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How We Safely Cross Thin Ice on Skis ❄️ #Backcountry #shorts
Crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry can be dangerous—but with the right systems, the risks can be managed. In this clip from our Baker’s Brook Pond expedition in Newfoundland, Steve explains how we reduce the chances of breaking through thin ice: testing the ice every few feet, spreading weig...
Crossing Thin Ice in Newfoundland | Baker’s Brook Recon & Frozen Boat Fixes
This week in Newfoundland, Steve and Carter finish their Baker’s Brook Pond recon with one more attempt to cross the ice and reach the big climbing terrain they came to scout. After backing off the previous day due to warming temperatures, they return with colder conditions, a better plan, and a cle...
Moose in the Snow…and 1,700′ Ice Cliffs ❄️🫎 #shorts #GrosMorne
We skied 8.5 km into the backcountry of Gros Morne National Park—and before we reached the fjord, we had a quiet encounter with a moose in the snowy woods. Then we rounded the corner and saw 1,700-foot ice cliffs towering above the frozen pond. Winter in Newfoundland never disappoints. Full episo...
Skiing Into 1,700-Foot Ice Walls in Gros Morne | Remote Newfoundland Ice Climbing
Use code ATAB6OFF for 6% off a Pioneer NA battery. #bluetti #PioneerNA #WinterBackupPowerBLUETTI This week in Newfoundland, we head deep into Gros Morne National Park to scout what could be some of the biggest ice climbing routes we’ve ever seen. After joining locals for rabbit trapping, ice fis...
Breaking Harbor Ice & Skiing Deep Powder ❄️⚓️ #shorts #winter #boatlife
Winter in Newfoundland keeps us moving. We’re breaking 4-inch ice around our sailboat to relieve pressure on the dock lines—then heading straight into the backcountry for deep powder skiing. From frozen harbor maintenance to Canadian turns, this is winter boat life. Full episode is live on the ch...
Frozen In, Deep Powder & an Emergency Flight Home | Winter Sailing in Newfoundland
Winter in Newfoundland keeps us busy. This week aboard Arabella, the harbor ice tightens around the boat and we’re forced to break up 4-inch ice to relieve pressure on the lines. After adjusting the bubbler and freeing the stern, we trade ice spuds for skis and head into deep Canadian powder for Ro...
Equipment Check, Our Ice Climbing Tools – BONUS EPISODE
A quick rundown of the climbing gear that Steve and Carter used on their most recent ice climbing adventures in Newfoundland.
Our Sailboat Is Frozen Into the Harbor ❄️⚓️ #shorts #boats #winter
Winter has fully set in here in Newfoundland—and Arabella is surrounded by ice ❄️ When the harbor freezes, shifting ice sheets can grind against the hull with the tide. Here’s how we protect our liveaboard sailboat using a deicer (bubbler system) and a floating log buffer to keep the ice off the b...
Ice Climbing Above the Ocean in Newfoundland | Living Aboard in a Frozen Harbor
Winter has fully set in around Arabella in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland—the harbor is freezing, ice sheets are moving with the tide, and keeping the boat safe becomes a daily task. This week we show how we protect a liveaboard sailboat in icy conditions using a deicer (bubbler system) and even a floati...
These Snowflakes Look Like Cupcake Sprinkles ❄️🧁 #Shorts #Snowflakes #Newfoundland
We’ve never seen snowflakes like this—perfectly uniform crystals that seriously looked like cupcake sprinkles falling from the sky. ❄️🧁✨ Filmed during our winter backcountry trip in Newfoundland. Full episode is live now—subscribe for more boat life + winter adventures: #shorts #Snowflakes #Newf...
Winter Backcountry Ski Recon in Newfoundland ❄️⛷️🌊 #Shorts #Newfoundland #BackcountrySkiing
A quick glimpse of our winter recon mission in Newfoundland—hauling gear, testing our DIY pulk setup, and scouting coastal mountain terrain for bigger trips ahead. Full episode is live now on the channel - #shorts #WinterAdventure #BackcountrySkiing #Newfoundland #SkiTouring #WinterCamping #Ad...
Winter Camping & Backcountry Ski Recon in Newfoundland | Pulk Sleds, Snow, and Sea Cliffs
With the boat buttoned up for winter, it’s finally time to head into the mountains. In this episode, Steve, Robin, and Carter take the new DIY pulk sled bags into the backcountry for a winter camping and ski reconnaissance trip just north of Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Before heading out, Steve wal...
Launching the Dinghy Through Ice in Newfoundland 🧊 | Boat Life Winter Mode
We launched the dinghy in an ice-filled harbor and paddled out toward something we couldn’t ignore. 🧊🚣♂️ Full episode is up now — Subscribe for more boat life + winter adventures aboard Arabella. #Shorts #BoatLife #SailingNewfoundland #LiveaboardLife #WinterAdventure #Dinghy #ArabellaSailboat ...
Back to Arabella: Winter Ski Prep, DIY Gear, and the Day a Ski Sank the Boat
After a long holiday break back home in Massachusetts, Steve, Robin, and Akiva make the 1,100-mile journey back north to Arabella and winter life in Newfoundland. With big plans for backcountry skiing and ice climbing along the island’s northwest coast, it’s time to finish some critical prep. This ...
Back Aboard Arabella: Winter Adventure Prep in Newfoundland #WinterAdventure #Backcountry
We’re back aboard Arabella in Newfoundland and shifting straight into winter adventure prep — new skis, a DIY sled bag for hauling gear, and a first recon toward the Lewis Hills. Full episode is live now on the channel. Subscribe for the next backcountry trip and more boat life + winter projects. #...
How we actually sail Tally Ho – a technical gaff-rig walkthrough
Support TALLY HO; Become a Patron; ---- EPISODE 238 In this episode we show you how we actually physically operate Tally Ho’s Gaff Rig - from tensioning the Bobstay to hoisting the gaff topsail. We explain the jib traveller, the difference between stays and shrouds, and the multi-part purchase...
Testing Out Our Silvretta Binding Set Up #BackcountrySkiing #SilvrettaBindings
Picked up some fishcale skis with Silvretta bindings, which are compatible with mountaineering boots instead of traditional ski boots. Join us as we test them out on the Newfoundland T'Railway. This set up is going to be a game changer for our ski mountaineering objectives this season. Won...
Feathering Prop Rebuild Start to Finish & Saying Goodbye to Arabella (For Now)
It’s time to leave Arabella for six weeks as Steve and Robin head back to the United States for the holidays—but not before getting the boat safely settled for early winter in Newfoundland. With the cover on, heaters set, and friends keeping an eye on things, Arabella is ready to rest while the crew...
Building a Winter Tent Over Our Sailboat | Shrink Wrap Prep in Newfoundland
Winter prep continues aboard Arabella in Corner Brook, Newfoundland—and this week it’s time to build a proper tent over the housetop before shrink wrap goes on. With help from fellow adventurers Lina Chu (a Vietnamese-Ukrainian photographer) and her partner Peter, Steve frames a structure designed t...
Quick Haul-Out & Hull Inspection | Preparing Arabella for a Newfoundland Winter
The tide is high, and it’s haul-out day for Arabella—but only briefly. This week, Steve and Robin bring the boat ashore in Corner Brook, Newfoundland for a quick mid-winter inspection and to remove their feathering propeller for its scheduled 2–3 year service. After checking the hull, addressing a f...
Sailboat Winterization: Removing Sails, Fixing Corroded Hardware & Prepping for Haul-Out
#BLUETTI #Elite100V2 #SolarGenerator #BlackFriday #BlackFriday2025 Elite 100 V2: Discount Code: ACORN5OFF (5% off for all series) Winter is closing in on Corner Brook, Newfoundland, and Steve’s in full prep mode aboard Arabella. This week, he tackles a few key off-season projects—starting with som...
Prepping Arabella for Winter | Anchor Chain Upgrades & Getting Ready for a Season Ashore
As winter closes in on Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Arabella is almost ready to settle in for the season. With most of the harbor cleared out, it’s time for some of those quiet but satisfying projects that make cruising easier down the road. In this episode, Steve marks the anchor chains and rodes w...
S1E29 . DIY Boat Life: Sweat, Sawdust, and a Few Regrets.
It started simple — just mount the tender, test the davits, and clean up a few things. Fast forward to midnight, and I’m covered in sawdust, sweating through my shirt, and wondering what went wrong 😅 This is real DIY boat life — no scripts, no sponsors, just hard work and questionable decisions on ...