger races and community events.

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Go By Bike Week participants walk their bike across the street leading to Grizzly Plaza in Revelstoke

Revelstoke bylaws adapt to growing bike culture and e-bike riders

By Lys Morton ● Development ● May 27, 2026

Biking bylaws are expected to change over the next decade as new infrastructure and assisted bikes roll out, manager of development services says.

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Two bikers on a dirt trail at Revelstoke Mountain Resort with a gap in the trees showing the lower valley and one of the resort gondola cars

Revelstoke Mountain Resort extends bike park hours for summer season

By Lys Morton ● Recreation and Sports ● May 27, 2026

Evening hours, new group rides and local races on the schedule as the resort focuses on maintaining current trails.

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The Fall-Down Effect author Liz Johnston standing on a dock overlooking a large body of water. Her back is to the water, she is looking at the camera and smiling.

Canadian author balances climate grief with climate hope in debut novel

By Lys Morton ● Arts ● May 6, 2026

Liz Johnston’s The Fall-Down Effect pulls inspiration from forest industry conversations she grew up with in Revelstoke.

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Jeff Mitchell, daughter Aspen and Rachel Reimer holding bouquets of flowers celebrating ten years of Open Mountains Project Society

Open Mountains Project Society celebrates 10 years with new partnerships and funding strategies

By Lys Morton ● Featured ● Apr 29, 2026

Community support for inclusive outdoor recreation there, founder says as non-profit readies to expand programing.

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Jason Kelder, a middle-aged white man leaning against a desk at Revelstoke Mountain Resort's guest services. He is looking at the camera and smiling.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort wraps ‘up and down, challenging’ winter season

By Lys Morton ● Outdoors ● Apr 15, 2026

Large projects coming online are key for future terrain and infrastructure expansion, resort president says.

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