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Brooke Barber
3 min read
Rain Jacket Revival: Keeping Your Jacket Clean and Waterproof
A high-quality rain jacket is an essential piece of gear for outdoor adventurers, protecting you from the elements on rainy trails, windy...
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Brooke Barber
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Hiking Boots Demystified: Finding the Right Fit for Every Trail
Introduction The right hiking boots can make or break your adventure. Whether you're tackling a smooth trail on a sunny day or navigating...
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Brooke Barber
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The Right Shades for the Right Adventure: Understanding Sunglasses Categories
When it comes to outdoor adventures, your sunglasses are more than just a style statement—they're an essential piece of gear that...
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Brooke Barber
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Travel Insurance for the Adventure Traveler: What You Need To Know
Travel insurance is an essential investment for anyone embarking on extreme outdoor adventures, like high-altitude treks, scuba diving in...
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Brooke Barber
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5 Pieces of Gear That You Shouldn't Skimp On
When it comes to adventure travel and trekking, there are some gear items where cutting corners just isn’t worth it. Investing in the...
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Brooke Barber
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How to Clean Your Water Reservoir (and Keep It Adventure-Ready)
As someone who’s hiked trails from the Sacred Valley of Peru to the rugged Alps on the Tour du Mont Blanc, I can tell you that your water...
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Brooke Barber
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Layering Systems: How To Dress for Success, Wherever Adventure Takes You
2024 Authentica's Tour du Mont Blanc You actually did it! You signed up for an adventure travel trip to an epic location. On this trip,...
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Brooke Barber
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A Movement is Bound To Happen--Prepare to "GO" Outdoors
I am a dental assistant who hikes. I hike, which means I walk in interesting places for longer than normal lengths of time. And, I have...
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Brooke Barber
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Passport to Planet Earth: When Your Vacation Does Good
Have you ever considered the impact of your travel choices on the ecosystems you explore? Habitat and wildlife destruction are part of...
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Brooke Barber
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Weathering the Storm: Strategy and Gear for Hiking in the Rain
When you plan an outdoor trip, you picture the ideal conditions. Maybe you’ve seen images of the location on social media. Maybe you’ve...
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Brooke Barber
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Unlocking the Adventure: 5 Ways Local Guides Enhance Your Travel Experience
Adventure travel can take you to epic locations and unveil amazing views, but undoubtedly, one of the biggest draws of planning an...
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Brooke Barber
5 min read
Get Started Scuba Diving
I was not always an avid scuba diver, like I am now. In fact, I had an intense fear of drowning that I worked hard, over the course of...
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Brooke Barber
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Adventure Travel is for Plus-Size Bodies Too!
This article is written by our dear friend, Michelle, who is excited to join us on our Mont Blanc Circuit this year (June 2024). From...
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Brooke Barber
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Acute Mountain Sickness (Altitude Sickness): Symptoms and Prevention
*I am not a medical professional or a high-altitude mountain guide. The information provided in this article is not a substitute for the...
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Brooke Barber
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Base layers: Why choose wool?
If you're looking to be fully outfitted for an adventure, you can't skip your base layers! Base layers are the first layer in your...
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Brooke Barber
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Do you have what it takes (in your bag) to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro?
The number one question I get asked after someone decides to go on an epic trip with me is: "WHAT DO I PACK?" For some trips this...
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Brooke Barber
7 min read
Packs: Size, Fit, and Function
Choosing the best pack today to enjoy your adventures of tomorrow! Taking on your first big hiking trip can be a little overwhelming...
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