River & Trail Talk

It is always an exciting day when a new shipment arrives at River & Trail Outdoor Co. Even more exciting is when that new shipment arrives without plastic! One brand that excels at this is prAna.They have been creative with their packaging since the beginning. When prAna launched in 1992, in California; founders Beaver and Pam Theodasakis re-used cardboard grocery boxes for shipping and handmade t …

Despite its unique beginnings in 2014 as a brand that got it’s popularity from two Llamas off of Craiglist and a slew of selfies on social media, Cotopaxi is committed to way more than trending online.Pronounced Koh-toh-PAHK-see, the brand was named after a mountain in Ecuador that founder, Davis Smith, spent much of his childhood around. After other successful entrepreneurial endeavours, Davis Sm …

We are a small, family business that thrives because of our local outdoor community.River & Trail Outdoor Company was started in 2012 in Rothesay, New Brunswick by Sean and Sarah Creary. Over the years, many workshops and outdoor events have been held in our store or sponsored by River & Trail. At the company’s core is the staff - also known as Adventure Advisors. It’s always been a small but …

This is a general overview of water filters and hydration packs to be used outside. Before an outing, it is important to do some research on your specific destination, and also know that international travel may require a different approach.Regardless of your outing type, you need water. It’s a simple fact that can make or break your experience outside. Determining what type of water filtration sy …

This happens every year: The snow melts and our excitement for summer adventures and longer days builds after a long, cold winter.But then we are reminded of a small nuisance that can negatively alter the outdoor experience:Bugs.Mosquitoes. Black flies. No-see-ums. Ticks. And more.Regardless of your tolerance levels, insects and the outdoors go hand in hand. Fortunately, there are ways to redirect …