Brian McCurdy

Brian McCurdy

Title: Photographer & Gear Tester

Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Expertise & Background

  • Topics of Expertise: Biking, backcountry skiing, backpacking, hiking, bikepacking
  • Years of Writing: 8+
  • Years of Gear Testing: 8+
  • Previous Publications: Several photos in Trail Runner Magazine and Canadian Running Magazine


Why I Chose This Career

My wife Sasha and I love to spend time in the mountains, and I love to document our activities and the beauty of our surroundings. I also have a bit of a gear addiction, to testing new equipment and apparel is pretty ideal.


How I Began My Career

I started documenting our adventures locally and abroad before working as a trail running race photographer. I loved taking action photos that highlighted the personal effort as well as the amazing locations. This, combined with my aforementioned gear addiction, made the transition to testing and photographing outdoor gear an obvious path.

Recent Articles

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Rossignol Alltrack Elite 130 LT Ski Boot Review

Last Updated: October 15, 2020

Rossignol is one of the biggest and most respected names in the ski industry, and their Alltrack collection of touring boots offers quality performance for backcountry skiers focused on the downhill...

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Nemo Hornet Osmo 3P Tent Review

Last Updated: April 11, 2023

NEMO is a leader in the lightweight backpacking tent market, and their Hornet stands out for its two-door-and-vestibule layout in an ultralight package. My wife and I recently took the three-person version to...

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Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody Review

Last Updated: February 23, 2023

Patagonia’s Nano Puff remains one of the most popular and recognizable insulated jackets on the market today. But with a fresh crop of new rivals, we felt it was time to take another look at this legendary synthetic piece. What we found is that the...

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Kamik Nation Plus Winter Boot Review

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

Kamik is a longstanding Canadian company that knows their shoes, and the Nation Plus is a staple in their men's line. A waterproof and seam-sealed suede upper and Heat-MX thermal insulation meet a gusseted tongue and deep, confidence-inspiring lugs to...