Tag: adventure
The most bizarre rivers in the world
There are thousands of rivers in the world with different characteristics such as length, salinity, rapids, flows, wildlife, and temperature. Not every river on our…
Hanging by your fingertips: Alex Honnold – “The man who conquered the impossible”
California-native Alex Honnold may not be a household name for your family yet, but he should be. With an impressive number of free solo climbs…
Scariest Zip Lines in the world – Hook yourself on and fly
Whipping down a Zip line is one of the most adventurous and thrilling experiences you can have. Whether you are on vacation or you are…
Caltopo.com: The only map you’ll ever need
If you’re still buying a topo map from REI every time you want to go backpacking, you’re wasting your money. But I don’t blame you,…
Fastpacking – The merging of trail running and backpacking
Over the past few years, there has been a change within the trail running community to take it into the wilderness for more than just a day…
Old School vs New School: Why you need Traditional Maps
With all of the modern gadgets that we have these days, it is easy to forget how we used to do things not too long…
Essential items for a camp cooking kit
Camp cooking is something of a lost art. Heck, cooking has become a lost art in many households. But if you are one of the few.…
The cheapest places to visit in the world
Thinking about going on a new adventure, but unsure where to go? When it comes to planning a big trip, whether it be to a…
Is Technology ruining the wilderness experience
The very word ‘wilderness’ evokes in most of us thoughts of loneliness, an uninhabited region, somewhere one goes to be far away from the busy crowds…
Conquer the Appalachian Trail in only five months
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, commonly known as the Appalachian Trail, is one of the premier backpacking trails in the US. The 2,168-miles trail extends…