SEVEN SUMMER SPORTS FOR 2021 Whether or not travel restrictions will have most Western Canadians exploring their backyards or beyond this summer, one lesson from last year applies: if you’re trying a new sport or rediscovering an old one, shop early and be prepared to pay full retail to get the best selection of hot gear for summer pastimes. Check travel restrictions and local websites for safety and health information before visiting attractions this summer. By Steve Threndyle
Camping Even if you already live in a dream home, that doesn’t mean that you don’t enjoy sleeping under the stars in a spacious family tent— maybe one filled with thick foam mattresses and puffy down sleeping bags. Essential Gear: MEC’s Big Agnes Big House ($549) is tall enough for adults to stand up in and roomy enough to house a bunch of rowdy eight-year olds on a backyard sleepover adventure. Colourcoded poles and attachment points make set-ups a snap. The waterproof tent/fly fabric and seamless wrap-around bathtub floor won’t leak in a late afternoon cloudburst. Accessorize in style with a Stanley Trigger Action travel mug ($32.95) for hot coffee or cold beer and wine courtesy a Yeti Tundra cooler ($399.99). Where to Go: With B.C. campsite bookings at a premium in summer, try remote Forest Service recreational sites in the Cariboo Chilcotin North tourism region.
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