How to Start Training for an Expedition 🏃🏼♂️
Created by Harvey Peirson INTRODUCTION: Training for an Expedition Training for an expedition is one large task to set yourself. To walk through difficult and potentially hostile terrain all for the sake of reaching Point B is not something that most people would set out to do just because they could. Expeditions are mentally and physically demanding, and unless you are a veteran hiker with years of experience under your belt, it is likely that you will need to make some adjustments to your daily routine if you would wish
Winter Trekking 101 – A Basic Guide
During the winter season, there’s an abundance of exciting winter-themed activities you can take part in. We’ve already discussed why you should try winter white water rafting and winter rucking in previous articles, but now we are going to look at something a bit more suitable for any kind of person to take part in - winter trekking. Whether you are an adventurous person who loves spending time outdoors no matter the weather, or you are someone who made New Year’s resolutions to do more fitness this year
Touring Scotland in an Electric Car 🏴
Created by Harvey Peirson INTRODUCTION If you want to mix your love of beautiful scenery with your love of travelling on the open road with your love of being eco-friendly, then touring Scotland in an electric car is definitely for you. A holiday in a self-driving car is also becoming more and more of an option for people too, as self-driving cars become more and more widely available, birthing more diverse models to choose from - there has not been a more ideal time for touring Scotland in an electric
Emily Ford Takes on New Challenge – Skiing the Boundary Waters in Winter!
Last year Emily Ford made history when she and her canine companion Diggins hiked Wisconsin’s 1900km Ice Age Trail, finishing their hike in March 2021. In doing Emily became the first woman ever to finish the Ice age Trail in winter, and one of only five other people of colour to finish the trail at all. After completing this amazing achievement, she has since become a huge role model, though she doesn’t class herself as one, and has helped to influence a call for increased representation and diversity when it
Mountaineering for Beginners: A Great Guide ⛰️
Created by Harvey Peirson INTRODUCTION I’m sure at one point or another, we’ve all imagined what it would be like to stand on top of Everest, and other extreme peaks in the world. However, there have only been a few thousand throughout history that have stepped foot that high up. As the old saying goes, you have to learn to walk before you can run, and likewise, when it comes to mountaineering for beginners, it’s better to learn to climb the easier mountains before taking on the bigger ones. So,
Why You Should Try White Water Rafting in Winter
White water rafting already provides a very fun and adrenaline-boosting experience, but what if there's a way to guarantee high water levels and even more fun? That's where winter white water rafting comes in. Most people only go rafting in the summer months, but here are reasons you should reconsider and try white water rafting in winter instead. What is White Water Rafting? We've already discussed white water when it comes to canoes and kayaks, but what is white water rafting? White water rafting involves being in a huge inflatable raft
Plan Your Fun Travel Across America 🇺🇸
Created by Harvey Peirson INTRODUCTION Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost. Surely everyone at one point or another in their life has imagined going on a road trip across the continental United States. to travel across America conjures up the image of vast open landscapes being sawn in half by an arrow-straight, empty highway, almost as if it were laid there just for you, so you and your friends can wind the windows down and blast out your favourite tunes, passing by deserts, mountains, flat plains and homely,
Canoes vs Kayaks – Which Is The Best Choice For You?
Before we even get into which is the best option for you, we first have to discuss how can you tell the difference between a canoe and a kayak. Is even there any? Well, since they are pretty similar to each other it is easy to see why there is so much confusion between the two whenever they are discussed. So, now let's get begin by getting into the key differences to look out for to help you determine who wins your vote in the canoes vs kayaks