If you’re someone who enjoys travel—especially international travel—2020 was probably a very challenging year for you. Thanks to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us were forced to stay close to home for months at a time. And if you did manage to travel, chances are it was to a destination within driving … Read more
In recent years, there have been two persistent stories concerning Mt. Everest that the mainstream press have shared on an an annual basis. The first of those stories is just how crowded the mountain has become, while the other centers on the amount of trash that has accumulated on the Himalayan giant over the years. … Read more
Back in late December the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge got underway in the Canary Islands. The annual race pits a few dozen hardy and adventurous souls against one another in a race that in requires strength, stamina, and plenty of determination. Participants must face hundreds of miles of open ocean, unpredictable weather, tumultuous seas, and … Read more
The pandemic has made prisoners of us all in one way or another. This blog is read across the globe so your home country may allow you find freedom to roam or you may be in your second or third lockdown, memories of the trail and its infinite possibilities for adventure becoming more and more … Read more
Finding the perfect winter boot for outdoor adventures can be surprisingly challenging. Sure, you can find any number of options to keep your feet warm in cold temperatures, but they often sacrifice flexibility and mobility as a result. Of course, a winter boot needs to be waterproof and provide good traction as well. It doesn’t … Read more
Being a parent for many means sacrificing your hobbies entirely and dedicating all of your time to activities that other people tell you are in your child’s best interests. Those of us with adventure always in the back of our mind and wanderlust in our hearts have other ideas. Does having a child mean we … Read more
The UK is one of the world’s best countries to live in or visit if the great outdoors is a personal priority. Local authorities and government take great pride in preserving the countryside while encouraging locals and tourists to enjoy what it offers. Walkers and cyclists are spoilt with thousands of public footpaths which sprawl … Read more
If you’ve ever lost wallet Antarctica , only to have it returned to you through the kindness of strangers, you’ve probably come to understand what true gratitude is. After all, our wallets not only carry our cash—something that is increasingly rare these days—but also important items such as our drivers license, credit/debit cards, voter registration … Read more
The winter climbing season on K2 has been a roller coaster ride to say the least. A few weeks back we shared the news of the stunning triumph of a team of Nepali missing climbers who achieved the first winter ascent of that mountain. But while those climbers have already headed home and are basking … Read more
The 21st century has brought always-on, always-connect Internet devices to our pocket, keeping us in constant communication no matter where we go. Well, almost anywhere we go. Even today, if you wander outside larger metropolitan areas it is still possible to lose a cell signal and find yourself without a reliable means of communication. Fortunately, … Read more