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
Hiking
Tortoise Mountain Trail – Lark Harbour
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 READ MORE
Adventure How To: Tips for Hiking Boot Care
The hiking season is sneaking up on us quickly here on the east coast – are your hiking boots ready for muddy trails and soggy bogs? Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, our hiking trails very greatly, but one thing they all have in common is water. From brook crossings to bogs to beaches, water is a hard READ MORE
Hike This: Lewis Hills Traverse
Hike #10 in “Hikes of Western Newfoundland” is my personal favourite trek to date in all of Western Newfoundland. The International Appalachian Trail’s Lewis Hills Traverse has it all; big views, challenging terrain, plus you get to bag the highest peak on the island! What more could you ask for? 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
Hike This: Alexander Murray Trail
I arrived at the Alexander Murray Trail nice and early to take advantage of the morning light and the whole day.I was greeted with no parking at the trailhead, but the trail all to myself. I was able to park behind the town’s maintenance building, off to the side, where I put on my snowshoes and pack. I READ MORE
Hike This: Tipping’s Pond Trail
Whether you’re a looking for a stroll, a swimming spot or a place to paddle, the Tipping’s Pond Trail and pond itself, is the perfect place for a micro adventure within the town limits of Massey Drive.The trail, at just 2km, circumnavigates Tipping’s Pond. There is ample parking, a variety of picnic tables and benches, READ MORE
Gear Review: Icebreaker Stratus Jacket
The Icebreaker Stratus is a totally unique jacket – one of a kind really! Icebreaker is using sustainably sourced, recycled wool as the insulated fill for this jacket, pairing it with a nylon exterior and merino wool liner making this jacket very unique in the line up of insulated layers. Icebreaker is leading the way here, READ MORE
Hike This: Cape Blow Me Down Trail
One of the best trails in the Bay of Islands area, the Cape Blow Me Down Trail (formerly Copper mine to Cape) is always worth the climb – summer, fall, winter or spring! This trail take you up about 650m to the summit (Cape Blow Me Down) where you have an expansive 360 degree view of 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