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Comment bien choisir vos fixations de ski de randonnée?

How to choose the right ski touring bindings?

Have you bought a brand new pair of touring skis ? Now it's time to complete your equipment with ski touring bindings. Make sure you choose bindings that are suitable for your skis and your ski touring style.
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Comment bien choisir vos bottes de ski de randonnée?

How to choose the right ski touring boots?

Are your ski touring boots reaching the end of their life? Are you buying touring skis for the first time and looking for compatible ski boots? Make sure you make the best choice for your needs to enjoy your days on skis. There's nothing worse than feeling uncomfortable and unstable in your boots once you're on the mountain. Find out what to consider before buying a pair of ski touring boots.
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Conseils de pro pour skier à fond

Pro tips for skiing hard

Discover our recommendations for taking care of your cross-country skiing equipment and getting the most out of it on your next outings.
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Comment s'équiper pour le camping d'hiver?

How to gear up for winter camping?

How to gear up for winter camping: stay warm at night, dress in layers, eat well, and head out fully prepared.
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Vibram : Des semelles pour vos activités hivernales

Vibram: outsoles for your winter activities

Discover the best Vibram outsole to enjoy your outdoor activities with every stride.
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Comment bien choisir votre équipement de ski de fond classique?

How to choose the right classic cross-country ski equipment?

How to choose the right classic cross-country ski equipment? Are you an aerobics enthusiast looking to stay in shape all winter long? Classic cross-country skiing will be your new favorite sport! A sport of Scandinavian origin, classic cross-country skiing involves sliding one ski after the other with pushing movements on a mechanically marked track. Classic cross-country skis are very light and thin and do not have metal edges. Find out how to equip yourself from head to toe to get started on your new classic cross-country skiing adventures.
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Comment s’habiller pour le ski de fond classique?

How to dress for classic cross-country skiing?

To get the most out of your classic cross-country skiing outings, make sure you dress appropriately for the temperature and the intensity of your physical effort. First of all, it's important to know that before you start your classic cross-country skiing outing, it's perfectly normal to feel cold. Since cross-country skiing is an aerobic sport, you'll quickly warm up as you go.
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L'équipement de sécurité nautique obligatoire au Québec

Mandatory water safety equipment in Quebec

In Quebec, the law requires that all watercraft have a minimum of nautical safety equipment to navigate on inland waters such as a river or a small lake. Here is the basic equipment required for recreational boats such as canoes, kayaks , rowing boats, sailboats and small motorized boats
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Course à pied: s'entraîner sur la route ou sentiers?

Running: Training on the road or trails?

If you're planning to compete in any popular road or trail races this fall, you probably already have your training plan in place. But if you're wondering how to optimize your training, here are some key principles that should help you prepare.
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Quelles sont les marques de plein air locales et écoresponsables?

What are some local and eco-responsible outdoor brands?

One option is to equip yourself with local and eco-responsible outdoor brands to practice your outdoor activities.
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