River & Trail Talk

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 …

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! …

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 …

Off the top, let us be clear: we are having a Black Friday sale this year. But first, can we talk about Black Friday - and all sales events for that matter? As a small business and retail store, we rely on consumers to make purchases (and couldn't be more appreciative of each and every one of you!) but we still don't want to encourage or motivate unnecessary buying. With an overwhelming amoun …

The temperature keeps dropping which means our toes are getting chilly. Insulated boots and socks can work wonders for most of us, on most occasions, but there are times when we need more. Enter winter insoles and heated socks!We carry 3 different types of winter insoles and 1 type of heated sock at River & Trail Outdoor Company: Sidas Winter InsolesSidas 3FEET® Merino InsolesBlundstones Sheepski …