With spring just around the corner, most people in Western Newfoundland are ready for the snow to melt. NOT ME! Not the skiing community! Spring skiing means the best conditions of the season at Marble Mountain, why would we want it to end?! Wintery Humber Valley My ski days start earlier than my work days, with wake…
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Hiking trails are great anytime of the year! In winter, bring along your snowshoes no matter which trail you decide to tackle. Whenever I found myself in Stephenville with a couple hours to spare, I usually head out to the Gravels Walking Trails to check out their condition. Hike #8 in Hikes of Western Newfoundland, this trail…
I can hardly believe that there is as much snow down as there is! Cross country skiing is going to be awesome this season. Got my Rossignol Backcountry classic skis out and hit the logging roads off Lady Slipper road with a new friend, Alice Will. We broke trail most of the way, chatting and…
It’s been a busy four years …between being a full time education student, working for Wild Women Expeditions and co-authoring Hikes of Western Newfoundland, I was ready for some much needed time in the backcountry. I finally had five free days in a row and decided I wanted to revisit one of my favourite places…