Posts Categorized: trekkit

Thank You, I am home and editing

Its been a few weeks since we got home from the loop around the province. People ask me is there one thing that stood out on your trip? What really stood out was the acts of kindness from strangers, friends, and sponsors. I can’t thank them all here because it would give away too much… Read more »

Trekkit ATV Holiday Shopping Guide

In spite of the wrath of 2020, we  had a great time filming Season 2 of Trekkit ATV. We minimized our core group and instead of visiting many of the establishments on the ATV path, we looked for hidden gems and recommended trails in our area. The items below are from our sponsors and partners… Read more »

ATV Experiences 2.0

Twenty and Three Thousand … Two seemingly random numbers.  No hidden meaning, no answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything is contained within. To the average person, they are meaningless. For me, those numbers represent something much more.  Give or take, they are the number of months since I have been… Read more »

Season 2 & 3 Sponsorship Opportunities

What is Trekkit ATV? When the world has recovered, we are heading out to start filming! We are looking for sponsors and partners that would like help with the adventure and production. We are open to creative ideas and even a few partners to emblazon on our new riding gear. The Trekkit crew has filmed… Read more »

Maritimes from Above

  Just signed my first contract with CBC to produce a documentary called “Maritimes from Above” about landscape aerial videography, the techniques, and regulations behind getting grand vistas with the film industries hottest tool, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or what many call drones (BTW: I hate the word “drone”). On Saturday, my filming companions (Paul… Read more »

Carn Mor Dearg and Other Adventures

I have been fortunate to be able to travel with family and friends while doing film projects. This late spring, I filmed with a crew in the United Kingdom for the upcoming season 5 of Trekkit TV which airs on Bell Aliant TV1 and also filmed a documentary I hope to release later this summer…. Read more »

Trekkit’s Road Trip to Norway Series

Ryan and Rodney in Norway

All six Norway episodes are now available on Bell Video On Demand and Bell Aliant TV1 Online. Ryan and Rodney travel the fjords, glaciers, and many off the beaten but beautiful areas of Norway. If you don’t have Bell Aliant FibreOP TV service you can still watch Trekkit online. Episode 1 – Road Trip Begins… Read more »

Selecting the Right Adventure Vehicle

Outdoor adventures come in various categories. Some people travel to large alpine ski resorts and stay in luxurious condominiums and enjoy fine dining each evening. Some people travel to all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and lie on the beach sipping mojitos and for excitement go snorkeling over coral reefs. We on the other hand like… Read more »

Preikestolen – Norway Part 4

Preikestolen Hostel

We spent the night at the Preikestolen hostel, conveniently located at the start of the trail to Pulpit Rock. Take note of the grassed roof on the buildings – these are fairly common in Norway. The advantages of grassed roofs (also called sod roofs) are many. They are very heavy, so they help to stabilize… Read more »

Gloppedalsura Scree – Norway Part 3

Click Here To Watch Norway the Road Trip: Part II The mountain road from Lysebotn is closed during the winter months and opens each year, usually in May. Construction of the road was completed in 1984, and was built in connection with the development of a hydro-electric power station. It is the only road to… Read more »