Planning Active Adventure Trips with Airbnb
In this post, I want to share my advice for planning an active adventure trip with Airbnb so you can have an amazing adventure!
Emily’s Perfect Sandals – Teva Verra Review
It’s certainly not summer anymore, but now is the perfect time to scoop up the perfect sandals! Fall sales and winter hot destinations means great deals on warm up getaways AND Teva Verra sandals. Below is Emily’s Teva Verra Review which should help guide you towards finding your perfect pair of sandals. Save up to…
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Atom SL Vest
Two years of testing to bring you the truth in this Arc’teryx Atom Vest review. Lightweight, windproof and lightly insulated, the Atom vest is the ideal mid layer for moderate output activities. Over the last year, I have worn this vest snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies, skiing in the Kootenays, fat biking in the Percells,…
Emily’s Extremely Light Packing – Equator to the Arctic Circle
It was December when my work took me to West Africa, and my life took me to Europe. Three weeks, two opposing climates, one 28 litre backpack. I knew that this back-to-back trip would be the biggest test of my packing skills yet. Now, I’m no slouch when it comes to packing light. My work…
Self Guided: Hiking the Cinque Terre in Fall [Italy]
Fall is an incredible time to visit Italia but it’s especially lovely along the coast. Days are still plenty warm, regularly reaching 25C, the crowds are sparse and the prices for all services are lower. If you want to hike in Europe, hiking the Cinque Terre in the fall is the way to go! We…
All About Maps for Adventurers
Maps are an adventurers best friend. With a good map you can plan a trip, stay found and have a great souvenir! The key to maps is using the right one for what you’re doing and know how to use it effectively. In this post, All About Maps for Adventurers, we will cover all this…
Free Camping in Newfoundland: A Local’s Guide to Boondocking & Wild Camping (2026)
Newfoundland and Labrador is an amazing destination for active adventurers and it’s the perfect place to camp for free. In this Locals Guide to Free Camping in Newfoundland, we want to share with you all the places you can you camp, the ettiequte of free camping and some handy resources to make your trip easier.
Outdoor Safety Discussion
This past week, we hosted our first #workshopwednesday over in the Outdoor Intelligence Academy Facebook Group. We had a nice turn out and a great outdoor safety discussion. Here’s the recap but if you would rather watch the videos, join the group! Tonight we’re chatting about staying safe when we go outdoors. It’s always good…
Never Miss Nelson
A TRAVEL GUIDE ARTICLE FOR ACTIVE ADVENTURERS Will and I have fallen in love with the West Kootenay’s and Nelson has become one of our top places to play in Canada. In this Travel Guide Article for Active Adventurers we want to show you why you should never miss Nelson! WOW! The weather is great!…
Guide to Leading a Hike
Sharing your love of hiking and exploring is a wonderful way to motivate and inspire others to get out and do the same. Hiking has many benefits, just a few are fitness, enjoyment, and connecting with nature. With this Guide to Leading A Hike, I hope to share a simple process you can use repeatedly…