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!
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…
If you travel or live in an area frequented by tourists, you might be familiar with some of the many stereotypes that exist about average adventure travellers. If you don’t want to feel like a average adventurer, you should make yourself aware of the more common travel-related stereotypes. Whether you’re kayaking through a national park…
If you’ve ever dreamed of witnessing towering icebergs up close, this is the ultimate adventure for you. Over the course of four days, we embarked on an unforgettable road trip along Newfoundland’s breathtaking coastline, chasing the legendary Iceberg Alley. From rugged coastal hikes to thrilling boat tours, we discovered the best vantage points for spotting…
Well, winter ain’t over yet in Western Newfoundland so Dan from Survival Sullivan offered to share his tips for winter survival. These winter survival tips could save your life – have a read and share your thoughts in the comments below. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, for which commissions are paid, but these are…
Hiking the James Callaghan Trail up and over Gros Morne Mountain in the summer is a popular activity. Likely the most popular trail in Gros Morne National Park but it’s even better in the winter! There are less people there, the views are just as amazing (if not better), and the trail is easier to…
If you’re like me, you work inside, at a computer all week. Friday rolls around and you’re itching to get outside and stretch your legs. Well, night skiing at Marble Mountain is the perfect place to get outdoors for Friday night fun! Peace out from work by 4pm and grab you’re gear! Night skiing for the…
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been a new pair of goggles making their debut in my pics recently: Zeal Optics Tramline googles in Night Moves!! My brother, Taylor, needed a new pair of goggles for his ski season here in Western Newfoundland where we get wildly variable winter weather and still keep playing outside. I new right…
At last! I spent my first days skiing in the backcountry of Gros Morne National Park! Happy to report that I am now one of the people coming back glowing and raving about new lines and awesome runs;) The weather was perfect, all my gear worked and it was amazing – really and truly amazing….
Snowshoeing in Newfoundland is a great way to enjoy winter and there are many great trails in the Bay of Islands worth exploring. New to Snowshoeing? Start with these: Bottle Cove Trails Cedar Cove Trail Ginger Route Trail Tippings Pond Trail Ready for More? Try these next: Tortoise Mountain Trail Corner Brook Stream Trails, especially…