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
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
My second favorite thing about bicycle tour planning (only after ogling photos of beautiful locations and idyllic campsites), has begun: Actually sitting down, creating a list of where I want to go and putting it on a map. Today, I’m
Or, the other title I considered: Nothing Went Right on our Pacific Coast Tour (and it was still perfect). So this is a personal memoir turned route list turned alternate route suggestion for anyone looking to cycle the famed Pacific
You may have visited my website in the last month, just to find yourself at a big ERROR message. Yup, I did possibly one of the most panic-inducing things a website owner could do: accidentally delete my website. There I was,
At the turn of the New Year, I declared 2016 the year of ‘doing.’ Of approaching life with a no hands-barred attitude. Instead of just talking about some great adventures, I’d be the one out there breathing the fresh air,
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
I recently read an article saying it’s possible to run your business from a mountaintop. I’d love to say I’m doing that right now, but I just don’t see the benefit of toting a laptop up a mountain. However, I
An appropriate place for fairy tales and mystical stories, Scotland has been the backdrop for tales such as Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings, Skyfall and Game of Thrones. It’s a place where the greens are greener, the air is
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,
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