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
Winter
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
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
Gear Review: Zeal Optics Tramline Goggles
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been a new pair of goggles making their debut in my pics recently: Zeal Optics Tramline googles in Night Moves!! My brother, Taylor, needed a new pair of goggles for his ski season here in Western Newfoundland where we get wildly variable winter weather and still keep playing outside. I new right READ MORE
Learning to Backcountry Ski – First Days
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
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
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
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
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
Q & A: How is the Winter Weather in Western Newfoundland?
Weather in Newfoundland is always a popular topic. When I am guiding travellers in the summer, I often get asked about the winter, what is it like and the number one question is always about the weather. I check the weather everyday, sometimes multiple times a day on Environment Canada plus I follow #nlwx on READ MORE