FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Trips will leave on scheduled dates, and only in the most extreme cases, weather or otherwise will change be made with customers being notified. There is a degree of hazard in all mountain activities in western Newfoundland and as such Gros Morne Outdoor Company reserves the right to change or cancel any itinerary or service at any time due to insufficient enrollment, bad weather conditions or other reasons of safety without penalty to Gros Morne Outdoor Company. The participation of any person on any program is continually subject to the discretion of the trip leader and Gros Morne Outdoor Company.
Please read our blog post – https://grosmorneoutdoor.ca/preparing-multi-day-trip/
Hiking in Western Newfoundland
The Weather
High Temperatures: 20C-30C, and on the alpine plateau the sun can be extra difficult because of the lack of shade!
Low Temperatures: Below 5C, and with windchill, it can be close to 0C.
Typically: Temperatures range from 20-25C and may drop below 15C overnight. We take note of the weather prior to departure, where I have guided trips in thick fog, rain, and cold windy, wet weather.
The Terrain
Steep climbs, to a rolling plateau with max elevations of 600-800 meter (~2500 feet). Despite the low elevations as compared to some mountainous areas, the climate, terrain and vegetation, are all alpine, and as such, the weather and environment can make for “interesting circumstances” even when your prepared!
Clothing
For each trip, day hike, or multi-day trip we list clothing options in the trip description.
In general, clients should bring:
- Good, broken-in, hiking boots.
- Proper rain jacket and pants.
- Proper outdoor clothing (non-cotton items)
- Backpack – Properly fitted, familiar, and used.
Gros Morne Outdoor Payment, refunds, & Business Info
Company Information
Gros Morne Outdoor Company is a registered corporation under the name “Gros Morne Outdoor Training and Trekking Corporation”.
Corporation Number: 79634
Business Number: 710463092
Registered Corporate Address:
Box 85, Norris Point, NL. A0K 3V0
709-216-5638
Online Payment & Security
Being a family-run local company, we rely on one of the most trusted payment systems, Stripe. Stripe integrates into our website, meaning they take your information directly and we never lay eyes on or transmit your personal payment information to the payment institution. In short, because we do this, we comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.
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Booking, Fee’s & Refunds
Our listed prices do not include HST (Harmonized Sales Tax)
Beyond HST, there are no other fees, or surcharges
Booking deposits apply to Long Range Traverse and hiking trips. Deposits can be refunded 100% up to 30 days prior to departure.
For Long Range Traverse trips we require payment in full 30 days prior to departure.
Terms and Conditions
Gros Morne Outdoor Trekking and Training Corporation accepts no responsibility for the actions of persons and or companies supplying goods and or services as part of the packages offered, or any extra costs which may arise from complications of prolongation of any trip, for any reason, weather-related or otherwise.
Your physician must clear any health problems which may affect your participation in any activity. You must disclose any medical condition or medications needed to Gros Morne Outdoor Company prior to trip departure, not doing so may lead to trip cancellation with no refund. In the unlikely event of an emergency, participants may, depending upon the activity, maybe liable for any rescue or evacuation costs incurred either on their behalf or as a result of their actions.
Additional Information on Gros Morne Natinoal Park
Visit Gros Morne provides information on travel to Gros Morne (and Newfoundland) as well as information on where to stay, food and dining, festivals, community events, and other experiences available