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

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

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

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

Arc’teryx Rush IS Review – Men’s Ski Jacket

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

Helly Hansen Women’s Odin 9 Worlds Jacket Review

A good shell jacket can be a game changer in the level of comfort you experience while exploring the outdoors. The Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds Jacket review below shares all the usual tech and specs while also sharing real world feedback. Named after the Norse god, Odin, a powerful god who travelled the 9 READ MORE

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

Helly Hansen Lifaloft Insulator Jacket Review

Searching for the right mid-layer jacket? I was too, for years! I have a great little down jacket but sometimes it’s too hot or it’s very wet and I want a synthetic option. Enter – the Helly Hansen Lifaloft Insulator Jacket! In this gear review we explore: the specs, the fit, and the performance of READ MORE

Helly Hansen Lifa Merino Crew Gear Review

Friends of mine raved about the Helly Hansen Lifa Merino base layers for years. Until now, I didn’t understand why. In this gear review, we explore the specs, the fit, and the performance. Plus I’ll share my thoughts on the Lifa Merino Midweight Crew base layer and why it is so raved about! Helly Hansen READ MORE

Best Places in Kelowna for Outdoor Adventures

Looking for a new adventure destination? Look no further! This post is all about the Best Places in Kelowna for Outdoor Adventures – whether you want a long weekend escape or a summer long stay, Kelowna and the Oakanagan Valley is a must do. Will and I spent the Thanksgiving Long Weekend visiting friends in READ MORE