Preparing for Multi-Day Hiking
Posted by Taryn Giles and Guest Author, Gary Hyslop on 2021 Oct 4th
Preparing for Multi-day HikingPreparing for multi-day hikes doesn’t need to be an arduous task but it does require some research and attention to the details. Successful backpacking involves preparing for the worst while hoping for the best. Consideration for everything that might go wrong is the only way to properly prepare for difficult and potentially dangerous situations. This is not to say
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POOPING OUTDOORS: A Frank Unfiltered Guide to using the Facilitrees
Posted by Potter on 2021 Aug 30th
Scenario: You are hiking along a pristine brook in the woods when suddenly you feel it. The undeniable urgency. You start to sweat. You look around. The nearest toilet is 6 km behind you. What do you do?
Hold it. Forever.Poop in the brook. The water will get everything nice and clean.Drop a deuce right in the middle of the trail. Animals do it. Why shouldn’t you?Find a private spot away from the
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How to Build Your Backpacking Kit: The Big 3
Posted by Potter on 2021 Feb 12th
There are heaps of resources on the River & Trail Talk blog and enough information on the internet to keep you inside staring at your screen indefinitely. I will happily redirect you to some of our staff member’s resources like Taryn’s great article on Hiking safety and etiquette, and Bryan’s geeky plunge into the world of Ultralight Backpacking. If you drop into the store any time there wi
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Hiking Checklists for the Gear You Actually Need
Posted by Kirsten on 2020 Dec 31st
Taryn put together some handy printable checklists for you to reference when getting ready for your next hiking adventure. Click the links below and use as you see fit!DAY-HIKING: https://riverandtrail.ca/river-trail-talk/dayhikin...BACKPACKING: https://riverandtrail.ca/river-trail-talk/backpack...FIRST-AID KIT: https://riverandtrail.ca/river-trail-talk/firstaid...Happy Hiking!
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Where to Cross Country Ski in the Greater Saint John area?
Posted by Kirsten on 2020 Dec 5th
The spring and summer brought a lot more people outdoors to enjoy our local wonders and epic hiking trails, campsites and swimming holes. With the winter upon us and a continued sense uncertainty in the air, we suspect (and hope) everyone continues to enjoy as much time outside as possible to stay active and well. If you are in the Saint John area, you all well aware you live in a winter playgroun
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