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. I READ MORE
Gros Morne National Park
Fall Hiking: Trails, Checklists and more!
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, READ MORE
Kayaking in Gros Morne National Park
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 lunch and READ MORE
Hike This: Long Range Traverse
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 special because READ MORE
May Long Weekend in Gros Morne National Park
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 all week? READ MORE
Hikes of Western Newfoundland at MEC!
It’s official! Hikes of Western Newfoundland is now available at Mountain Equipment Co-op!! It all stared with an email: Feb 12, 2016 “Good news – apparently, MEC shall be stocking your book as of this spring, via our national distributor.” ~ Gavin Will, Boulder Publications What?!! Really?!! OMG!! Needless to say, Alex and I are READ MORE
Top 10 Winter Activities in Newfoundland
Western Newfoundland is an outdoor adventurers paradise. I think people are aware of this for summer adventures, but did you know – you can do just as much OR MORE in the winter?! #1 Activity for Winter Adventures is SNOWSHOEING. Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy winter and anyone can do it. In the READ MORE
Guest Post: Wigwam Pond Cross-country Ski
This past Sunday, my friends Maria and Kim, and I, along with our three dogs, set out for our first cross-country ski of the year. We decided to head out to beautiful Gros Morne National Park. We left Corner Brook around 9 am and parked our cars near the trailhead a little before 10:30 am. READ MORE
Hike This: Stanleyville
Stanleyville is an abandoned logging community in Gros Morne National Park and a great hike if you only have an hour or two. Alice and I were up in the park and around 1pm decided to take a hike before we drove back to Corner Brook. Knowing we only had about 3 hours until dark, READ MORE
Hike This: Tablelands
Last weekend, I adventured up to Gros Morne National Park to sneak in one more hike before the impending snowfall. I have hiked the 2km base trail umpteen times but never have I summited the Tablelands. The Tablelands were the last of the four ophiolites I needed to summit…so off we went! We drove up READ MORE