TA loves to share expeditions with schools and the community in engaging ways. Recently, TA completed her sixth paddling expedition in Labrador. This expedition was called the River with Two Names.
In April 2019, TA completed another section of the Great Himalayan Trail in Nepal–an expedition called Pretty Big Walk. For 90 days in 2018, TA paddled 3080 km between Jasper, Alberta and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories on an expedition entitled Paddling North. In 2016, TA paddled 200 kilometres of the northern Nunatsiavut Labrador coastline and met her first polar bear on the Paddle 2 Peaks expedition. In 2015, TA climbed nine volcanoes and El Salvador’s Highest Peak during Volcanopalooza and paddled 210 kilometres from Lake Shipiskan to the sea along the Kanairiktok River in Labrador. TA completed a Great Big Walk across 750 km of the High Himalaya of Nepal during the spring of 2014.
In September 2013, TA stood on the highest point in North Africa, Jebel Toubkal. In April 2012, TA skied 275 kilometres across unexplored Greenland and climbed the Arctic’s highest peak, Gunnbjørn Fjeld. In December of 2011, TA climbed Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica.
Here are some of the “Highest Point Lists” that TA is working towards completing. Click on the dates to read her training blog and dispatches from these climbs.
| Seven Summits | Continent | Altitude | Attempts | Summit |
| Everest | Asia | 8848 | 2007, 2010, 2016 | |
| Aconcagua | S. America | 6962 | Dec. 2006 | |
| Denali | N. America | 6193 | June 2005 | |
| Kilimanjaro | Africa | 5892 | June 2008 | |
| Elbrus | Europe | 5642 | 2006 | July 2009 |
| Vinson | Antarctica | 4897 | Dec. 2011 | |
| Kosciuszko | Australia | 2228 | Oct. 2009 |
| Country High Points | Country | Altitude | Attempts | Summit | ||
| Everest | Nepal, Tibet | 8848 | 2007, 2010 | |||
| Aconcagua | Argentina | 6962 | Dec. 2006 | |||
| Ojos de Salado | Chile | 6893 | 2007 | |||
| Denali | USA | 6193 | June 2005 | |||
| Kilimanjaro | Tanzania | 5892 | June 2008 | |||
| Elbrus | Russia | 5642 | 2006 | July 2009 | ||
| Orizaba | Mexico | 5636 | 2012 | |||
| Mont Blanc | France | 4810 | 2011 | |||
| Tajumulco | Guatemala | 4220 | Dec. 2010 | |||
| Jebel Toukbal | Morocco | 4167 | Sept. 2013 | |||
| Mount Cook | New Zealand | 3754 | 2013 | |||
| Gunnbjørn Fjeld | Greenland | 3694 | May 2012 | |||
| Nyangani | Zimbabwe | 2592 | Oct. 2001 | |||
| Kosciuszko | Australia | 2228 | Oct. 2009 | |||
| Hvannadalshnúkur | Iceland | 2110 | 2011, 2017 | |||
| Hillaby | Barbados | 340 | Feb. 2012 | |||
| Møllehøj | Denmark | 170.86 | July 2011 |
TA Loeffler's Adventures that Move 
Hii TA! I’m a 15 year old girl from central Newfoundland. I heard you speak at the leadership summit in Grand Falls in 2010. Your story inspired me and when i leave my high school I am going to be a high school Phys. Ed. teacher. I want to make an impact on peoples lives the way you have. Maybe someday I’ll be attempting Everest.. who knoes haha.
Thanks for what you do.. you are a true inspiration and an amazing role model.
Sam. 🙂
Hi Sam,
Thanks for making my day. Thanks as well for taking the time to look up my website and make a comment. Just today I was in a high school in Avondale and so enjoyed talking to the students there about the importance of having big dreams and big goals. Glad to hear you’re aiming to become a PE teacher-that means if you come to Memorial I may get to be your instructor there. Keep me posted as your path unfolds. TA
Hi TA
I would love to be like you one day my dream is to be a famous singer. I am a 9 year old girl i sing dance and i also play guitar. i want to be kind of famous because i don’t want to not be able to go outside.
Tara follett
Tara,
Thanks for writing and saying hello. I’m glad you have big dreams and big goals. That’s great that you can sing, dance and play guitar. Keep practicing and enjoying all that music. I love music and I’m glad you are making some! TA
Hi TA,
I am a 9 years old.l would love to be famious just like you.My dream is to be a dolphin trainer at seaworld,Oralando Florida.l herd you are comeing to my school this month l can’t wait for you to come and tell us all about your journeys.l can’t wait to see you TA 🙂
Ashley:)
hi TA
this is tara again i just wanted to thank for writing me back.i really thought that you wouldn’t write me back in like a week or so because of your schedule.once in June i went to Gander with my family it was raining the whole entirer time.
Tara,
I’m always happy to reply when I can. I’m in Barbados now until Sunday-what a fun spot-lots of adventures to be had.
TA
Hi TA,
I am so glad that you are coming to my school St.Teresa’s. I am so excited to meet you. I am a 9 yr old girl and i have big dreams and big goals. My dreams are to be a famous dancer, a dolphin trainer and to meet a person like you. I know to never give up on my dreams, and i learned that from you. I think that when I get to do my dreams that I will think about you and how you never gave up!!!
From: Kiona Conway
Kiona,
I’m sitting beside the ocean in Barbados and picturing you training dolphins one day and that makes me smile. I’m glad you believe in yourself and you’ll go after your dreams.
TA
hello Miss TA,
I am a big fan of yours. I am a 9 year old girl named Brianna.I love art and i like to sing and dance.You are a great role model too me.Me and my class will be so happy to see you and hear about your adventures.Do you think you will finish mount Everest. I really hope you do.
Brianna 🙂
Briana,
I hope we can reschedule my visit to your school. I do love the snow but hate when in gets in the way of meeting great kids like you. I sure hope I get to the top of Mount Everest one day too! Keep singing and dancing!
TA
Thank you TA for replying i will never give up on my art dream
brianna 🙂
thank you for replying. I will never give up on my dreames
brianna:)
Thank you so much for replying. I can’t wait to hear about your exploration when you come to my school and i will follow my dreams!!!
PS:I hope that you will get to the top of mount everest.
From: Kiona.c
hi TA
i am a 9 year old girl and my dream is to be a dolphin trainer at Seaworld,Oralando Florida i herd you are coming to my school this month i go to st.Teresas i hope you can reschedule i hope to see you soon
Ashley:)
Hi Ashley,
That’s an exciting dream to work with dolphins. I love dolphins. I saw some once swimming in the bow wave of the boat I was on. Keep working hard to learn lots about science. Hope to see you at your school soon.
TA
TA
thanks for replying im in a rush to get to school i love dolphins see you soon
Ashley 🙂
Dear Ta
My name is Beth. I am a 9 year old and I am looking forword to meeting you because you are coming to my school!! When I grow up I want to be a mountian climber just like you I want to fallow in your foot steps and climb mount Everest the would be the one of the best things that ever happened to me.I know Tara kiona Ashley and Brianna they are girls in my class they are really nice. BYE your friend Beth
Hi Beth,
That’s great that you want to climb mountains especially high ones! The world needs more female mountaineers. You’ll want to be active every day and learn lots in physical education class that will help you grow up and become a climber. Have fun.
TA
Thank you for replying and all the great information!!!! I agree that we need more female mountain climbers.
Beth
hi ta
this is ashley im really glad that you like dolphins they are my favorite mammals.i am going to Oralando Florida in may and i might go swimming with dolphins and then i might go see this dolphin that lost her tail she was in the moive dolphin tale
ashley 🙂
Have a great trip!
Hi T.A ,
you are an amazing person. I am so glad that you finally came to our school! I was so glad to meet you.
And im just wondering but what place are you in now.
From: Kiona.C BYE!!!
Kiona,
Thanks for your kind words. I am currently here in St. John’s. I leave for Greenland on April 11. I hope you’ll follow along on the expedition.
TA
Hi TA! My name is Victoria, I’m 16 and I’m from Central Newfoundland. I can’t wait to hear you speak this weekend at our Leadership Conference in Gander! I’ll be the girl introducing you! Can’t wait to meet you!
Hi Victoria! Thanks for writing. I look forward to meeting you on Saturday and presenting at your conference.
TA
Hi TA,
Great pictures, see you soon.
Hope you like the few I sent out today
Hi TA
My name is lily I love gymnastics and I loved you presentation today inspired me a lot especially The pictures of my Everest
Hi Lily. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the presentation today. Thanks so much for writing to tell me. Gymnastics is a really good way to work on balance! Everest is a very beautiful mountain.
What was the first mountain you climbed
It was called Mount Utopia and I climbed it with my outdoor pursuits club from high school. I climbed it in 1982.
It was Mount Utopia-as part of my high school outdoor pursuits club.
Hi TA! My name is Ellie I am 9 years old. For Social Studies class we are doing a project on explorers. I chose you! I think its cool you climb mountins and your from Newfoundland. I like your photos. I have a question for you why do you like exploring?Also what are some challenges that you go through and what are some positive things from exploring?
Thanks Ellie
I like exploring because I am a curious person by nature and I like learning what is around the corner. Positive things from exploring are learning about the world, different cultures, and pushing my limits. Challenges I face are staying healthy while on expeditions, getting strong and fit enough for expedtions and climbs and fundraising for expeditions-they can cost a lot!