About us
We are a small group of fun-loving families based in beautiful British Columbia. We thrive on being outside and sharing the love of nature with those close to us.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide families with informed decisions when planning their next outdoor adventure. Through honest content, gear reviews, and travel tips, we aim to inspire others to enjoy nature and make lifelong memories together.
Our Values
We value connection, adventure, pushing our boundaries, and making the world around us a better place. Honesty is at the core of everything we do. We’re not here to sugarcoat or promote anything we don’t believe in.
The Creators
From British Columbia’s coast and mountains to our travels around the world, we’re here to bring you along for the ride, and show you how to do it yourself. We’re not a faceless company, but families just like yours, doing our best to make a living through the activities we love.
Our goal is to raise the next generation to be mindful of our natural world and to preserve wild spaces. From British Columbia’s coast and mountains to our travels around the world, we’re here to bring you along for the ride, and show you how to do it yourself.
Steve Andrews
Dad, Philosopher
I have always lived a life less ordinary; seeking to use my knowledge and abilities to make the world a better place. Now with two small children, there is even more on the line. I am doing this to give my kids a life of adventure, and help other families do the same.
Lindsay Gough
Mom, Adventurer
I love adventure, being outside, and being a momma to our two amazing kids. We have this site to document our adventures and hopefully inspire some others along the way.
Matt Maddaloni
Entrepreneur, Dad
Matt is a climber, surfer, machinist, and entrepreneur. He works in the film industry as a sound mixer, runs a cable cam business, and is beginning to produce his own films. He has a daughter, Chloe, and two step daughters, Annika and Evellina.
The Latest From Our Blog:
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How to Pack A Complete Family Beach Setup in Your Checked Baggage
We saved over $1000 by not renting beach gear in Hawaii last year. A bold claim, yes, but if you see how much we packed into a 100L duffel below, it’ll start to make sense. One of the most surprising expenses on a beach vacation is renting beach gear. If you get the good stuff,…
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Are Balance Bikes Worth It? Our Family’s Yearlong Strider Review
The first time I saw a Strider Balance Bike I had to do a double-take. It was several years ago but the memory is still vivid. Here was this little kid cruising the bike path as if they owned the place. The amount of confidence and joy on this kid’s face was contagious. I had…
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Rewilding Childhood Starts with a Raincoat
Kate Howlett When I was approached to write this guest post, I wondered for a good while what perspective I could add to this wonderful site. Any organisation with the mission ‘Our goal is to raise the next generation to be mindful of our natural world and to preserve wild spaces’ is something I can…
