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Making two sticks of metal fun and different is difficult, but Yardsale’s ski poles have done just that.
Olivia Wiens
Olivia Wiens is a freelance journalist with a passion for the environment and the beings who inhabit it. She aims to authentically experience nature as it’s been given to us, advocating for leave no trace movements and inclusivity in the outdoor community. She has written for publications like Canadian Geographic and SheDoesTheCity, and is actively growing her portfolio as a recent Toronto Metropolitan University grad. Currently living in the East Kootenays, Olivia is an avid peace-seeker, hiker, camper and paddleboarder.
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