Hiking has plenty of extrinsic benefits like great views, fresh air, sounds of nature and conquering the summit. But the BIG why is hiking so good for you comes from the intrinsic rewards we get while we are out there. We should aim to hike because it is personally rewarding, serves us and makes us…
The ‘pinnacle’ of backcountry skiing in Western Newfoundland is Southwest Gulch in Gros Morne National Park. Skiing in this area is mostly done over a series of days while staying at the cabin located there, but ambitious skiers or snowboarders with full touring set ups can make a big day of the area. This place…
Wether you’re a skier, snowboarder or snowshoer looking for a great winter pack, you found it! The Osprey Kresta 30 Ski Pack has all the features you need to head out for a great day in the snow. Kresta 30 Specs Glove friendly buckles and zipper pulls (for real!) Reinforced wear points Stowaway helmet carry Front and…
February means winter is here. Snowmobile and cross country ski trails are groomed, the ski hills are open and there is plenty snow to play with. This month is full of excitement as the locals are excited to get out in the snow and play. Come out and join in the wintery, snowy FUN! February's Weather…
It’s that time the year again! By that I mean the time when you might be preparing to travel for the holidays or considering a winter vacation. I certainly am and these 8 Tips to Stay Healthy While Travelling is gonna make my next trips more fun and help me feel good the whole time!…
A Local’s Guide to December in Newfoundland is here to help you stay active this month! It can be hard to keep playing outside now since the weather is less than ideal and the days are short. It’s important though to keep active outside in December so you allow your body time to adapt to…
Fall is a great time of the year to mountain bike in Corner Brook. Is there a better way to combat the shorter days and cooler temps?! Learning to mountain bike has been quite the adventure! Mountain biking isn’t a new sport in western Newfoundland but you had to be pretty hardcore to ride here…
The Keen Liberty Ridge hiking boot brings back ultimate durability! For a few years there, an all leather hiking boot was hard to find. Then Keen listened and gave their hikers what they wanted – an all leather backpacking boot – and the Liberty Ridge hiking boot was born! Notes On Sizing I got the Keen liberty ridge hiking boots in…
This is my third trip to Iceland and I am finally exploring the Ring Road! I love this island and have been looking forward to driving the Ring Road for over a year! I love everything about this place – amazing outdoor activities, big landscapes, fresh food, strong coffee and the dynamic natural environment and weather…
Having worked in the adventure travel industry for the last 12 years, means I got to travel quite a bit for work but I also get asked a BAZILLION questions about packing. With this post I will attempt to outline my strategy and highlight my top tips and tricks for packing for adventure travel. Getting…