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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...
Brooke Barber
10 min read


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...
Brooke Barber
7 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...
Brooke Barber
5 min read


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...
Brooke Barber
6 min read


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...
Brooke Barber
8 min read


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...
Brooke Barber
3 min read


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...
Brooke Barber
9 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...
Brooke Barber
7 min read
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