Come Hike With Me #2: Long Range Traverse (Gros Morne NP, Newfoundland)

[@rachellepaquin-harvey7229]

Amazing! I will leaving for Gros Morne - this Wednesday from NS to be on the Long Range Traverse on Friday! Looking forward to it! It’s been on my bucket list for years. Love your video ❤

[@curtis.strange]

Fingers crossed for good weather for you! And maybe some Moose too 😄

[@michaelbroyer3918]

I liked this video very much. Such a spectacular mountain area!

[@curtis.strange]

Thanks a lot, I couldn't agree more!

[@jacqueline7118]

I love this area! Your photography was fantastic, thanks so much for sharing it with us. I did this hike in 2009 and it was incredible, my dream trip! We had a little scare because Hurricane Bill passed by NFLD at that time and we were storm stayed for a bit but we managed to finish safely. Thanks again for filming your adventure, well done! :) :)

[@curtis.strange]

Much appreciated! That would be mighty frightening but I'm glad it worked out safely. I love hearing about the nostalgia it brings up in others, it helps keep me motivated to get more trips locked into the schedule too

[@jacqueline7118]

@@curtis.strange Keep em coming please! :)

[@lauradobbin3184]

Doing it this summer! Accepting any extra tips you may have :) This video is a great resource, thank you!

[@curtis.strange]

In terms of general notes I'd say do whatever you can to cut down on packing non-essentials because heavy packs can bring down the mood, and opt for lighter weight trail running shoes that don't retain much water if possible. The plateau is very very wet so feet are sure to be damp by day 2, but if you can mitigate that impact you'll likely avoid blisters or other such unpleasantness! Have fun out there, it's a memorable one

[@lauradobbin3184]

@@curtis.strange thank you! Hot tips for sure. Buying quick drying trail runners as we speak. 🙌

[@xsetyourselfonfire]

Gorgeous yet treacherous!

[@curtis.strange]

I still have flashbacks to the cold, wet feet that came as a result 😂

[@edgarvieira7258]

Great video. If I understand it right, it's a 45-minute walk to the place where you board the boat, 2 hours in the boat to reach the other side? then, how long did it take you from being dropped off from the boat until the first spot where you did the tent photoshoot? I have limited time in the area but still would like to squeeze this hike in if possible. Also, if you hike down the gorge back to the same spot, is there a boat trip to get back? thanks

[@curtis.strange]

I don't think the boat trip was quite that long because technically you only do half of it if going on the trail. I'm told they only allow pickup at the bottom in life or death emergency scenarios, but there are private tours that do day trips for the photo opportunity. It's more expensive of course but would be an option for you if time is the limiting factor.

[@StealthParrot]

Great video. We've done Gros Morne Mountain but not the Long Range Traverse .. it would be spectacular at the top of the gorge!

[@curtis.strange]

Sorry I'm a bit late! Appreciate that greatly. There's definitely always next time to try one of those treks, I know for sure I'll be back for round 3 sometime soon

[@Touranjo20]

Great video :) is renting a car necessary or getting around by taxi easy?

[@curtis.strange]

Thanks for watching! Transport wise it depends on how much you're looking to explore. If your primary desire is doing Long Range/Northern Traverse you can easily do that with a cab by calling in advance. All the towns in the area of the park are very small so you want to be very efficient with tax requests because turn around times are long. You might actually have more success hitchhiking to different trailheads if that's something your travel buddies are okay with

[@Kohlonthetrail]

Amazing! Have you ever thought about doing the east coast trail up there? also how much did it coast you for permits and the boat ride if you don't mind? Cheers Kohl

[@curtis.strange]

Thank ya. I think I'll do a section of the east coast trail next year, it looks pretty epic. But I don't think i can commit to doing the full thing because after a few days I'd get sick of looking at the same coast line haha. I think the permit and boat ride were around $60-70 each. The main thing I remember is that there's a discount from the usual boat rate because you only go half way 😄

[@Kohlonthetrail]

Okay awesome, I’m planning on doing some of if it next year. If you’re ever looking for a backpacking bud around NS let me know!

[@curtis.strange]

That I can work with, cheers!