When I was younger I was fascinated by documentaries and books featuring explorers attempting to climb and reach the summit Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. Watching these …
Tips to Successfully Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
I booked my trip to Mount Kilimanjaro over a year before I set out on my journey to the summit. During that year I put a lot of my focus on …
My Journey to the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro: The Roof of Africa
When I was a kid I had always been intrigued by adventures and expeditions. I loved nothing more than looking at National Geographic magazines, watching documentaries, playing with action figures …
Kirsten Alexis: This Adventure Life Founder and Contributor
I’m Kirsten Alexis, founder and contributor of This Adventure Life. I’m an adventurer and photographer with a passion for exploring our beautiful world, extreme sports, wildlife conservation and inspiring others to live …
Day Trip: Kicking Horse Resort, Golden – Terminator Peak and the Grizzly Refuge
On our long drive back from Kelowna, we decided to take a break in the small town of Golden. Driving along Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway), you may think that …
Hiking Tent Ridge Horseshoe, Kananaskis
I have really come to love the Kananaskis region over the last few years of visiting the Canadian Rockies. Located less than an hour drive outside Calgary, Kananaskis Country is …
Hiking Devil’s Thumb and Big Beehive, Lake Louise
Lake Louise is more than just one of the most beautiful glacial mountain lakes in the world. It is a special region of vibrant turquoise lakes, soaring rugged, snowcapped mountain …
Alex Holowko: Shredding Trails
Alex (just try to pronounce his last name), 27 years young, has spent his life on two wheels, riding bikes around the world, and sharing his adventures to inspire others. He has …
Hiking Ha Ling Peak
If you have been to Canmore, chances are you’ve seen Ha Ling Peak. One of the famous peaks of the Canmore Triple Crown (alongside East End of Rundle and Mt. …
Day Trip: Paddleboarding Moraine Lake
I love Banff in the summertime. The sun is out and shining for long hours of the day, the trees are green, the endless trails are perfect for hiking and …
Day Trip: Canoeing Emerald Lake
Hidden in the mountains of Yoho National Park, just minutes off Trans-Canada Highway 1, lies Emerald Lake, famous for its signature turquoise color found in many glacial lakes in the Canadian …
Day Trip: Exploring Jasper by Stand-Up Paddleboard
After a day of skydiving at Edmonton Skydive Center, we wanted to explore some new spots in Jasper National Park. It was a beautiful and warm June day: the lakes …