There are a million tips and lists to be found about what exactly you need when you are planning an adventure. Camp shoes are one of the items that are often forgotten and sorely missed. Finding the best camp shoes will be easy now with this Adventure How To guide, Finding the Best Camp Shoes! READ MORE
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Gear Review: BioLite’s Power Packed 330 Lumen Headlamp
BioLite’s first headlamp is very well designed – it’s comfortable and power packed! From the moment I put the BioLite 330 lumen headlamp on, I could feel the difference. A quick lumen comparison test revealed an immense advantage in visibility, I could see farther and in more detail. The BioLite 330 Headlamp lights up the READ MORE
On the Go: Skin Care for Adventurers
Your skin does it all – it’s waterproof yet breathable, affected by the sun and wind, and acts as your barrier against bacteria, viruses and more! As adventurers and outdoorsy folks, we tend to spend a lot of time exposed to the elements. This mini guide “On the Go: Skin Care for Adventurers” is here READ MORE
Hike This: West Coast Trail – South to North
We are so happy with our decision to hike the West Coast Trail South to North. Over the 75 km there must be over 100 ladders. It’s ideal to get those out of the way early on and enjoy the rest of the hike! About the Trail Shipwrecks dot the sea floor along the trail READ MORE
Preparing to Hike the West Coast Trail
Preparing to Hike the West Coast Trail is no joke. You have to determine your route plan, book your permits, plan your arrival and departure logistics and organize equipment, clothing and food. In this post, we include must read resources, downloadable planning worksheet, and tips that helped us. This is a mutliday backcountry expedition in READ MORE
4 Best Beaches for Wild Camping in Scotland
Scotland is a beautiful country – and without a doubt a hiker’s paradise. Historic castles and dramatic mountains provide a fantastic backdrop for some great day hikes. However, with more than 6,000 miles of coastline, it also has some beautiful beaches to explore. What’s more, Scotland has some very camper-friendly laws which allow camping READ MORE
10 Awesome Apps Every Hiker Must Try (No.8 Can Even Save Your Life)
Well, we all need a little dose of nature every now and then. What can be more soothing than a long hike to the mountains or a family trip to the woods? To be honest, hiking is one heck of an activity with multitudes of mental and physical benefits. Ok, so you really want to READ MORE
Learning to Backcountry Ski – AST 1 Field Notes
Now in year 3 of my Learning to Backcountry Ski journey, it was time to get some training! Moved to BC. ✅ New touring set up. ✅ Avalanche knowledge. ⚠️ AST or Avalanche Skills Training level 1 is the place to start. With our local hill, Whitewater Ski Resort offering this training, it was the READ MORE
Battle of the Women’s Bib Ski Pants
I looked high and low for the perfect women’s bib ski pants for the last 3 years. When I looked in 2016, there was very little available and I wasn’t ready to drop $400+ for what was available. I looked each year with no success until now! The Battle of the Women’s Bib Ski Pants READ MORE
LifeProof Phone Cases – Adventure Approved!
Why LifeProof? The Lifeproof FRĒ has kept my iPhone 6S alive for 3 years through backcountry hikes, skiing trips, sea kayak overnight adventures, and mountain biking sessions in the pouring rain! Every person who plays outside needs a case like this! Even if your phone is already ‘waterproof’ it’s still not drop proof, smashed screen READ MORE