Vince Hempsall

Communications Manager @ PaddleBC

About

I’m a content creator, magazine editor, marketer, book author, adventurer, videographer, newspaper reporter, publisher, rock climber, social media communicator, mountain biker and writer. I’m also an alleged “word nerd.” I took journalism in university not because I was smitten by the daily news but because I loved the idea of doing something different every day of my life and capturing it all in words. From helping create Twitter feeds for mountain hiking resorts to filing articles about harvesting icebergs in Newfoundland, it’s all about keeping things interesting and sharing the story with others. And I’ll use whatever written medium is available: books, haikus, articles, blogs, memos, status updates, employee manuals, press releases, letters to my 104-year-old grandfather – whatever the source material, I respect the words within. They are powerful little beings with the ability to seize moments out of time. They can inspire individuals and rouse nations. And really, there’s nothing nerdy about that.

Country

City

Canada

Industry

Internet

Skill

Writing, Project Management, Gear Reviews, Content Editing, Social Media Communications, Editing, Research, Web Content Writing, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Social Networking, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, WordPress, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Web Development, Marketing Strategy

Experience

Communications Manager

PaddleBC

2022-6 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Paddle BC is a collaboration between paddling associations and tourism organizations with the main objective of promoting British Columbia as a world-class paddling destination that offers some of the most varied and fun waterways on the planet.

Director of Communications

KORE - Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise Initiative

2020-6 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

KORE is a Kootenay-based, non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to makers and creators in the outdoor manufacturing sector. It’s the craft gear from here.

Owner

Wonow Media Ltd

2008-9 - Present · 18 yrs 1 mo

Through Wonow Media, I have authored and managed thousands of magazine articles, gear reviews, online content pieces, and guidebooks related to the adventure sports industry. Clients have included Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine, Backcountry Skiing Canada, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, MEC, Bike Magazine, REI, and so many more.

Story Editor

Headwaters Podcast

2021-1 - 2026-5 · 5 yrs 5 mos

The Headwaters is a podcast that showcases the creative people, spectacular places, unique issues, and innovative thinking that flows from the Columbia River Basin, one of North America’s most compelling landscapes, full of resilient mountain communities connected by a powerful river system.

Editor

Mountain Culture Group

2016-1 - 2026-5 · 10 yrs 5 mos

Mountain Culture Group is a regional communications company with digital, print, and Podcast properties that are responsible for Kootenay Mountain Culture, the Headwaters Podcast and, formerly, Coast Mountain Culture Magazine.

Gear Reviewer

Backcountry Skiing Canada

2012-5 - 2020-9 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Backcountry Skiing Canada is your source for all things related to downhill skiing in the wilds north of the 49th parallel (and beyond). Monthly gear reviews feature everything from technical clothing to hardware to offseason gear for mountain biking, hiking and camping.

Content Creation

Mountain Trek

2012-8 - 2017-11 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Mountain Trek Health Spa and Fitness Retreat offers its hiking-based programs at two destinations: the mountains near Nelson, British Columbia and Rancho La Puerta Health Spa, in Baja Mexico. It has been awarded Top Fitness Destination honours and in order to push the program's messaging further we create videos webisodes, blogs, marketing campaigns, newsletters, social media posts and more.

Content Manager

GuideAdvisor

2013-4 - 2014-1 · 10 mos

GuideAdvisor is a tech start-up that believes guides, and their relationship with travellers, are even more important to the travel experience than location and activity. So a human-powered forum was created that brings guides and travellers together to create the best trips in the world.

Editor

Downhome Incorporated

2002-9 - 2006-9 · 4 yrs 1 mo

While at the company, I facilitated an entire rebrand and relaunch of Downhome magazine, taking it from a newsprint publication to a full-colour, glossy magazine that is now distributed in 40 countries.

Owner

LV Communications

1995-9 - 2002-8 · 7 yrs

Freelance writer and editor. Clients included the Globe and Mail, Toronto Sun, the Royal Bank, Chatelaine magazine, Ontario Out of Doors, Outdoor Canada magazine, Raid the North, TD bank, Rock and Ice, Climbing, etc. During this time I was also an Australian Correspondent for TribeNation and covered the Sidney Olympics.