Outdoor Skills And Thrills
169 Anten Street P7B 5J5 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Today the sun is shining strong and there's barely any wind, it's one of those days when -40 actually feels kinda nice with the proper layers on Normally in NW Ontario we get like 2 months of -20 to -40 as the highs, but this year we have certainly been spoiled with temps usually not going below -10 all winter. Let's see what the next month and a half will bring of Chris Chapman by Aric Fishman

Think warm thoughts Thankfully it's just 1 week of this brutal cold, then it's back to bein' mild and wild Compiling the info of all the sweet new boulder problems and areas I had the pleasure to develop last rock season with friends or alone. I'm thinking [very] soon there will be enough areas and problems established to start hammering out a legit bouldering guidebook for the region ... You can submit any new route info on my website in the main menu under Explore Mo...re > New Routes & Updates. by Aric Fishman (@outdoor_skills) of Paul Desaulniers (@paul_rdes) working an unfinished proj at Claghorn See more

It's that puffy jacket & ski goggles kinda weather

It's always nice running into friends when out climbing One day when this covidness is over, we are all going to reunite and reconnect, and it shall be so glorious

Cheers to people who help you reach the sky with their shining light of Deana Renaud (@deanarenaud @gettinglostonthe49th) raising the roof on 2021, by @outdoor_skills

Yesterday was Summit's birthday, 3 years strong! I am truly blessed to have her in my life, and I make sure she knows it every day by having her with me every step of the way Picture 1 - 3 year old Summit Picture 2 - 3 month old Summit

Happy new year everyone May your 2021 shine bright with family, friends and adventures! How did I spend the last day of 2020? Climbing... How did I spend the first day of 2021? Climbing...... I think I see a pattern See more

Grandy Mardy Falls at Kama Bay is shaping up nicely First guided outing of this (unusual) winter season is happening this weekend at Orient Bay Very excited I'm able to continue showing people an awesome experience climbing in this beautiful region No public adventures & courses being offered right now due to covid, however bookings for private/group adventures & courses are still a GO! ... www.OutdoorSkillsAndThrills.com See more

Just as the ice starts to form In and around Thunder Bay, Ontario, we launch our Ice Climbing and Snowshoeing Adventures with our Exclusive winter tourism opera...tor Outdoor Skills And Thrills !! Have you ever climbed a frozen waterfall? The time is now. Stay with us, Play with them. Win Win !

The second big hunk of ice we climbed yesterday. 55 meters of multiple fun & exciting lines were enjoyed on Glace Éclatante (translation: Exploding Ice) by Chris and I at the Orient Bay Palisades Unfortunately though it doesn't look like I'll be able to run any guided outings for at least 2 weeks with the lockdown starting this Saturday Be diligent, be responsible, wash your hands frequently.... by Aric Fishman (@outdoor_skills) See more

Did you know there are big granite boulders in the town of Lappe, just a 30 minute drive from Thunder Bay??...in a region with primarily diabase as the rock type, big granite boulders are a real treat to play on so close to home! This boulder field is unfortunately hidden on a buddy's parents' property that they'd like to keep private...but after sampling the quality of the rock there and seeing what lies just out of sight in the forest, I'm convinced there must be more big... fields of granite boulders with primo landings around I love Northwest Ontario, always filled with wicked surprises! by GoPro on timelapse mode of me (@outdoor_skills) getting after some fresh granite problems See more

Climbing up a maze of frozen dreamcicles Thanks Jamie (@funky.fresh) for snapping this rad shot of me today @outdoor_skills www.OutdoorSkillsAndThrills.com

Ahhhhhhhhh! Another amazing day.

This summer I ventured up a couple new chimney climbs at Claghorn that ended up being preeeetty wicked One of which was a real tight chimney I bolted on lead and called 'Modern Day Explorer' going at around 5.10 something, and this wide one pictured here which ended up taking all gear placements at around 5.8 +extra loose blocks sketch-factor..I named 'The Art of Discovery'. Around this region going up untouched lines ground up onsight usually means lots of moss, and lots... of choss... So not really something I would recommend to just anyone because of the high risk associated with loose rock. Shout out to Harris for putting up with (and encouraging) my ground-up chossaneering escapades I'll def clean those climbs up next rock season though and share them with everyone since they're real treats that should be repeated. by my GoPro setup on timelapse, of me (@outdoor_skills) half way up the FA/FFA of 'The Art of Discovery' - 5.8ish See more

So honoured to be nominated by the community in the 'Best Outdoor Adventure Business' category alongside with my good friends at Wilderness Supply, Sail Superior and Seek Adventure and Tours! Thank you Voting is now open in The Walleye's 9th annual readers’ survey and this year they are sweetening the pot with the ultimate TBaycation! Vote in at least one category per section for a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience, courtesy of Visit Thunder Bay. http://www....thewalleye.ca/bestof-tbaycation-giveaway/ The Prize: Outdoor Skills And Thrills - two single climber passes The Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel - two-night stay The Real Jamaican Jerk - gift certificate The Waterfront BIA - gift certificate La Poutine - gift certificate Java Hut - gift certificate Eagle Canyon Adventures - admission for two Magnus Theatre - two tickets for next season Thunder Bay Country Market - gift certificate Total value: $1000 Visit Thunder Bay The Walleye - Thunder Bay's Arts & Culture Magazine

Life is short, get outside Image I shot of Deana enjoying the beauty of her hometown in Nipigon, just one month after a nearly fatal collision with a moose on the hwy...a true Northwest Ontario adventurer if I've ever seen one nature is like medicine for the soul.