Posted by Potter on 2021 Aug 30th
River & Trail Talk
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
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Posted by Potter on 2021 Feb 12th
How to Build Your Backpacking Kit: The Big 3
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
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Posted by Kirsten on 2020 Dec 31st
Hiking Checklists for the Gear You Actually Need
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://riveran
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Posted by Kirsten on 2020 Dec 5th
Where to Cross Country Ski in the Greater Saint John area?
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 t
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Posted by Kirsten on 2020 Nov 27th
We need to talk about Black Friday.
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,
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Posted by Kirsten on 2020 Nov 24th
Warm Feet are Happy Feet
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 winte
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Posted by Kirsten on 2020 Oct 6th
Brand Feature: Patagonia - “We're in business to save our home planet”
There are a lot of factors that go into our decision of whether or not to carry a brand. Beyond the logistics and demand, we do our best to select brands with high quality products that share our valu
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Posted by Taryn on 2020 Aug 22nd
Trail Smarts: Hiking Safety and Etiquette
Covid 19 has made for a rather unique summer here in the Maritimes. We have been so fortunate to have some additional freedoms here in the wake of the pandemic. Pair that with some stellar weather and
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Posted by Taryn on 2020 Jul 18th
First-Aid Kit Checklist
A first aid kit is one of those essentials that you should never leave home without.You can find some of the items on the checklist, as well as ready-to-go First Aid Kits here!Print this one to b
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Posted by Taryn on 2020 Jul 18th
Day-Hiking Checklist
Whether you're just getting started or a seasoned hiker, a checklist can help ensure you're bringing along everything you need for every situation.Print this one off - It's a great addition to y
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Posted by Taryn on 2020 Jul 14th
Backpacking Checklist
Forgetting something?If you've ever been on a trip and realized you forgot your headlamp.... or worse....the TP... you understand the importance of having everything packed before you head out on your
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