River & Trail Talk

Cross-country (or Nordic) skiing is an awesome way to spend some time outdoors in the winter - and can also be an excellent aerobic workout. Whether it appeals to you as a fun pastime, or a winter exercise routine, you need gear to get started.There are a few categories for the sport: classic cross-country, skate skiing and backcountry touring. Depending on which you wish to pursue will affect the …

The pandemic brought a new wave of people getting into outdoor sports in 2020 - particularly the activities that can be done without a designated venue or schedule, such as hiking or cross country skiing. With that uptick, we anticipated seeing many people in the backwoods exploring yet, when we’ve been out there, we’ve been alone. This past winter has been pretty great as far as East Coast w …

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 …