#Vanlife has swept the globe over the last few years, taking over social media and prompting outdoor retailer titans to jump on board with their advertising and marketing campaigns. The hashtag has grown to include vehicles like buses and RVs as well as a range of vans, from classic VWs to ultra-posh Sprinter vans. So, …
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Hiking is an amazing way to get a workout in, get out in nature, and experience beautiful places that are otherwise inaccessible. While hiking essentially boils down to prolonged walking, it can be quite demanding when you are carrying a backpack, hiking uphill, or scrambling over uneven ground. Fortunately, there are easy steps you can …
Staying dry on a rainy backpacking trip is a two-pronged struggle: first, you need to keep the rain from soaking you, and second, your rain gear needs to be breathable enough that you don’t end up protected from the rain but dripping in your own sweat as you hike. A favorite rain jacket for thru-hikers …
Sprinter vans are sleek, functional, and efficient, making them one of the best options out there for camper van conversions. They are the poster van for #vanlife, but these beauties come with hefty price tags. In this article, we’ll explore the costs of buying and converting a Sprinter, and lay out exactly what you’ll get …
Big mountain skiing has pushed the boundaries of the sport of skiing in incredible and risky ways. Skiers are often delivered to the tip of a mountain or the edge of a precipice via helicopter, and then they ski down near-vertical slopes. Huge jumps are par for the course, and skiers are always at risk …
Vanlife is the latest craze to sweep the nation, and for good reason. It allows people who otherwise would not be able to afford to purchase a home (read: most millennials) to own their own space, drastically reduce bills, and have the freedom to travel at will. Of course, there are trade-offs involved: such a …
The #vanlife and #buslife movements have exploded in recent years, with thousands of people giving up traditional homes and jobs to live and travel in their vehicles. These vehicles range from small cars and minivans to 40-foot former school buses. These buses make up their own subset of this lifestyle and are generally referred to …
Sometimes we all need a bit of vicarious adventure, and the documentaries in this list will not disappoint. From whitewater paddling to long-distance hiking to traveling around the world, we’ve got it all in this collection of documentaries that are sure to inspire you to get outside and do something amazing or just appreciate the …
Before I embarked on my own bus conversion adventure with my boyfriend Aaron, we watched hours and hours of YouTube videos about skoolies. In fact, we were watching a video about professional climber Alex Honnold which then autoplayed to a video tour of his converted Sprinter van, and that was how we first came to …
If you are feeling the need for some serious adventure, the documentaries on this list will definitely deliver, as they transport you to the Himalayas and share stories of triumph, tragedy, and incredible journeys. 1. Ama Dablam This 50-minute documentary was a finalist in the Blue Mountains Film Festival, and for good reason. Filmmaker …