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
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Learning to Backcountry Ski – Gearing Up
I have been putting off learning to backcountry ski, waiting for the time to be right, waiting for the right day, waiting and waiting…excuses! All excuses. I’m done with waiting and using work, relationships and other ‘commitments’ as excuses, so this winter I’m doing it! Over the last few years, more and more of my 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
Our Favourite Winter Sport is – Skijoring!
Skijoring mean translates as “ski driving”. This fast and fun sport involves a skier being pulled along by a horse, dog, or motor vehicle. The Scandinavian sport has gained popularity all around the world…and for good reason! I skijor with our husky, Bubbles, every winter and this is something we both look forward to as the READ MORE
Gear Review: Zeal Optics Eclipse Goggles
I was floored the first time I looked through Zeal Optics Eclipse Goggles automatic polarized lenses at the companies booth at Marble Mountain. With just a glimpse, my mind was spinning – I could see the quality immediately! The definition of the snow was so crisp, so sharp, better than I could see with my own eyes! Zeal Optics’ slogan READ MORE