For many years now, I’ve been wondering what all the Arc’teryx hype about. Katie is always ranting and raving about how great her Arc’teryx shell suit is. She’s had the Theta AR jacket and the Beta AR pants for 8 years and calls this her ninja suit. I find you have to experience it first READ MORE
Skiing
How to Level Up Your Lodge-less Resort Experience
I was going to call this post ‘Layering for the unexpected and other helpful tips for the 2021 ski season” because it’s mostly about layering and 2020 has been, well …unexpected, but ‘How to Level Up Your Lodge-less Resort Experience’ seems to be more fitting for the times. Resort skiing is going to be different 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
Learning to Backcountry Ski – AST 1 Field Notes
Now in year 3 of my Learning to Backcountry Ski journey, it was time to get some training! Moved to BC. ✅ New touring set up. ✅ Avalanche knowledge. ⚠️ AST or Avalanche Skills Training level 1 is the place to start. With our local hill, Whitewater Ski Resort offering this training, it was the READ MORE
Battle of the Women’s Bib Ski Pants
I looked high and low for the perfect women’s bib ski pants for the last 3 years. When I looked in 2016, there was very little available and I wasn’t ready to drop $400+ for what was available. I looked each year with no success until now! The Battle of the Women’s Bib Ski Pants READ MORE
Adventure How To: Wax Skis
Super easy, regular ski maintenance you can do in your kitchen! Waxing your skis does 2 important things for you; maintains your bases – prevents the base material from dying out which helps to avoid delimitation helps you glide better – wax helps your skis move smoothly over the various types of snow You will READ MORE
Gear Review: Osprey Kresta 30
Wether you’re a skier, snowboarder or snowshoer looking for a great winter pack, you found it! The Osprey Kresta 30 Ski Pack has all the features you need to head out for a great day in the snow. Kresta 30 Specs Glove friendly buckles and zipper pulls (for real!) Reinforced wear points Stowaway helmet carry Front and READ MORE
A Local’s Guide to February in Newfoundland
February means winter is here. Snowmobile and cross country ski trails are groomed, the ski hills are open and there is plenty snow to play with. This month is full of excitement as the locals are excited to get out in the snow and play. Come out and join in the wintery, snowy FUN! Be ready READ MORE
Guest Post: Critical Winter Survival Tips
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 READ MORE
Night Skiing at Marble Mountain
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 2017 READ MORE