Author

Alex Cooper

Alex Cooper is a ski bum who spent the last eight years as a reporter and editor with the Revelstoke Review. You can follow his adventures on Instagram @lxdisaster or at alexcooperexplores.com.

Alex's Latest Articles

Bikepacking routes: Getting started in the Revelstoke area

Bikepacking: Learn about Revelstoke local routes to get you warmed up for post-COVID international adventures

The man of inspiration

The pandemic has created new adversity for many in Revelstoke. Alex Cooper checks in with Revelstoke downhill mountain biking pioneer Chris Miller, who shares his perspectives on maintaining momentum through tough personal challenges.

Winter bike commuting in Revelstoke — it’s not that crazy

Commuting by bike through a Revelstoke winter may not be for all cyclists, but with a few key pieces of equipment, there's nothing holding confident riders back from a year-round ride.

Can Revelstoke afford lower propane rates?

FortisBC proposes to save Revelstokians $400 per year on their heating bills, but is this the way we should be going in the midst of a climate crisis?

Taking another swing at golf

The ultimate challenge: Can you get me to enjoy golf in under an hour?

A good walk improved

A light-hearted look at Revelstoke’s disc golf scene

Men moving mountains

'Sometimes it’s healthy to not talk and be in the present moment and have a rest from the busy mind.'

Proposed new Revelstoke Adventure Park expands plans as it slowly moves forward

Scope of Revelstoke Adventure Park expands to include riverside hotel, RV park

Searching for alpine gold

The Gold Range was first traversed on skis 40 years ago and has emerged as a classic amongst serious tourers in Revelstoke.

No movement on Mountain View property

An update on the Mountain View property.