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Tips to Save $ On Outdoor Gear

Listen, Outdoor gear can be expensive… we get it! 😅 Here are 5 tips to help you save money and make your dollars stretch longer.1. QUALITY over quantity, always.We’re firm believers in this. That’...

The Fireweed of Yukon

We all recognize the purple flowers of fireweed.   In 1957 fireweed was chosen as the floral emblem of Yukon.  We see this flower crossed under our Yukon coat of arms.  Fireweed is very hardy, just...

How to dress for the Klondike Road Relay

The Relay is at a tricky time of year.  It could be sunny and warm.  It could snow.  You might be running at 1pm or 1am and of course you need to consider team costumes! However, even if you are d...

Merino Wool is Great for Summer!

Merino is an ideal fibre for summer apparel in hot, dry, and humid conditions.  This is because it has evolved in nature to keep sheep alive and comfortable in all the extremes of heat, cold and we...

Small, Important Steps for Our Environment

In 2018, Coast Mountain coordinated environmental funding from Patagonia’s Wholesale Impact Grants Program to help enhance salmon habitat. This was a unique project because so many groups worked to...