I have been putting off learning to backcountry ski, waiting for the time to be right, waiting for the right day, waiting and waiting…excuses! All excuses. I’m done with waiting and using work, relationships and other ‘commitments’ as excuses, so this winter I’m doing it! Over the last few years, more and more of my…
The fall weather has firmly settled on Western Newfoundland – it’s a bit darker and a bit cooler and (this year only?!) a bit less wet than usual BUT there is still lots of fun outdoor things to be doing. Here is your Local’s Guide to November in Newfoundland and all the fun things you can…
I have to admit, I was skeptical about the Aphlex’s when I first tried them on – it felt like I was wearing a hightop sneaker instead of a hiking boot! I was worried they wouldn’t be supportive enough to trek with, the tread wasn’t going to be deep enough and that they just generally wouldn’t…
It’s October! Fall is well underway. Often, we start to feel the less motivated to keep active as the cooler weather encroaches and the days shorten. As I talk with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, we all agree that October (even November!) is the best time to adventure and spend time in the woods. There is something in the air,…
The Mountain Hardwear Metropass Pant is MY NEW FAVOURITE PAIR OF PANTS! And that’s a big statement, because I am really picky about pants. I have big thighs, average hips and a 30″inseam so pants are usually too tight around the thigh’s or too big in the waist and always too long! Disclosure: There are some…
The Journey Trip planning is what I am good at. Details, logistics, planning, preparing and executing, getting to the destination. But what I need to keep reminding myself about is being there. Being in the moment, loosing track of time, and treating each step of the trail as an important element of the journey. Doing…
Part 1: Preparations It’s been a busy summer, as most summer are. Usually I am lucky to get in one backcountry hike between June and November, but this year I am aiming for three! With a two day Blow Me Down Traverse completed, next up is hiking Laugavegurinn in Iceland! Laugavegurinn means “the hot spring route”…
Today I am going out on a limb. A Leave No Trace limb. I want to talk about the environment, the way we engage with it and how we can enjoy it while caring for it. This post is inspired by the conversation that was started on Cross Talk, our local CBC noon radio show,…
Whether you’re going to hike for an hour or all day, follow this gear checklist so you are prepared for whatever your adventure brings. The following checklist is by no means exhaustive, but these are the items I ALWAYS carry with me when I head out for a hike. You might initially think this is…
A kayaking adventure in Gros Morne National Park is one of the best ways to experience the pristine wilderness of the area. With it being Parks Day across Canada, what better way to celebrate than on the water in the heart of the park, paddling on Bonne Bay. Mike and I left Corner Brook after…