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…
Why should you explore the Great Northern Peninsula in June? As a hiker and outdoor guide, June has always been my favourite month to visit the northern peninsula. In fact, working with Wild Women Expeditions to refine their Iceberg and Arts Tour has given me more and more insight into why this is the best time of…
By: Paula Cooper When Katie asked me if I wanted to write a blog post my first trail work day on the Devil’s Bite Trail I did recently, I told her I had never written a blog post before, but sure! I love to share the beauty of this province and get others excited about the…
Has it already been six years since I was on the Long Range Traverse? Memories are so vivid that it feels like just last summer. Standing at the back of Western Brook Fjord feeling so small, watching the sunrise over the bog, walking with the caribou, it was a very special trek. It was…
May long weekend is something many of us look forward too each year as the kick off for summer. Where better to start your summer than in the heart of Gros Morne National Park? Did you know there was a bike ride event today? Did you know that Trails, Tales and Tunes has events…
Are you looking for a short adventure? Explore the wild beauty of Tortoise Mountain Trail in Lark Harbour. This beautiful hiking experience brings together stunning views of the Bay of Islands and a steady climb to create a truly unforgettable hike. From the rocky beach at Blow Me Down Provincial Park to the unobstructed views…