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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Why You Need to Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
If you are planning a trip to Iceland, I highly recommend you place Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon on your list. It’s a really popular tourist attraction, especially in the summer, and …
Juliana Brewer: Opting Outside
Juliana is originally from Brazil and has been in the United States for almost 19 years. She is married to a wonderful man, and together they have three amazing kids, who are her …
Finding Adventure in the Mountains
For the first time I looked at the mountains from a whole different perspective. I explored two canyons before I ever summited my first mountain. My first trip to Jasper …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hiking the Siphon Draw Trail
The Siphon Draw trail is one of Arizona’s top hiking experiences. It’s one of the hardest hikes I’ve done, but also very rewarding. The trail is primarily used to make the climb up to …
Yamnuska Wolfdogs Sanctuary Visit
Our founders Kirsten Alexis and Rob interact with the wolfdogs at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary just outside Calgary, Alberta. This Adventure LifeAt This Adventure Life we celebrate the lives and stories …