Our 2022 Hiking, Scrambling & Mountaineering Boot Selection - Women's Boots
We will be carrying 5 brands of women's hiking, scrambling and mountaineering boots this year:
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Our 2022 Hiking, Scrambling & Mountaineering Boot Selection - Men's Boots
We will be carrying 5 brands of boots this year:
Learn About Our Rental Pulks
We offer 2 pulks for rental.
Kinder Shuttle Sled System
The Kinder Shuttle Sled System by Wilderness Engineering is gear designed with the goal of family in mind.
This pulk is perfect for hauling gear on backcountry camping trips.
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Tips on Purchasing Snowshoes
Winter in Alberta is incredibly beautiful but it can be long, depending on the year.
If you enjoy winter sports then long winters with plenty of snow are a bonus!
If you are looking for a new winter sport to try this year, then you should consider snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is one of the most accessible winter sports for all ages. If you can walk, you can snowshoe.
Snowshoeing in deep soft snow after a winter storm allows you to access and explore not easily accessible spots with normal winter boots. And that can be magical and spectacular!
Thank You Skier Bob
After 13 years of providing over 3,000 cross-country ski updates in Alberta and maintaining the Skier Bob website, Skier Bob (aka Bob Truman) has decided to pass on the reins to Skier Roger.
The Skier Bob website has been the “go to” website to visit for over a decade to learn about ski conditions with skiers submitting reports daily.
In an article on CBC, Bob shared, "I thought by writing about where I've been, people would share their story about where they've been, and it just grew and grew from that."
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Celebrating 50 Years!
2021 marks our 50th Anniversary!
Norseman Outdoor Specialists was opened in 1971 as a way for the original Norwegian owners, to help supply XC ski equipment to their friends.
Since then, our passion for the community and outdoors has helped us transform and grow, and we now specialize in cross country skiing, hiking and climbing.
We are proud and honoured to be part of the Calgary ski and outdoor community for over 50 years.
Returning Home
Even with the rich history that we’ve had in our 50 years of operations, sometimes one of those many lives that we’ve touched will come back and surprise us – in the best possible way.
Trolls figure significantly in Norwegian folklore, and as most of you will have noticed, we have a number of the littler versions (and one bigger one) hiding throughout the store.
Boot Size Conversion Chart
Converting between EU and US sizes is challenging, so we made a handy chart that you can use to see if we have the size you are looking for.
What to Pack on a Backpacking Trip
Whether it is your first backpacking trip ever or your first of the season, it can be hard to remember everything you need to bring with you. It can also be easy to get into a rut and bring the same things every time, regardless of if you actually use them. We’ve outlined how we think about packing for a trip, and provided a handy packing list.
Random Camping in Alberta
With cancelled international vacation plans, many of us are looking at a very empty summer calendar. If you want to try backcountry camping but don't have a reservation, this might be the year to try some random camping. In Alberta random camping is permitted in both Public land Use Zones (PLUZ) and Wildland Provincial Parks (WPP) subject to certain restrictions and guidelines. Many of these areas are very easy to access and are on common maps, such as the Gemtrek series.