Winter Camping: A Guide For Beginners
Posted by Kirsten on 2022 Dec 1st
When you think of sleeping in a tent, you probably envision a warm summer night in the forest. But, what if you could continue camping all year round. I know not everyone steps outside after a snowstorm and thinks “Hmmm, wouldn’t it be nice to sleep out here tonight?” - yet that’s exactly what we are talking about today.Let’s re-imagine that initial tenting vision.The sky is clear and the stars ar
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Our 2022 Black Friday Sale
Posted by Kirsten on 2022 Nov 23rd
Let's celebrate like it's our 10 Year Anniversary [again] with a 4-Day Black Friday sale!Here's what you need to know:WHEN: Friday, November 25 until Monday, November 28, 2022WHERE: Online and In-storeWHAT: 15% OFF Store-wide (Some exceptions). For eligible Clearance items, an extra 15% is applied.HOW: NO discount code is needed. When shopping online, the discount is automatically applied to eligi
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Brand Feature: prAna | The One Without Plastic Packaging
Posted by Kirsten on 2022 Nov 16th
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
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Brand Feature: Cotopaxi
Posted by Kirsten on 2022 Oct 24th
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
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Who is River and Trail?
Posted by Kirsten on 2022 Oct 14th
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
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