Newfoundland and Labrador is an amazing destination for active adventurers and it’s the perfect place to camp for free. In this Locals Guide to Free Camping in Newfoundland, we want to share with you all the places you can you camp, the ettiequte of free camping and some handy resources to make your trip easier. READ MORE
Welcome to the Blog! All blog posts are here: trail updates, gear posts, Katie B’s adventures and more. Below are all the posts in chronological order by date of publication. Happy reading!
Outdoor Safety Discussion
This past week, we hosted our first #workshopwednesday over in the Outdoor Intelligence Academy Facebook Group. We had a nice turn out and a great outdoor safety discussion. Here’s the recap but if you would rather watch the videos, join the group! Tonight we’re chatting about staying safe when we go outdoors. It’s always good READ MORE
Never Miss Nelson
A TRAVEL GUIDE ARTICLE FOR ACTIVE ADVENTURERS Will and I have fallen in love with the West Kootenay’s and Nelson has become one of our top places to play in Canada. In this Travel Guide Article for Active Adventurers we want to show you why you should never miss Nelson! WOW! The weather is great! READ MORE
Guide to Leading a Hike
Sharing your love of hiking and exploring is a wonderful way to motivate and inspire others to get out and do the same. Hiking has many benefits, just a few are fitness, enjoyment, and connecting with nature. With this Guide to Leading A Hike, I hope to share a simple process you can use repeatedly READ MORE
Discussion: Active Adventure Warm Up
Active adventures such as biking, climbing, hiking, paddling, trail running or skiing demand a lot from our bodies. Doing an active adventure warm up can be a great way to perform better, avoid injuries, and can offer mental and physiological gains. Today I want to ask you: how do you warm up before an active READ MORE
Adventure How To: Survive a Wildfire While Hiking
As a new hiker in Western Canada, one of the many new skills I needed to learn was how to survive a wildfire while hiking. Back east, wildfires are not as common and fire is not a hazard we learn about as outdoors people. In this post, I want to help you learn more about READ MORE
Seal Line Blocker Purgeair Dry Sack – Review
I have wanted dry bags like these for years! Lightweight, waterproof and with a one-way valve, Seal Line has solved all my issues with the Blocker Purgeair Dry Sack. I’ve used Seal Line gear since 2006 and have never been disappointed. When I saw them listed as one of the companies I could have an READ MORE
Adventure How To: Finding the Best Camp Shoes
There are a million tips and lists to be found about what exactly you need when you are planning an adventure. Camp shoes are one of the items that are often forgotten and sorely missed. Finding the best camp shoes will be easy now with this Adventure How To guide, Finding the Best Camp Shoes! READ MORE
Gear Review: BioLite’s Power Packed 330 Lumen Headlamp
BioLite’s first headlamp is very well designed – it’s comfortable and power packed! From the moment I put the BioLite 330 lumen headlamp on, I could feel the difference. A quick lumen comparison test revealed an immense advantage in visibility, I could see farther and in more detail. The BioLite 330 Headlamp lights up the READ MORE
On the Go: Skin Care for Adventurers
Your skin does it all – it’s waterproof yet breathable, affected by the sun and wind, and acts as your barrier against bacteria, viruses and more! As adventurers and outdoorsy folks, we tend to spend a lot of time exposed to the elements. This mini guide “On the Go: Skin Care for Adventurers” is here READ MORE