Access, knowledge and community. Three things that are crucial to the outdoor community. The outdoors is a space that brings numerous mental and physical benefits, but it’s also a space …
Living Outside the Box – Meet the FUNemployed Family
Meet Ben, Kelly, Liesel, and Mason, who call themselves The FUNemployed Family! Here’s how their journey started: Originally from Michigan, they moved to the Bay Area in 2008 and spent …
Featured Adventurer: Avalon Guenther
Avalon is a Michigan-based content creator, adventurer, and outdoor enthusiast. Her mission is to inspire and invite more people to get outdoors and experience everything nature has to offer. Her …
Freediving with Sharks in Oahu’s North Shore
I’ve been fascinated by sharks for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was intrigued by the world around me; I loved getting lost in National Geographic …
Ready for Your Next Adventure? How to Choose Quality Overnight Pet Care for Your Beloved Friend
As many pet owners know, finding reliable care can be a major headache. If you’re a business owner or manager, for example, who already suffers from high levels of stress …
Get on the Road Again with These COVID-Safe Road Trip Tips
As hopeful as wandering hearts were earlier in the year, it’s now looking like 2021 will be another cautious year for travel. The pandemic remains a health hazard, but remaining …
Five Money-Saving Tips to Help You Travel More
Travel is fuel for the soul. Exploring new areas and cultures and meeting new people will forever enrich your life. However, while travel creates a life well lived, it can …
Veterans Adventure Group: Adaptive Ski Shredders
Veterans Adventure Group was founded to create a strong support network to help veterans transition to civilian life through participating in extreme sports. With activities such as adaptive skiing, SCUBA …
Snorkeling in Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town
Maui is a truly magical island. Maui, also known as “The Valley Isle,” is an adventure enthusiast’s paradise. It has seemingly endless pristine beaches, world-class snorkeling and diving spots, diverse …
Where is Kristen? A Life of Travel, Adventure and Balance
Kristen loves to travel. She has found a way to manage a full-time job and even a part-time job, while still having the freedom to go somewhere new every now …
Hiking Fairview Mountain: Lake Louise, Alberta
Want an awesome non-technical challenge that boasts second-to-none views of towering mountains, glaciers and an iconic lake? Escape the crowds normally found on other local trails and try this easy …
Losing the Weight: A Journey Back to Adventure
This might sound bizarre but for a woman born and raised in tropical Queensland, Australia I have always had a strange pull towards snow capped mountains, a feeling of soul …
What’s Wrong With Me? Part 2
In his first installment, Jim Jennings broke a finger, fractured a heel, got 50 stitches to the face, fractured his vertebrae, separated ribs, watched seven BASE jumpers and skydivers die …
What’s Wrong With Me? A Story of Flight
Am I normal? I hope not! Normal people don’t want to fly without an engine but I love it, despite the risks. Whether you are a skydiver, BASE jumper, wingsuit …
Rick Nelson: Dynamic Skydiving
Rick Nelson currently lives in Australia as a full-time skydiving instructor. Born and raised in Canada, he has traveled the country skydiving, BASE jumping, skiing and following his passions. Ever …
Lonnie Bissonnette: Never Give Up
Lonnie, an elite extreme athlete from Canada, is one of the world’s most prolific BASE jumpers. Highly respected and admired by his peers and community at large, Lonnie was injured July 2004 …
Jessica Maviano: Blue Skies and Freedom
Jessica is a Utah-based base jumper, skydiver, wingsuiter, and lover of life! Her passions in life take her across the United States and to different countries. Living an active life has always …
Bucket List: Glamping in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree is a truly surreal and magical place, unlike anywhere else in the world. Found where the Mojave and Colorado deserts merge, Joshua Tree National Park is characterized by …
Ice Climbing: The Joker, Ghost Wilderness
The Joker is a popular and well-established ice climbing route found in The Ghost Wilderness, an area bordering Banff National Park. It is a frozen waterfall that sees climbers of …
Simon Jette: Scrambling and Summiting Peaks in the Canadian Rockies
Simon, otherwise known as “Simon the Scrambler” throughout the Alberta hiking and scrambling community, is easily recognizable on the peaks by his bright blue hiking attire. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, …
Brook Anderson: Rock Climbing and Photography
Brook Anderson, from Las Vegas, Nevada, is an avid rock climber, photographer and chocolate chip cookie connoisseur. We got the chance to talk to her about her adventures, and showcase her incredible …
Blind Descent: Brian Dickinson’s Survival on Everest
Brian served 6 years in the US Navy as an Air Rescue Swimmer/Combat Search and Rescue with 2 tours in the Gulf as a part of Operation Southern Watch. His …
Patricia Alcivar: Inspiring Quest for the Seven Summits
Patty Alcivar is originally from Barranquilla, Colombia and considers herself an all around athlete. Leaving an abusive home at the age of 15 and working after school and paying rent …
The Mountain Life: Bre Mirynech
Bre Mirynech, 24 years old, is a full time lover of the outdoors and life. She lives in Banff, Alberta, Canada. She moved from Ontario over four years ago and …
Jessi-Lynn Gloria: Alpine Ascents
Jessi, originally from Saskatchewan, currently lives in the Canadian Rockies, a premier destination for world-class climbing, alpine adventure and scenery. Jessi is a mountain hiker, climber and scrambler who loves to …
How to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
Every year it becomes more evident that the climate is rapidly changing for the worse. Our impact on the earth has not exactly been a great one, but I still …
Freediving with Sharks in Oahu’s North Shore
I’ve been fascinated by sharks for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was intrigued by the world around me; I loved getting lost in National Geographic …
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 …
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 …
Cliff Diving Silver Springs, B.C.
I could think of tons of sweet activities to get into on a hot summer day in British Columbia. Anything from hiking, skydiving, canoeing, paddle boarding, the list goes on! And …
Discovering Mexico’s Cenotes
It wasn’t until about a year ago that I branched out in life, stepping out of my comfort zone to explore cool spots hidden off the trail. For the first …
Two Dudes, One Rappel: Extreme Scuba Diving
Now i’m no tech diver and i’m certainly no cave diver, so I found this little adventure super out there! As a wildlife photographer I never thought i’d find myself …
In Photos: Diving with Tiger and Hammerhead Sharks in the Bahamas
They’re the most feared predators on Earth, yet for something we are so frightened of we know surprising little about them. Hollywood and the media have embedded this notion within …
The Top 5 Places in Southeast Asia to Dive with Sea Turtles
Marine turtles must be high on every diver’s wish list of species they would love to see when traveling on a trip of a lifetime. These charismatic animals can be …
Gemma Smith: Strength in Recovery
Diver Medic Technician, Professional Scientific and Media Diver Gemma Smith is a leading ambassador for women in diving, and open and closed circuit Cave and Technical Diving Instructor and an expedition …
Swimming with the Great Whites
One of my all time favorite shows is Descending. They go around the world scuba diving. (I live in Utah, and the nearest ocean is 12 hours away. I have to …
Discovering My Love for Sharks
Sharks have always fascinated me. Back in the late 80’s and early 90’s I would watch every shark movie that I could rent. Once I got hold of them I’d …
Diving with the Giant Icebergs
Learning About the Iceberg Dive It has always been a dream of mine to dive with the icebergs. I had the problem that you would have to go to Greenland or …
Rick Rogers: Ocean Adventures
Rick is an avid scuba diver, underwater photographer, and an advocate for ocean conservation. His underwater adventures take him to beautiful places around the world where he goes the extra mile …
Vitomir Maricic: Pushing the Limits
Vitomir, a Croatian freediver, climber and explorer, is constantly trying to avoid routine by traveling the world, participating in extreme sports and pushing his limits. He is educated in several …
Tom Park: Underwater Photography
Tom is a 22-year old underwater photographer and Dive Master working on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. He has a love for the ocean which drives his passion to …
American Wanderlove: The Adventures of Leslie Medley
Leslie Medley is a human. And she is human AF. She is also a world traveler, international conscious entrepreneur, speaker, coach and Co-Founder of American Wanderlove, Global Influencing Company. She …
Axis Earth: A Social Media App for Adventurers
Social media is an interesting phenomenon. It can connect people and be used as a tool to find inspiration for travel, adventures and hobbies. But it can also lead to …
Abby Lewtas: The Wanderluster’s Mind
Abby Lewtas is an Adventurer, Life coach, Speaker and Blogger. She works with adventures and travelers to help them find their purpose, harmony and lean into life of the road. …
Dream Life Revolution: Arielle Shipe
Arielle is a Colorado-based yoga and meditation teacher, wellness coach, outdoor adventure enthusiast and the founder of Dream Life Revolution. After an injury, the former snowboarder decided to pursue a …
Travelization Maps: For the Traveling Civilization
We’ve seen them all over social media: scratch-off maps that reveal where we have gone. Not only can we use them to show off where we have been, but we …
Kieren Britton: The Bus Adventuress
Kieren is an all around adventurer. Though she grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan she’s always been drawn west. Since the ripe old age of 6 weeks, Kieren has been camping, …
Trekking in the Himalayas: My Journey to Everest Base Camp
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 …
Secrets of Nahanni: Interview with Marc McPherson
Have you ever been inspired to uncover secrets and mysteries of the past? “Secrets of Nahanni” is an upcoming documentary that will follow the journey of a small expedition crew. …
Freediving with Sharks in Oahu’s North Shore
I’ve been fascinated by sharks for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was intrigued by the world around me; I loved getting lost in National Geographic …
Disturb the Comfort: Kiki Bosch
Kiki Bosch is an adventurer, nutritionist and biohacker from the Netherlands, now living in the UK. Described as a true daredevil, Kiki is an experienced freediver and extreme cold specialist. …
Vitomir Maricic: Pushing the Limits
Vitomir, a Croatian freediver, climber and explorer, is constantly trying to avoid routine by traveling the world, participating in extreme sports and pushing his limits. He is educated in several …
Travelization Maps: For the Traveling Civilization
We’ve seen them all over social media: scratch-off maps that reveal where we have gone. Not only can we use them to show off where we have been, but we …
Climbing Mount Rainier: Aaron Martinez of Struggle Beyond the Decade with Veterans Adventure Group
This Adventure LifeAt This Adventure Life we celebrate the lives and stories of the people who live life fearlessly. #livefearlessly thisadventurelife.com
Hiking Fairview Mountain: Lake Louise, Alberta
Want an awesome non-technical challenge that boasts second-to-none views of towering mountains, glaciers and an iconic lake? Escape the crowds normally found on other local trails and try this easy …
Bucket List Adventures: Hiking to The Wave
Visiting The Wave is like winning the lottery. But seriously, you have to win the lottery to have a chance to visit this jaw dropping, peaceful, other worldly place. Is …
Trekking in the Himalayas: My Journey to Everest Base Camp
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 …
Roasting Marshmellows Over Hot Lava: Big Island, Hawaii
Hiking to the Lava We went with Ahiu Lava Tours. They were a great group; they proved bananas don’t come from trees but roots. They cut down some fresh bananas …
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 …
Profiles in Adventure: “Hiker Tom”
If you are an active hiker in the Southern California region, or follow adventurers on Instagram, chances are you have heard of “Hiker Tom.” Tom, 41, is currently located in …
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 …
Dino Peaks: Spreading Happiness in the Canadian Rockies
Richard Pastores, 24, lives in Calgary and lives to explore the nearby Rocky Mountains. He is described by many as an activist, adventurous and bubbly, which helps him when he …
Simon Jette: Scrambling and Summiting Peaks in the Canadian Rockies
Simon, otherwise known as “Simon the Scrambler” throughout the Alberta hiking and scrambling community, is easily recognizable on the peaks by his bright blue hiking attire. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, …
Jenna Holden: Overcoming Histiocytosis and Racing the Endeavor Team Challenge
Outdoor recreation and adventure sports have always been a special part of Jenna Holden’s life. She was blessed to have been able to grow up on a beautiful lake in …
A Second Chance: Jordan D. Marcia
Jordan was born with a rare congenital heart disease, and at the age of four received a heart transplant. At a young age he realized how short life really is, …
Why Do You Do What You Do?
First of all, congratulations on surviving the seemingly endless month of January. Is there a tougher month to endure than that one? After my morning routine in the gym, my …
Right This Minute: Watch Our Founder Kirsten Alexis Learn to Skydive
This Adventure LifeAt This Adventure Life we celebrate the lives and stories of the people who live life fearlessly. #livefearlessly thisadventurelife.com
Jenna Holden: Overcoming Histiocytosis and Racing the Endeavor Team Challenge
Outdoor recreation and adventure sports have always been a special part of Jenna Holden’s life. She was blessed to have been able to grow up on a beautiful lake in …
How I Changed My Perspective
Four years ago I left Denmark to go to Australia with $500 in my bank account, and an Au Pair job waiting for me in Brisbane. Facebook told me that …
Why Do You Do What You Do?
First of all, congratulations on surviving the seemingly endless month of January. Is there a tougher month to endure than that one? After my morning routine in the gym, my …
Blind Descent: Brian Dickinson’s Survival on Everest
Brian served 6 years in the US Navy as an Air Rescue Swimmer/Combat Search and Rescue with 2 tours in the Gulf as a part of Operation Southern Watch. His …
Right This Minute: Watch Our Founder Kirsten Alexis Learn to Skydive
This Adventure LifeAt This Adventure Life we celebrate the lives and stories of the people who live life fearlessly. #livefearlessly thisadventurelife.com
Climbing Mount Rainier: Aaron Martinez of Struggle Beyond the Decade with Veterans Adventure Group
This Adventure LifeAt This Adventure Life we celebrate the lives and stories of the people who live life fearlessly. #livefearlessly thisadventurelife.com
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 …
Dino Peaks: Spreading Happiness in the Canadian Rockies
Richard Pastores, 24, lives in Calgary and lives to explore the nearby Rocky Mountains. He is described by many as an activist, adventurous and bubbly, which helps him when he …
Simon Jette: Scrambling and Summiting Peaks in the Canadian Rockies
Simon, otherwise known as “Simon the Scrambler” throughout the Alberta hiking and scrambling community, is easily recognizable on the peaks by his bright blue hiking attire. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, …
Exploring with Skyhook Adventure
Founded in Norway to introduce people to adventures such as ice climbing, snow holing and mountaineering, Skyhook has since expanded into Africa, Nepal, Peru, Russia, Morocco and the United Kingdom. …
Meetup: Rummel Ridge
One of the reasons I started This Adventure Life was to create a community of outdoor adventure enthusiasts. I envisioned a website that adventurers around the world could use as …
Jeanne Stawiecki: Top of the World
One of five children, Jeanne Masley Stawiecki grew up in the factory town of Webster, Massachusetts. In 1971, Jeanne completed nursing school and married her high school sweetheart. She enrolled …
Blind Descent: Brian Dickinson’s Survival on Everest
Brian served 6 years in the US Navy as an Air Rescue Swimmer/Combat Search and Rescue with 2 tours in the Gulf as a part of Operation Southern Watch. His …
Jason Cowan: The Riser Life
Jason Cowan lives the bi-coastal lifestyle in the great Pacific Northwest and classic Southeastern United States with his adventure-loving wife and four kids (who he’s currently trying to teach to roll …
Patricia Alcivar: Inspiring Quest for the Seven Summits
Patty Alcivar is originally from Barranquilla, Colombia and considers herself an all around athlete. Leaving an abusive home at the age of 15 and working after school and paying rent …
Kim Ruby: Canadian Rockies Roamer
Kim currently resides in Calgary, Alberta. She grew up in a small town north of Calgary and moved to Calgary over 6 years ago for work and school. Monday to Friday she works in finance, …
Fat Tire Biking with Kananaskis Outfitters
Winter in Canada can be a really beautiful experience, even during a polar vortex. The landscape is completely transformed: lakes and waterfalls are completely frozen over, mountains and trees are …
Lake Minnewanka Trail
A first-person perspective video of Banff’s Lake Minnewanka trails documented by TrailsAndBears.
High Rockies Trail, Alberta
A short mountain bike ride through Canmore’s High Rockies Trail documented by TrailsAndBears.
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 …
Rhianna Silsby: She Shreds
Rhianna has always been a bit of an adventurer. She was brought up by her wonderful dad, and was surrounded by bikes and biking enthusiasts. They lived in the middle …
Megan Forman: Steel City Shredder
Meg describes herself as a full-time scientist and part-time adventurer, although she sorely wishes it was the other way around! She hails from the “Steel City” of Sheffield, and feels lucky …
Caz and Gordon: Two Local Explorers
Caz and Gordon are two folks born and bred in the North East of England cleverly disguised as grownups. They met in the woods on a dark, dark night in …
Amanda Dexter: Wolf MTB Girl
Amanda is a registered veterinary nurse living in Gateshead, UK and currently and very newly creating a new mountain biking online media and advertising company with her partner Alex. She …
What’s Wrong With Me? Part 2
In his first installment, Jim Jennings broke a finger, fractured a heel, got 50 stitches to the face, fractured his vertebrae, separated ribs, watched seven BASE jumpers and skydivers die …
Ten Health Benefits of Paragliding
When most people think about paragliding, the words “health benefits” usually don’t come to mind. Many people see paragliding as something they may try one day, something they can tick …
BStoked: Adventures for Paragliders
When you think of paragliding, what comes to mind? For me (a total noob who is just getting back in the sport), paragliding symbolizes pure flight and freedom. I have …
Mike Semanoff: An Unscripted Life
Mike Semanoff’s unscripted life has taken him from Recon missions with the 82nd airborne, to skydiving into high profile events, rubbing elbows with celebrities, soaring the skies under a paraglider, …
Our Eyes and Light Pollution: How They Affect the Night Skies and Astrophotography
Light Pollution, our eyes, and the night skies. Wait, what is light pollution to begin with? How are these things correlated when it comes to photographing the Milky Way? The …
Night Photography and Light Painting: The Photography of Brian Rodriguez
Brian Rodriguez was born and raised in San Diego, California and later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. Growing up he had an immense appreciating for nature and the mental and …
Ice Climbing: The Joker, Ghost Wilderness
The Joker is a popular and well-established ice climbing route found in The Ghost Wilderness, an area bordering Banff National Park. It is a frozen waterfall that sees climbers of …
In Photos: Diving with Tiger and Hammerhead Sharks in the Bahamas
They’re the most feared predators on Earth, yet for something we are so frightened of we know surprising little about them. Hollywood and the media have embedded this notion within …
Night Photography: Chasing the Milky Way
This past Thursday night I left to go out to the desert here in California with one of my best friends. We took off around 8 and got there at …
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Have you ever wanted to explore some of the largest trees on this planet or quite possibly one of the most beautiful canyons in the world? Well that all exists …
20 Photos to Inspire You to Explore Iceland
Iceland, the land of fire and ice. An island of contrasts. A country of extremes. Its winters are long, dark and harsh. If you are lucky, however, you can watch …
Michael Cooper: Adventure Photographer
Michael Cooper is a landscape photographer and father of one living in Kansas City, Missouri. Born and raised in the geographically flat Missouri, Michael is always looking for an excuse …
An Arctic Surf Story: Interview with Tom Park
Around a year ago I drove to San Francisco through rain and rush hour traffic to see the premier of Under an Arctic Sky by acclaimed adventure photographer and videographer Chris Burkard. …
Kent Essex Photography: Never Stop Exploring
Kent is an Ontario-based photographer and avid adventure enthusiast who recently got back from Iceland. There, he explored and documented the northern lights, glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, volcanoes and more. He …
Christian Blazina: Adventure Photographer
I was inspired about a year ago to begin a community of outdoor adventure enthusiasts, from the everyday hiker to the professional adventure photographer, and everything in between. The most …
Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove: Icelandic Adventure Photographer
Jeroen is a self-taught photographer whose main focus is on landscape photography. In addition, he also cherishes a not-so-secret love for Iceland – the ideal combination. He found his passion for …
Bucket List Adventures: Hiking to The Wave
Visiting The Wave is like winning the lottery. But seriously, you have to win the lottery to have a chance to visit this jaw dropping, peaceful, other worldly place. Is …
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 …
Doug Hall: Overland Adventures and Photography
Doug is an avid adventurer, photographer and writer about all things nature. He enjoys off-roading, camping and extreme sports. He lives in Southern California but his travels take him all over the United …
Martin and Debs: Exploring New Zealand
Originally from South Africa, Martin and Debs grew up with mountains and the ocean on their doorstep and loved the outdoor lifestyle. Work prospects and the hustle and bustle of …
Kieren Britton: The Bus Adventuress
Kieren is an all around adventurer. Though she grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan she’s always been drawn west. Since the ripe old age of 6 weeks, Kieren has been camping, …
Mikaela Ruland: Subaru Life
Mikaela is a wanderluster at heart and lives in beautiful Colorado with her shepherd mix and fiance. She loves to hike, camp, ski, rock climb, canoe and yoga wherever she …
Travel Diary: Moab, Utah
One of my very favorite things to do is to throw some camp gear in the car, take off after work and drive through the dark to find what we …
An Amateur Dirtbag’s Guide to Zion National Park in the Winter
“I feel bad about Ben,” J.C. muttered as we tip-toed down the razor’s edge of Angels Landing. “He would have loved this.” I nodded, squinting as I peered off into …
How to Make Road Life the Best Life
Waking up with the summer sun, searching for new adventures, the open road… there is no doubt, road life is the best life. You can arrange your living quarters to …
Hunting EPIC in Byron Bay
Byron Bay is probably my favourite spot on the East Coast of Australia. Loaded with cool cafe’s and bars, but more importantly, some of Australia’s best beaches, waterfalls, outdoors, and …
Two Dudes, One Rappel: Extreme Scuba Diving
Now i’m no tech diver and i’m certainly no cave diver, so I found this little adventure super out there! As a wildlife photographer I never thought i’d find myself …
Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef
Travel with Tom! Follow our Featured Adventurer Tom as he shows us his diving adventures in the Great Barrier Reef.
Veterans Adventure Group: Adaptive Ski Shredders
Veterans Adventure Group was founded to create a strong support network to help veterans transition to civilian life through participating in extreme sports. With activities such as adaptive skiing, SCUBA …
5 Tips to Make Your Spring Skiing Even Better
I love springtime on the slopes. The sun is out, lift ticket and retail prices drop, temperatures are finally enjoyable and the hill turns into a giant party during afternoons …
5 Reasons to Love Banff’s Sunshine Village
When I think of the perfect snowboarding day I think of riding deep in fresh powder on a bluebird day, epic mountain scenery and a vibrant atmosphere. When I think …
Greenland: My Grand Adventure
Ski across Greenland they said… What a grand adventure I thought… but does anyone else have this problem with wearing rose tinted glasses when dreaming up the next big adventure? …
Why Am I Skiing Across Greenland?
This expedition is in celebration of Fridtjof Nansen, the incredibly inspirational polar explorer. His explorations were facilitated in a way that was respectful of his team and their lives. He …
Dearest Future Tent Mate
Pre Trip it is really good to get to know your tent mates and expedition partners well, so I drafted this letter in hope to forge a strong friendship. Skiing …
Tom Weiszensteiner: Life on the Slopes
Tom, 31, is an avid skier from the Austrian alps. When he is not shredding on the slopes, he works as a physical education teacher and aspires to inspire his students …
Augusto Bartelle: How Skydiving Helped Fight My Addiction
“Battling against addiction is one of the most challenging fights that I’ve ever had in my life. Skydiving is one of the key points of my recovery. After my friend …
Not Just an Adrenaline Rush: Why I Skydive
13,500 feet. I checked the altimeter for what seemed to be the hundredth time on the ride up to altitude. The light turned green, and time appeared to stand still. …
Augusto Bartelle: Finding Passion for Life Through Skydiving
Augusto has this infectious passion for life that can be seen on social media and in person. When I first met him as I was getting my skydiving license back …
What’s Wrong With Me? Part 2
In his first installment, Jim Jennings broke a finger, fractured a heel, got 50 stitches to the face, fractured his vertebrae, separated ribs, watched seven BASE jumpers and skydivers die …
What’s Wrong With Me? A Story of Flight
Am I normal? I hope not! Normal people don’t want to fly without an engine but I love it, despite the risks. Whether you are a skydiver, BASE jumper, wingsuit …
Flock Goods: Interview with Founder and Professional Skydiver Matthew Gagne
“Athletes. Visionaries. Dynamos.” These are the people that make up the Flock community. They love to explore the world, push boundaries and empower people to live an adventurous and healthy …
Rick Nelson: Dynamic Skydiving
Rick Nelson currently lives in Australia as a full-time skydiving instructor. Born and raised in Canada, he has traveled the country skydiving, BASE jumping, skiing and following his passions. Ever …
Edmonton Skydive Fun Jumps
Our founders Kirsten Alexis and Rob have fun in the sky over Alberta with some of the Edmonton Skydive crew.
Nick’s First Track Wingsuit Flight
Watch our Featured Adventurer Nick take flight above the Skydance Skydiving Dropzone.
Learning to Track – Skydiving Sebastian
Our founder Kirsten Alexis takes to the skies and practices her tracking progression above the beautiful Skydive Sebastian dropzone.
Edmonton Skydive 7-Way
Watch our co-founder Rob on his 7-way formation skydive in Edmonton, Alberta.
Skydive Boogie – Alaska
Featured Adventurer Nick captures the energy and beautiful landscape from the boogie at Skydive Alaska.
5 Tips to Make Your Spring Skiing Even Better
I love springtime on the slopes. The sun is out, lift ticket and retail prices drop, temperatures are finally enjoyable and the hill turns into a giant party during afternoons …
5 Reasons to Love Banff’s Sunshine Village
When I think of the perfect snowboarding day I think of riding deep in fresh powder on a bluebird day, epic mountain scenery and a vibrant atmosphere. When I think …
Crashes, Bruises and Big Smiles
Picture this. Your boyfriend really wants to buy a sled. His passion for the sport being evident, you want to support him 100%. Being a fan of anything involving snow, …
Meetup: Rummel Ridge
One of the reasons I started This Adventure Life was to create a community of outdoor adventure enthusiasts. I envisioned a website that adventurers around the world could use as …
Snowshoeing in Colorado
I missed that feeling of release in your chest that only comes (for me at least!) from standing alone in the middle of the wilderness, save for a hiking buddy …
Snowshoeing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Popular Winter Sport
Well, whether you are ready or not, it’s that time of year again… The time of year when the holidays approach, the leaves change to vibrant colors of orange, yellow …
Paddleboard Review: Bluefin Sprint
Paddleboarding isn’t just a hobby; it’s a lifestyle. I have enjoyed any day that involved a great paddle session since I first tried the sport in Tahoe years back. It’s …
5 Awesome Spots to Paddleboard: Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe. From the moment you get there you will know exactly why people travel from all over the world to see North America’s largest alpine lake. Famous for it’s …
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: 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 …
An Arctic Surf Story: Interview with Tom Park
Around a year ago I drove to San Francisco through rain and rush hour traffic to see the premier of Under an Arctic Sky by acclaimed adventure photographer and videographer Chris Burkard. …
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 …
Living Outside the Box – Meet the FUNemployed Family
Meet Ben, Kelly, Liesel, and Mason, who call themselves The FUNemployed Family! Here’s how their journey started: Originally from Michigan, they moved to the Bay Area in 2008 and spent …
Freediving with Sharks in Oahu’s North Shore
I’ve been fascinated by sharks for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was intrigued by the world around me; I loved getting lost in National Geographic …
Ready for Your Next Adventure? How to Choose Quality Overnight Pet Care for Your Beloved Friend
As many pet owners know, finding reliable care can be a major headache. If you’re a business owner or manager, for example, who already suffers from high levels of stress …
Five Money-Saving Tips to Help You Travel More
Travel is fuel for the soul. Exploring new areas and cultures and meeting new people will forever enrich your life. However, while travel creates a life well lived, it can …
Snorkeling in Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town
Maui is a truly magical island. Maui, also known as “The Valley Isle,” is an adventure enthusiast’s paradise. It has seemingly endless pristine beaches, world-class snorkeling and diving spots, diverse …
Where is Kristen? A Life of Travel, Adventure and Balance
Kristen loves to travel. She has found a way to manage a full-time job and even a part-time job, while still having the freedom to go somewhere new every now …
2,000 Feet Below: Our Submarine Adventure in Honduras
We are down past the Epipelagic Zone (or Sun Zone) in a submarine named Idabel. Sun light stops penetrating after 656 feet. We go down farther and are down to …
Bucket List: Glamping in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree is a truly surreal and magical place, unlike anywhere else in the world. Found where the Mojave and Colorado deserts merge, Joshua Tree National Park is characterized by …
Explore With Me: The Adventures of Chelsey Evans
Chelsey is an avid traveler and “sometimes adrenaline junkie” from San Diego, CA. She loves exploring the great outdoors as much as she can, wether that be hiking, backpacking, or …
5 Awesome Spots to Paddleboard: Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe. From the moment you get there you will know exactly why people travel from all over the world to see North America’s largest alpine lake. Famous for it’s …
American Wanderlove: The Adventures of Leslie Medley
Leslie Medley is a human. And she is human AF. She is also a world traveler, international conscious entrepreneur, speaker, coach and Co-Founder of American Wanderlove, Global Influencing Company. She …
Hunting EPIC in Byron Bay
Byron Bay is probably my favourite spot on the East Coast of Australia. Loaded with cool cafe’s and bars, but more importantly, some of Australia’s best beaches, waterfalls, outdoors, and …
Creating Opportunities for Mountain Guides: Kilimanjaro Team Support
Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro was one of the most exciting, beautiful and transformative moments in my life thus far. Standing on the top of the world’s highest freestanding mountain, at over …
Trekking in the Himalayas: My Journey to Everest Base Camp
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 …
Dino Peaks: Spreading Happiness in the Canadian Rockies
Richard Pastores, 24, lives in Calgary and lives to explore the nearby Rocky Mountains. He is described by many as an activist, adventurous and bubbly, which helps him when he …
Nepal: Love at First Sight
Last month I fell in love, head over heels in love. I met the Himalayas. It was love at first sight. Forever, a piece of my heart will remain there. …
Conquering the Inca Trail
I told myself I would be a minimalist as I was packing my day bag and porter bag for the upcoming trek. The morning of Day One, I realized once …
Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef
Travel with Tom! Follow our Featured Adventurer Tom as he shows us his diving adventures in the Great Barrier Reef.
Lake Minnewanka Trail
A first-person perspective video of Banff’s Lake Minnewanka trails documented by TrailsAndBears.
High Rockies Trail, Alberta
A short mountain bike ride through Canmore’s High Rockies Trail documented by TrailsAndBears.
Exploring Athbasca Glacier
Our founders Kirsten Alexis and Rob explore the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park during a beautiful winter day.
Exploring Tulum’s Gran Cenote
Our founders Kirsten Alexis and Rob explore Gran Cenote, a freshwater sinkhole outside Tulum, Mexico. This Adventure LifeAt This Adventure Life we celebrate the lives and stories of the people …
Iceland, I Love You
Director and Videographer Matt Barber created this short film from his travels around Iceland.
Edmonton Skydive Fun Jumps
Our founders Kirsten Alexis and Rob have fun in the sky over Alberta with some of the Edmonton Skydive crew.
Nick’s First Track Wingsuit Flight
Watch our Featured Adventurer Nick take flight above the Skydance Skydiving Dropzone.
Learning to Track – Skydiving Sebastian
Our founder Kirsten Alexis takes to the skies and practices her tracking progression above the beautiful Skydive Sebastian dropzone.
Edmonton Skydive 7-Way
Watch our co-founder Rob on his 7-way formation skydive in Edmonton, Alberta.
Skydive Boogie – Alaska
Featured Adventurer Nick captures the energy and beautiful landscape from the boogie at Skydive Alaska.
Veterans Adventure Group: Adaptive Ski Shredders
Veterans Adventure Group was founded to create a strong support network to help veterans transition to civilian life through participating in extreme sports. With activities such as adaptive skiing, SCUBA …
5 Tips to Make Your Spring Skiing Even Better
I love springtime on the slopes. The sun is out, lift ticket and retail prices drop, temperatures are finally enjoyable and the hill turns into a giant party during afternoons …
Fat Tire Biking with Kananaskis Outfitters
Winter in Canada can be a really beautiful experience, even during a polar vortex. The landscape is completely transformed: lakes and waterfalls are completely frozen over, mountains and trees are …
5 Reasons to Love Banff’s Sunshine Village
When I think of the perfect snowboarding day I think of riding deep in fresh powder on a bluebird day, epic mountain scenery and a vibrant atmosphere. When I think …
Ice Climbing: The Joker, Ghost Wilderness
The Joker is a popular and well-established ice climbing route found in The Ghost Wilderness, an area bordering Banff National Park. It is a frozen waterfall that sees climbers of …
Snowshoeing in Colorado
I missed that feeling of release in your chest that only comes (for me at least!) from standing alone in the middle of the wilderness, save for a hiking buddy …
Snowshoeing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Popular Winter Sport
Well, whether you are ready or not, it’s that time of year again… The time of year when the holidays approach, the leaves change to vibrant colors of orange, yellow …
Lonnie Bissonnette: Never Give Up
Lonnie, an elite extreme athlete from Canada, is one of the world’s most prolific BASE jumpers. Highly respected and admired by his peers and community at large, Lonnie was injured July 2004 …
Greenland: My Grand Adventure
Ski across Greenland they said… What a grand adventure I thought… but does anyone else have this problem with wearing rose tinted glasses when dreaming up the next big adventure? …
Why Am I Skiing Across Greenland?
This expedition is in celebration of Fridtjof Nansen, the incredibly inspirational polar explorer. His explorations were facilitated in a way that was respectful of his team and their lives. He …
Dearest Future Tent Mate
Pre Trip it is really good to get to know your tent mates and expedition partners well, so I drafted this letter in hope to forge a strong friendship. Skiing …
A Coffee Table Book from the Slopes: Interview with Curtis Cunningham
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a good coffee table book. The ones that grace my place are there not just because they make my room look a bit …
Dream Life Revolution: Arielle Shipe
Arielle is a Colorado-based yoga and meditation teacher, wellness coach, outdoor adventure enthusiast and the founder of Dream Life Revolution. After an injury, the former snowboarder decided to pursue a …
Zaina Fattah: Flying Yogi
Zaina, 26, is a yoga practitioner, skydiver, and all-around lover of wellness, health, and life. She likes to think of herself as a “pretty average person” when it comes to what …