Real-World Tested™
Bruce Trail Expedition
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THE END | COMPLETION PHASE
Mark has completed his 936.63 km end-to-end journey from Tobermory, Ontario through the Niagara Region, over 48 challenging days on the trail. Joined by family, the Baffin community, and notable high-profile Canadian guests, the Bruce Trail served as the ultimate testing ground, pushing the limits of Baffin products' durability and reliability.
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VENTURING ON | PHASE FIVE
According to the Bruce Trail Conservancy, only 4,440 people have recorded a completion of the intense end-to-end hike, which would take over 30 consecutive days of hiking 30 km or more to complete. Many spread this journey over several years. Providing an even greater challenge, Mark is completing this expedition in the Winter, which offers a unique and more arduous experience due to inclement weather and conditions along the pedestrian-only trails. 
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WINTER WEATHER AND SOLO TRIPS | PHASE FOUR
The end-to-end hike of the Bruce Trail is Baffin’s first large-scale product testing expedition since the Winter circumnavigation of Lake Ontario in 2018 and is testing various Baffin products, from current in-line boots to upcoming Fall/Winter 2024 launches as well as new products that are still in the development stage.
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HALFWAY THROUGH THE BRUCE TRAIL | PHASE THREE
At the outset of Fall 2023, Baffin’s Senior Vice President of Commercial, Mark Hubner embarked on a Real-World Testing expedition for the brand – an end-to-end hike of Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath, the Bruce Trail. Mark will be in Baffin’s every step of the way, covering over 900 km, from Tobermory, Ontario, through the Niagara Region by the end of the Winter season. Each week from Fall through Winter, he will hike a portion of the trail, camping on backcountry sites where possible along the way. 
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NAVIGATING THE ENCHANTING CHALLENGES OF THE BRUCE TRAIL | PHASE TWO
During the first week of Fall 2023, Baffin’s Senior Vice President of Commercial, Mark Hubner embarked on a Real-World Testing expedition – an end-to-end hike of Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath, the Bruce Trail. Mark will cover over 900 km, from Tobermory, Ontario, through the Niagara Region by the end of the Winter season. Each week from September through March, he will hike a portion of the trail, camping on backcountry sites where possible along the way.Â
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BAFFIN ADVENTURES ON THE BRUCE TRAIL | PHASE ONE
On September 26th, 2023, Baffin’s Senior Vice President of Commercial, Mark Hubner embarked on a Real-World Testing expedition – an end-to-end hike of Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath, the Bruce Trail. Mark will cover over 900 km, from Tobermory, Ontario, through the Niagara Region by the end of the Winter season. Each week from September through March, he will hike a portion of the trail, camping on backcountry sites where possible along the way.
EXPEDITION READY
PRODUCT TESTING ON CANADA’S OLDEST AND LONGEST MARKED FOOTPATH
As we head into the colder season and pack away our summer gear, it’s time to start thinking about the exciting Winter ahead. Baffin has earned a reputation as a leader in the cold-climate footwear industry by testing footwear in real-world applications, all around the world. This Winter, Baffin's Senior Vice President of Commercial, Mark Hubner, will be embarking on an end-to-end hike of the Bruce Trail, covering over 900 km. Starting on September 25, 2023, Hubner will begin the expedition, Baffin's first large-scale product testing expedition since 2018, alongside Baffin's President, Paul Hubner.
Canada's largest marked footpath
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Side Trail Guests
Blake Moynes
LATITUDE: 40° 26.767' N / LONGITUDE: 79° 58.933' W
Doug & Sonya Gilmour,
latitude: 40° 26' 46" N / latitude: 79° 58' 56" W
Jake Magee & Dustin Brown
Latitude: 44.5383300 / Longitude: -80.7819000
Donovan Bailey
Latitude: 43.4697360 / Longitude: -79.9506820
Robert Carrick
Latitude: 43.8357340 / Longitude: -79.9391410
Alan Wood & Dave Spindler
latitude: 44° 44' 42'' N / latitude 80° 56' 4'' W
Elvis Stojko
latitude: N 43° 21.052 / longitude: W 079° 51.470
Make an impact
With every purchase on Baffin.com you can help fund the maintenance and repair of 5 kilometers of Bruce Trail. Using the Beam Impact feature at checkout, select to donate 1% of your purchase on behalf of Baffin to the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
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BAFFIN AND BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY LAUNCH TRAIL CONSERVANCY PROJECT
This partnership merges two ontario organizations who share a passion for adventure and the outdoors. Baffin believes in Real-World Testing™, bringing products to diverse climates to ensure quality and protection for customers. From the most extreme environments on Earth to hometown trails, Baffin relies on the conservation of local environments and the work organizations, including the Bruce Trail Conservancy, commit to preserving nature.
BAFFIN'S COMMITMENT
THEÂ TRAIL CONSERVANCY PROJECT
A supporter of the Bruce Trail Conservancy for the past decade, Baffin has helped fund the conservation programming designed to conserve, restore and manage land along the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO World Biosphere and to protect its ecosystems for the benefit of all. The launch of Baffin's Trail Conservancy Project is a natural progression in this symbiotic partnership that aims to protect the environment so people can continue to spend time in nature and explore.
