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
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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
Hike This: Gros Morne Mountain
Hiking the James Callaghan Trail up and over Gros Morne Mountain in the summer is a popular activity. Likely the most popular trail in Gros Morne National Park but it’s even better in the winter! There are less people there, the views are just as amazing (if not better), and the trail is easier to READ MORE
Snowshoeing Bay of Islands & Humber Valley
Snowshoeing Bay of Islands & Humber Valley is a great way to enjoy winter and there are many great trails in the area worth exploring. Snowshoeing is a great, beginner friendly way to get outdoors and on the go this season!To Get StartedIf you need snowshoes check out my post about choosing snowshoes and then head over to Ski READ MORE
Adventure How To: Checklist for a Day Hike
Whether you’re going to hike for an hour or all day, follow this gear checklist so you are prepared for whatever your adventure brings. The following checklist is by no means exhaustive, but these are the items I ALWAYS carry with me when I head out for a hike. You might initially think this is 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
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
Snowshoe Adventure: Hummock Trail
An exploratory snowshoe adventure on the Hummock Trail into Blow Me Down brook was a success! I had not been in here for 6+ years, never in the winter, and had gone no further than the Hummock lookout. Thankfully, the trail was still pretty well flagged with IATNL neon pink (we added a few more) READ MORE
Snowshoe Shopping Suggestions
Today’s post was inspired by my friend Dave, who is looking to buy snowshoes for his family so they can get outdoors and on the go this winter. Dave wanted some info to help him make an informed decision considering this is his first time purchasing and this is a big investment. To help him out, READ MORE
How to Dress for Cold Weather Activities
For cold weather activities, its all about wearing the right clothing so you can be as comfortable as possible while you’re out on the go. Deciding what to wear is easy with a few basic considerations and some trial and error. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, for which commissions are paid, but these are READ MORE