About:Liz
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Last Season Teaser..From Team Rider Danny Leblanc
Just in case you were really getting withdrawal symptoms… Video Credit: Danny Leblanc […]
FSS Sponsored Athlete Team: One Spot Open!
Do you love our shop? Are you an awesome boarder or skier and living in Revelstoke? We have have one spot which has opened up on our team for the 2016/17 winter season. If you think you are the one who could fill it, we’d like to hear from you. Please send a brief bio […]
Part Time Job Opening For the Summer!
Part Time Sales Associate Free Spirit Sports & Leisure Ltd Job Description We have a vacancy for a part time seasonal sales associate for the summer. Position will be from June 20th- Sept 3rd (dates can be flexible), for 3 days per week (mon-weds), plus some saturdays (approx 20 hours per week). Duties include: Helping […]
Can You SUP Your Climbing Gear??
In #revelstoke you can!! We always like to think anything is possible here in Revelstoke! Well a few days ago Remi our new store manager (well sorta new, he’s been in the job 8 months now), decided to borrow some shop paddleboards and try something new. So with some trusty climbing buddies, they headed out […]
Gear Reveiw: Outdoor Research
By Charles Morin (Portrait photo credit: Danny Leblanc) Credit: Seb Grondin This year Charles Morin (aka:Chuck), one of our team riders was sponsored by Outdoor Research and so got to try out some of the stuff first hand. We are now carrying a great selection of mens’ and womens’ outwear to add to our existing […]
Free Your Revelstoke Spirit Photo/Video Competition!
Get your creative juices going and win some swag! We’re launching a new photo and video competition to see what you’ve got out there. Send us your pictures and video clips for a chance to win some sweet prizes from Mountain Hardwear (like an awesome jacket or two)!! Each monday we’ll draw a winner who […]
RMR Opening Day Edit: Team Rider Alex Bell
FSS athlete Alex Bell waited all night to get the first chair at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Awesome Alex! […]
Hardly Working Snowboard Film: Featuring Local Revelstoke Riders!
FSS Team Riders Jean-Guy Michaud & Danny Leblanc star in this year’s epic presentation by The Business Ltd. You’ll recognize local names and Revy hot spots all over the place. Warning: Don’t try this at home! […]
FSS Team Rider: Lia Stovel
Another season is upon us. I’m back for year two with free spirit sports and ecstatic about how things are shaping up. I have high hopes and high goals set for myself this season which are going to include some big days in the backcountry surrounding our beautiful town. Outdoor Research and Free Spirit are […]
FSS Team Rider: Jean-Guy Michaud
I’ve been living here for 7 years and Revelstoke as never disappointed me so far. Every year is a new adventure with plenty of new zones to be discovered, it’s kind of endless! It’s always hard to predict the season here because of the unpredictable weather rolling in and out of those 4 valleys that […]
FSS Team Skier: Rylan Kappler
Shopping local is a big part of my life, no matter the price, I support people in the same town trying to get by just as I am. But besides being in business for 23 years in Revelstoke British Columbia , Free Spirit Sports is by far the best and most versatile gear shop; from […]
FSS Team Rider: Danny Lebanc (aka @dangerleblanc)
This is my 3rd year riding on the Free Spirit team and I’m more excited than ever for the upcoming season. Liz and Elmer have been really good to us over the years, but this year they’ve really been working hard to get the team hooked up with new gear. I’m stoked to be riding […]
FSS Team Rider: Bryn Clingwall (Brynja)
Bryn grew up in the interior of Beautiful British Columbia, so that means snow, and lots of it! Bryn has been snowboarding since he could strap a pair of Sorels into a Canadian Tire board. Moving to Revelstoke after University at the age of 19, Bryn was immediately immersed in the love of the mountains. […]
FSS Team Skier: Alex Bell!
This year once again I’m blessed to be on the free spirit team & I am stoked! I’m really honoured to be reppin’ FSS because of all the time , hard work and overall effort that Liz and Elmer put in to make it the best it can be for us. With the season on […]
FSS Winter Team 2015/16 Is Here!
Time to announce the Free Spirit Winter Team athletes! First up is Charles Morin….here’s what he has to say about the season fast approaching! This is the time of the year where all our dreams are made of powder slashes and pillow popping… FSS got our back with some of the most solid brands out […]
Job Opportunity- Retail Store Manager
Job Opportunity with Free Spirit Sports We are currently looking for a full time permanent store manager to join our fun, but professional team at Free Spirit Sports. Overall responsibilities include day to day store management; customer service and sales, optimizing store performance, stock management, team leadership & training, social media communication and participating in […]
How To Beat The Heat!
Written by Serenity Morgan Photos by Danny LeBlanc I am hot. It’s been hot. It is going to continue to be hot. So what to do to beat the heat that’s fun, adventurous and active? This has been the conundrum of the summer thus far for Danny and I. As a couple we are most […]
Elmer
Elmer, who started the store in 1992, has been in town since the 80’s. Our original free spirit; he is committed to the community and living life with an active family. He has a passion for helping parents and kids get the most from outdoor experiences. As a snowboarder and skier, kayaker and hiker, Elmer […]
Into the (BC) Wilds…Team Athlete Alex Goes Exploring.
By Alex Bell (Photo Credits: Johnny Antoniuk) So, my humble photographer Johnny and I took a trip to one of the old mining towns in BC to get some shots of the ghost town and to scope potential spots for next year. During the time there we found so many amazing features that require only […]
Road Trip!..North Cascades, WA State!
By FSS Team Rider Charles Morin A couple of months ago we were down Washington in the little town of Glacier. No wifi, no cell towers, life is pure and simple. Although Mt Baker was already suffering from a very mild winter, the 2 running chairlifts still got you up and there was still plenty […]
Have a Pack Obsession? Read on….
By Bryn Clingwall..FSS Team Rider In this blog it actually is my pleasure to introduce some backpack brands and some different styles of backpacks. I’m not sure about you, but I admit that I have a bag problem, ranging from skate to snow to camera packs. I love ’em, one cannot have too many bags, […]
Rome in Revelstoke Backcountry
By Danny Leblanc On December 29th, Chuck Morin, Oli Trudel and I decided to go have a look at some intimidating terrain in the Revelstoke backcountry. The bitter cold almost kept us in bed, but the sun was shining and we knew there would be fresh snow where we planned on going. Our day approached […]