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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Scarpa Zodiac Tech GTX Boot Review

Last Updated: January 21, 2022

Scarpa’s Zodiac Tech GTX takes their Zodiac Plus backpacking boot and adds a technical slant for light mountaineering objectives. I wore the boot while hiking around Canada and during a demanding 16...

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Ortovox Diract Voice Review

Last Updated: September 23, 2022

Backcountry skiing has exploded in recent years, and avalanche safety technology has followed suit with plenty of easy-to-use beacons. Released last year to quite a bit of fanfare, Ortovox’s Diract Voice is one of the most inventive options on the...

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MSR Access 3 Tent Review

Last Updated: October 28, 2019

Tent manufacturers constantly are pushing the limits of weight and weather protection, and 4-season tents designed to withstand harsh conditions tend to fall on the heavy side of the spectrum. Yet MSR essentially created a new category with their...

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Arc'teryx Sabre SV Jacket Review

Last Updated: February 26, 2025

Arc'teryx Sabre SV ski shell is one of a kind. Outfitted with Gore's most protective Pro membrane that features their Most Rugged Technology for added durability, this jacket is built to handle extreme weather and rough use both in and out of bounds...