How to Choose Compact Binoculars for Hiking

Binoculars are designed to bring clarity to your outdoor adventures. Some hikers consider the field of view, others the magnifying power, size, durability, and price. However, the most important thing to consider is the ease of use and optical performance.  Compact Binoculars for Hiking  Since size and weight are of concern when going hiking, you READ MORE

Top 10 Spring Trails in Western Newfoundland

Spring has officially arrived even if it still feels wintery, but it won’t be long before the snow melts and the sunny days drive us outside. With our Top 10 Spring Trails in Western Newfoundland round up, we hope to inspire you to get outdoors and on the go in the coming weeks. Newfoundland boasts READ MORE

On the Go Geology: Common Minerals of Newfoundland

Welcome to our new series of posts – all about geology! Emilie is our resident rock expert, kicking things off with Common Minerals of Newfoundland so you can begin learning about what you’re seeing while you’re out hiking and exploring. Take it away Emilie! As a kid I loved rocks. I had a rock collection, READ MORE

How to Safely Hike with Your Dog

In this post, we’ve included a handy infographic on how to hike safely with your dog so you can both have a fun and safe adventure. Hiking through the forest is one of the best methods of getting rid of daily stress while clearing the mind and enjoying nature And you don’t have to do READ MORE

 Self Guided: Hiking the Cinque Terre in Fall [Italy]

Fall is an incredible time to visit Italia but it’s especially lovely along the coast. Days are still plenty warm, regularly reaching 25C, the crowds are sparse and the prices for all services are lower. If you want to hike in Europe, hiking the Cinque Terre in the fall is the way to go! We READ MORE

All About Maps for Adventurers

Maps are an adventurers best friend. With a good map you can plan a trip, stay found and have a great souvenir! The key to maps is using the right one for what you’re doing and know how to use it effectively. In this post, All About Maps for Adventurers, we will cover all this 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

Hike This: West Coast Trail – South to North

We are so happy with our decision to hike the West Coast Trail South to North. Over the 75 km there must be over 100 ladders. It’s ideal to get those out of the way early on and enjoy the rest of the hike! About the Trail Shipwrecks dot the sea floor along the trail READ MORE