There really is no substitute for being out in the wild, device-free, in the thick of it. But, with lockdowns, family commitments, too many working hours, and everything else life throws at us, sometimes taking that first step into the natural world just isn’t possible. Society’s trappings can be escaped in another way though, rather … Read more
Over the years we’ve reviewed a number of innovate products from Zenbivy, including the Zenbivy Light Bed and the Zenbivy Light Mattress. Both of those products helped redefine lightweight comfort for backpackers, creating backcountry sleeping options that had previously seemed impossibly out of reach. Now, the company has turned its attention to a very different … Read more
A few years back we reviewed a portable power station called the River from a company called EcoFlow. At the time, the power station market was still sorting itself out and there weren’t a lot of options to choose from just yet. The River impressed us with its small, compact design, array of outlets, and … Read more
A recent rescue operation conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard has renewed a longstanding debate over who should pick up the tab for such missions. The current conversation came about after the USCC retrieved stranded kayaker Cyril Derreumaux back on June 6. At the time, Derreumaux was attempting to paddle more than 2400 nautical miles … Read more
As the summer climbing season in the Karakoram gets underway, a number of interesting stories have already started to emerge from Pakistan. Amongst them is the news that a 12-year old girl will attempt to climb one of the world’s highest peaks. And while it is easy to admire her adventurous spirit, such a young … Read more
For fans of live music, the past eighteen months have been an absolute disaster. The UK is getting close to fully opening up, nightclubs and other big venues last on the list to reinstate freedom as we once knew it. There’s one man out there who took it upon himself to bring electronic sounds back … Read more
There was a point in time not so long ago where people were ambiguous about whether smoking was bad for you. We eventually reached a consensus where it’s almost universally accepted that smoking cigarettes are bad for your health. Very few people would now argue in favor of smoking for a healthy long life. We’re … Read more
International travel is starting to become a reality for many weary travelers with itchy feet and an all-consuming sense of wanderlust. It’s time to dust off the backpack and get hyped for a future of travel that could potentially be mere months away for some of us. In the meantime, you may require some re-education … Read more
Just as the memories of the spring climbing season in the Himalaya begin to fade, the attention of the high-altitude mountaineering community now turns to Pakistan. Following in the footsteps of the Nepalese government, the Pakistani’s are forging ahead with the summer Karakoram climbing season with the hopes of reviving its tourism sector and luring … Read more
An unroped climber has suffered a life-threatening fall on North America’s most prominent and isolated peak. 31-year old Adam Rawski from Burnaby, British Columbia, was seen taking an almost 1,000-foot tumbling fall on the Denali Pass, as seen by climbers at the high camp on the West Buttress route. The event happened at around 18:00 … Read more