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A view out towards where the whales were breaching and the fog was inviting them to dance.I was introduced to @theoatcompany through my being a local hike advocate for #HikeNL and @legendarycoasts. After finished my blueberry bars, I ordered a 12 pack so I could try all their flavours. Yesterday on our Spout hike, the Snowball bar was just the ticket of sweet and chocolate to finish lunch and to propel us through the post lunch 40 minute steep climb out. So, this is my Snowball (chocolate and coconut) at the Spout! #maderighthere and with speedy free delivery here in St.John’s, they are now my go-to hike treat for the summer. I can’t wait to try the rest of the flavours! #BuyLocal #poweredbyoats #ExploreNL #OutdoorEats #Getoutside #hike #yummyinmytummyWe had an absolutely fantastic stupendous hike to “The Spout” yesterday. We tried the overland route and with the dry conditions this summer, it went well. Following the good navigational challenge, The Spout-a freshwater geyser propelled by ocean wave action, did not disappoint. It was blowing well. During lunch, we spotted some whales at the next point and didn’t they just breach while the spout was spouting. A magical moment for sure that will never be forgotten.My turn to make a shape. We had a lovely ride beside the sea in Conception Bay South. I found a few lumps to roll over and @wissmarian snapped this beauty. It looks like I’m riding in the mountains but it was sea level.This marvellous track took us from St. Mary's to Gaskiers and back. As we returned the weather threatened with the steely blue sky but ultimately gave us a pass. Isn't that sky the most amazing colour? We returned to the trailhead with only some wet feet from jumping over a few boggy bits. We kept our eyes peeled for whales and the view from the Gaskiers' Light new disappoints. Lots to do and enjoy in around St. Mary's Bay.Starting to contemplate where to head for this weekend's adventure and which method of locomotion to use...will it be hike? bike? hike a bike? canoe? sea kayak? So many choices to choose from to get outside, get active, and have a fine time exploring our province. Any suggestions or recommendations for a place not to be missed this summer?TA’s Facebook Page
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WaterLily Turbine on the River with Two Names
On our River with Two Names expedition, we had many many things that were power-hungry such as our sat phone, Inreach, drone, cameras, GPS, and phones. Along with a few battery packs, we took our solar panel and the new … Continue reading
River with Two Names Expedition Photo Gallery
Day Two dawned fine and still. Harp Lake was forgotten. We spent our first day exploring the southern end of Shapio Lake. The mirror surface of the lake produced a landscape-size kaleidoscope of rock and sky. Journeying together in … Continue reading
Posted in Canoe, Labrador, Photo Gallery, Photography, River With Two Names
Tagged 2019, canoe, Labrador
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River with Two Names: The Rest of the Story
Eight years after completing our epic descent of the Notakwanon River, four of us (Mark Dykeman, Darren McDonald, Marian Wissink and I) returned to Labrador for two weeks to tackle another river, Mark and Darren in sea kayaks, Marion and … Continue reading
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Tagged Adlatok, canoe, Labrador, Life, River With Two Names, Ugtoklok
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Pretty Big Walk Expedition Photo Gallery
We rested and prepared for the rest of the day. Wake up call came at 5 am the next day and we choked down some porridge and tried to breathe away our small altitude headaches. We decided to proceed and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, climb, Great Himalayan Trail, Nepal
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