Coffee vs. tea. Pink vs. red. Disney vs. Pixar. The chicken or the egg. (Just making sure you’re paying attention.) Today, we’re breaking down hiking vs. trekking: the similarities, differences, health benefits, and how to prepare for each activity. I want you to be ready and pumped (!) for hiking season, which just so happens …
Why do some people feel like they need to take extreme risks in life? What is that thing inside them that yearns for more? Some of us seek out adventure more than others – that much is clear. Does that mean we’re wired differently? Is there a scientific explanation behind the behavior some people consider …
Scott, let’s go bag our 25th 14er this weekend! Before I moved to Colorado, I didn’t even know what a 14er was. I had a friend who told me about her recent trip to Colorado where she camped and then hiked up to the top of a mountain and back. I remember thinking, “What’s the …
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Ever wonder what the crazy ambitious hikers in your life are talking about but don’t want to sound totally ignorant so you smile and nod instead? Me too. But now, at least where types of hiking are concerned, you’ll be prepared for the next convo. Heck, you might even be able to jump in and …
You may be wondering why I included 25 benefits of adventure. “You could’ve stuck with the top 5 or 10!” Well, yeah. But I wanted to include a well-rounded perspective, with evidence from reliable studies to back it all up. You may not relate to every single one of them. But chances are, someone else …
Are you about to embark on an epic journey with some of your best buddies? I’ve gathered some of my favorite things to do on a road trip in hopes of getting you EVEN MORE excited for the adventure ahead. These ideas will help time fly and simultaneously enhance the atmosphere inside your machine as …
You’ve been on your feet for hours. Sweat drips into your eyes as the clock strikes midday in mid-July. You should’ve started earlier. With the temperature pushing 90, you don’t know how much more you can take. That hill keeps getting steeper, but you’re almost to the top, so you push just a little harder. …
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