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Smartwool is so much more than just a store selling great socks. They’re on a mission to defeat climate change and create a healthy space for everyone to get outside. They use ethically harvested merino wool for all their products, which is a natural and renewable fibre that is biodegradable after 10 years on the ground. What’s more, they partner with organizations dedicated to protecting the planet and the people in it including The Nature Conservancy, Protect Our Winters and the SOS Alumni Program. Stop by the Smartwool store in Banff (p 45) to see what’s happening in the community. -KATE BARKER
Bring a piece of the mountains home with an exclusive Banff charm from Pandora (p 47). The Whyte Museum Shop (p 46) sells exclusive mountain prints, souvenirs and a wide variety of books about mountain living including selections from the Banff Mountain Book Festival. Don't want to shop inside? Try their online shop and ask for curbside pick up! -TAYLOR JAINE 44
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Want to take part in all the hiking, camping and biking that the mountains have to offer, but need the right gear? Rent tried, tested and true gear in Banff. Get bikes for the trails and town, e-bikes and more at Banff Adventures (p 35). For bikes, e-bikes, camping equipment and fishing gear visit Bactrax (p 35). For bikes, e-bikes and an excellent retail selection, visit Chateau Mountain Sports (p 35) at the Fairmont Banff Springs. For canoe and kayak rentals, get on the water at the Banff Canoe Club (p 36). -KATE BARKER
ABOVE: IMAGE COURTESY OF SMARTWOOL LEFT: BACTRAX // KATHARYN SOTVEDT
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