about us
We're several families of adventure lovers looking to get the most out of life, and be a great example for our kids on how to treat the planet well.
Our Mission
Create a resource for families around the world to grow a deeper connection to nature, all while having fun and strengthening bonds.
Our Values
We value connection, adventure, pushing our boundaries, and making the world around us a better place.
The Creators
We are doing our best to give our kids an amazing childhood.
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:
The Ultimate Guide to Whistler for Families
Whistler, BC is a little town with a big reputation. Once the site of a quiet fishing lodge, the valley at the top of two watersheds is now an international tourist destination. But beyond the resort, there is a community of people dedicating their lives to the pursuit of “whee” and “YEEEW!” as much as
One Renegade Family’s Month-Long Trip Through Costa Rica
Sure, you can book an all-inclusive beach vacation and call it a day. But is that truly travelling? Of course not. It’s an easy way to take some time off, but it’s not immersing you and your family in the lands, culture, and special places that truly make a destination worth visiting. EFA contributor Matt
Helinox Unveils the “Play” Series of Backcountry Games
Playing games with your family can be one of life’s great pastimes. And passing time in remote places in nature, many will argue, is the best of all pastimes. However, until now most games were relegated to a deck of cards, and maybe a portable chess board. If you’re bringing a hatchet or axe along,
“Twilight Of Adolescence” Showcases The Magic of Father/Daughter Time in Nature
Jeremy Jones has been a mentor to many in the snowboarding world. His career has been on an upward trajectory most of his adult life, moving from professional racing to freeriding, and then as a leader in exploration under his own power. But where many of his protegés have never met him, his influence is
Helinox Upgrades Their Iconic Chair One With a [Re]boot
You can’t reinvent the wheel. But can you reinvent the chair? Turns out you can, and on multiple occasions, 13 years apart. And in doing so, you can improve upon an already great product with a few simple innovations that make it that much better. I’m talking about the new Chair One [re] from Helinox,
Aurora Heat Fur Handwarmers Review
Our firsthand review of the beaver-fur handwarmers from Aurora Heat, a small, Indigenous-owned business in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
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