Last month, I ventured out into the desert wilderness with a few nature newbies. And they had some questions. Like, really reasonable, smart questions that I didn’t even think to ask before my first backpacking trip. I’m not sure if
Last month, I ventured out into the desert wilderness with a few nature newbies. And they had some questions. Like, really reasonable, smart questions that I didn’t even think to ask before my first backpacking trip. I’m not sure if
Orange leaves were everywhere, blue skies fading to pink across the horizon of Lake Superior. The silhouette of a couple was illuminated by the sky as they emerged from a nearby trail. After a day of hunting for the best things
“What’s the difference between a daypack and backpack?” This is a question a lot of beginner backpackers have. If you’re new to hiking or camping have never fallen into the rabbit hole that is the sporting gear section in your
When it comes to outdoor adventures, there is no shortage of fun things to do in Puerto Rico. But “mountain bike” and “Puerto Rico” may not be the first pairing that comes to mind. Trust me, it can and should
I’m not a surfer. Yet, in early 2017, I found myself living at a surf camp in Costa Rica. But I AM a writer. So naturally, I wrote down all of my inner struggles while battling board rash and figuring
Outpost Trade is the summer camp that young me always wanted to attend. It mixes the combined feel-good vibes of a music festival and a weekend spent sleeping under the stars. And so, I headed up to North California to
I’ll be honest, biking in Yellowstone wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be. I didn’t always vibe with the crew I traveled with. I was laughably unprepared for the weather and the roads. And, though I’m not new to bicycle touring,
Thank you to Moosejaw for kindly sponsoring this post about biking in Yellowstone and why it’s my madness. All opinions are 100% honest and completely my own. Moosejaw has some super awesome high-quality gear for bicycle tourist and general outdoor lovers and a
Over at Casa Averi, there has been some talk of full-time nomading for some time. I’ve even been throwing around the term ‘van life’ with increasing frequency, spending my free time browsing tutorials on van conversions and scanning Pinterest boards
I’ve been getting a few route requests since my post about my misadventures on the Pacific Coast Highway. So, I thought I’d share the map. For those of you who didn’t catch it, my friends and I had the impeccable timing of
Over at Casa Averi, there has been some talk of full-time nomading for some time. I’ve even been throwing around the term ‘van life’ with increasing frequency, spending my free time browsing tutorials on van conversions and scanning Pinterest boards
Today is Thursday – Throwback Thursday (insert eye roll if you will) – so I thought I’d share a little gem about how I got into this life of travel and adventure sports. It was the day I decided to run away from home
“What’s the difference between a daypack and backpack?” This is a question a lot of beginner backpackers have. If you’re new to hiking or camping have never fallen into the rabbit hole that is the sporting gear section in your
There’s one thing that keeps showing up over and over in my outdoor experiences: trash. Most recently, I saw littered beaches (both from people not picking up after themselves and from trash washing up in the waves) along the Pacific Coast
So, last summer I did my first organized bicycle tour: RAGBRAI. And, since the 2017 route was just announced this past weekend, I thought I’d share my own personal recount of this two-wheeled highlight. First off, no, I didn’t just
Cycling. Well, actually, bicycle touring. How is it that these two words describe my lifestyle when, just two years ago, they meant very little to me? I’ve never been a cyclist. I didn’t grow up cycling around with friends after school and I
Meet Tom. He’s a pretty badass entrepreneur with a major adventure traveling addiction and a mission to make a difference in the world. I recently had the chance to touch base with him right as he was beginning his Southern
I’m not a surfer. Yet, in early 2017, I found myself living at a surf camp in Costa Rica. But I AM a writer. So naturally, I wrote down all of my inner struggles while battling board rash and figuring
I recently wrote an article about ditching your office for a day or week (or heck, why not forever?). I suggested some ways to get out of your day-to-day rut and inject some new creativity into your business by traveling
Sometimes, your next big adventure isn’t any further than your local park. So when opportunity comes knocking, you should never turn down the chance get out and enjoy your own city. I’m a 90’s child and a big fan of