adventure Archives – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/tag/adventure/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:42:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png adventure Archives – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/tag/adventure/ 32 32 146052273 I Backpacked the First Ever Fjällräven Classic Chile. New AND Experienced Backpackers Should Consider It. https://terradrift.com/i-backpacked-the-first-ever-fjallraven-classic-chile/ https://terradrift.com/i-backpacked-the-first-ever-fjallraven-classic-chile/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:42:18 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16842 When I joined the outdoor brand Fjällräven for their Classic USA in Colorado last summer, I had no reason to believe I'd get the chance to do it again at any of their other 7 Classic events around the world. But when they announced a brand new 4-day backpacking route in Patagonia in Chile, I was thrilled to do it all again, this time in such a remarkable trekking destination. It was certainly different than the USA Classic, but one thing that remained the same: it's a great event whether you've been backpacking for years or you've never been backpacking before ever. Think you might want to check out a Fjällräven Classic yourself? Here's what I learned from backpacking with 200 of my closest friends. Twice.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/i-backpacked-the-first-ever-fjallraven-classic-chile/feed/ 0 16842 Indigenous Tours in Banff: 5 Amazing (and Meaningful) Adventures with the Region’s Original Guides https://terradrift.com/indigenous-tours-in-banff-5-outdoor-adventures-canadas-original-guides/ https://terradrift.com/indigenous-tours-in-banff-5-outdoor-adventures-canadas-original-guides/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:00:13 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16146 When I head into the mountains, either the Wasatch range near my home, the Austrian or Swiss Alps, or the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park, I am always moved. Sure, I love to move fast and summit peaks as much as the next outdoor lover, but for years immersing myself in nature has been as much about the peace and calm I find there, enjoying the majestic scenery, and taking time to bear witness to the power of nature. But when I got to go to Alberta, Canada recently and spend time in the Rockies around Banff and Jasper (the tailbone of Turtle Island–a.k.a. North America), the wonder I have always felt in the outdoors was amplified each time I set out to explore with the region's Indigenous guides. Here are 5 Indigenous tours I heartily recommend in the area.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/indigenous-tours-in-banff-5-outdoor-adventures-canadas-original-guides/feed/ 0 16146 6 Hikes Near Las Vegas (And Other Rad Outdoor Activities) https://terradrift.com/6-hikes-near-las-vegas/ https://terradrift.com/6-hikes-near-las-vegas/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:35:47 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=12069 Headed to Vegas but prefer to opt outside instead of hitting the strip? We feel you. Nightlife isn't our thing either (though if you dig both, then you're in the right city). Fortunately, There's a wealth of rad hikes near Las Vegas, plus other adventurous outdoor activities within an easy drive from the city center.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/6-hikes-near-las-vegas/feed/ 0 12069 Adventure in Switzerland: 5 Adventures in the Swiss Alps https://terradrift.com/adventure-in-switzerland-5-adventures-in-the-swiss-alps/ https://terradrift.com/adventure-in-switzerland-5-adventures-in-the-swiss-alps/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:35:13 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11785 We recently spent some time in Switzerland! In the Alps, to be specific. In the Engadin region, to be even more specific: In Celerina, a quiet little hamlet tucked in a valley between mountains. And frankly, I can’t imagine staying anywhere else to explore this stunning mountainous region. It’s quiet, cozy, super freakin’ chill, and adventure is literally everywhere. Here are 5 adventures in the Swiss Alps we found totally rad and think you may just, too.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/adventure-in-switzerland-5-adventures-in-the-swiss-alps/feed/ 1 11785 We Went On an Eco-Friendly Greenland Cruise with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions! https://terradrift.com/eco-friendly-cruises-hx-expeditions-cruise/ https://terradrift.com/eco-friendly-cruises-hx-expeditions-cruise/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:01:25 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11666 I hate cruises. They just aren't for me. I find them boring, they don't offer the adventure I crave, and the cruise industry as a whole is supremely unsustainable. So I surprised everyone–myself included–when I agreed to go on an HX Expedition cruise to East Greenland. Here's why I gave the line a shot, including what sustainability had to do with it (and what I thought about the experience).

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]]> https://terradrift.com/eco-friendly-cruises-hx-expeditions-cruise/feed/ 0 11666 You’ve got Altitude Sickness. Now What? – How to Prevent and Treat Altitude Sickness. https://terradrift.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-altitude-sickness/ https://terradrift.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-altitude-sickness/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:54:07 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11515 The mountains are an amazing place to be. I love frolicking among wildflowers and alpine lakes surrounded by epic views, and I enjoy them more knowing these magical places were only accessible via my own two feet (and a whole lotta grit and determination). But if there's one thing that can ruin a hiking or backpacking trip, it's altitude sickness. Think you might have it? Wanna avoid it? Not even sure what the symptoms are? We've got you. Read on to find out how to identify, treat, and prevent altitude sickness.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-altitude-sickness/feed/ 0 11515 The Fjallraven Classic USA: Backpacking Colorado with 160 of My Closest Friends https://terradrift.com/the-fjallraven-classic-usa-backpacking-colorado/ https://terradrift.com/the-fjallraven-classic-usa-backpacking-colorado/#comments Fri, 04 Aug 2023 03:27:24 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11512 I first learned about the Fjallraven Classic USA a few years ago. One day, I opened up my shiny new issue of Outside or Backpacker magazine (publications I now write for on a regular basis) and nestled inside was a small passport book with routes and info about the backpacking event in Colorado. Wow, I thought, this looks rad! And last month Fjallraven invited me to participate in the annual trip. I was excited and curious. What was this shindig all about? Who signed up for these sorts of things? Would I get to test any of Fjallraven's vegan gear or clothing? What should I expect? Since I never turn down an invite to go backpacking, I obviously accepted and headed to Colorado to find out for myself. Curious? Read on.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-fjallraven-classic-usa-backpacking-colorado/feed/ 2 11512 Backpacking in Grand Teton National Park: Trip Report https://terradrift.com/backpacking-in-grand-teton-national-park-trip-report/ https://terradrift.com/backpacking-in-grand-teton-national-park-trip-report/#respond Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:24:38 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11474 In July, we headed to the mountains. The Tetons, to be precise. We loaded up the car, hit the road, and adventured our way all the way to Wyoming where we met up with my parents for our annual family backpacking trip, somehow managed to cram all of our stuff AND their stuff into our overloaded car, and prepared for some epic backpacking in Grand Teton National Park. Wanna go, too? Here's our trip report, with deets, route info, and, of course, gear recommendations, to help you plan and pack for your own mountain adventure!

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]]> https://terradrift.com/backpacking-in-grand-teton-national-park-trip-report/feed/ 0 11474 Kayak Camping in Everglades National Park: Spend the Night on a Platform on the Water https://terradrift.com/kayak-camping-in-everglades-national-park-on-a-chickee/ https://terradrift.com/kayak-camping-in-everglades-national-park-on-a-chickee/#respond Fri, 28 Oct 2022 03:28:45 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=10253 Imagine paddling through water that perfectly reflects the blue of the sky. There's so much open space and so few other people you feel like you have the whole bay to yourself. Jellyfish float by, maybe a dolphin or two. If you're patient you might spot a ray (and probably more than a few small lemon sharks minding their own business). Mangrove-lined keys dot the horizon and after hours of paddling, you finally spot it in the distance, your campsite for the night: A wooden platform standing a dozen feet or so above the water, outfitted only with a portable toilet, a slanted roof, and a few ladders. It's a chickee and it might be the coolest place to camp in Everglades National Park. But what's involved in kayak camping in the Everglades, reserving a chickee, and making your way out to one? And what should you bring along to help guarantee a successful trip? Read on, wanderer. Read on.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/kayak-camping-in-everglades-national-park-on-a-chickee/feed/ 0 10253 Things to do in Marquette, Michigan: Outdoor Adventure Awaits! https://terradrift.com/what-to-do-in-marquette-michigan-outdoor-adventure/ https://terradrift.com/what-to-do-in-marquette-michigan-outdoor-adventure/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:34:44 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=10099 Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been a favorite of ours since our first road trip around the state. The coastline, the woods, the dispersed camping... So when we got the chance to return again this summer, we jumped at the chance to explore and see what adventurous things we could get up to in Marquette. We spent three days marveling at the aptly named Lake Superior, jumping into it's frigid waters, watching competitive mountain bike races, discovering delicious vegan food and beer, and hitting some single track! So if you're wondering what to do in Marquette, Michigan, especially where outdoor adventure is concerned, we've got you covered.

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