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Discovering the Adirondack Mountains: A 2-Day Adventure Full of Surprises
The Adirondack Mountains are known for their stunning views, peaceful lakes, and trails that challenge your body and refresh your mind. In July 2024, we together with our friends embarked on a 2-day adventure to the Adirondack Mountains. We only had a short time, so instead of following a strict plan, we kept things flexible,…
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Chasing Rainbows: Conquering Owl’s Head Lookout.
Introduction The day began with a sense of anticipation and uncertainty. After a day of heavy rain, we decided to cancel our original plan to hike one of the mountains ⛰️ from the Saranac 6er challenge in Adirondacks. Instead, we picked the trail to Owl’s Head Lookout for no particular reason—maybe because it was relatively…
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Hidden in the Heights: Our Two-Night Yurt Adventure on Mont Caribou
Introduction We are on a quest to conquer as many mountains as we can reach. Fortunately, there are many located not too far away, just waiting for us to come. So, scrolling through maps has become one of my usual activities. One day, I stumbled upon a not-very-informative picture with a very interesting name –…
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Our 6-Day Adventure to Gaspesie: Exploring Mont Albert and Beyond
Join us as we take you through our 6-day road trip to the beautiful Gaspesie region. From breathtaking hikes to exploring the shore of Saint Lawrence and historical sites, this journey had it all. Whether you’re planning a similar trip or just love a good travel story, we hope this guide inspires your next adventure.…
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Unforgettable Canoe Camping in La Mauricie National Park
One of our favorite activities is canoe camping. While we often visit Frontenac National Park (read about our island camping here), this time, we decided to explore La Mauricie National Park. Our previous visit to this park was in the spring a few years ago (details here). This time, along with enjoying the serene environment, we aimed to try our…
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Jacques-Cartier National Park winter hike in extreme cold
Our new record – a winter hike in extreme cold happened in Jacques-Cartier National Park at -30C ❄️❄️❄️ Yes, we had to adjust our initial plan for 11 km and make another, shorter trail. But nevertheless, we are very proud of ourselves. Especially because it is a part of our new year resolutions 😉 And…