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 kiddos. 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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Cheakamus Lake: An Iconic Hike in Whistler
Note: This trail is currently undergoing maintenance, with the reopening scheduled for summer 2026. There are very few places you can visit where its residents live over 10 times longer than humans. Cheakamus Lake is a step into the ancient. The stillness here carries a weight; the striking feeling that the life around you existed…
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The Family Guide to Whytecliff Park
We have a blessing in life to live near one of the great parks in Metro Vancouver: Whytecliff. At the very edge of the continent, where the mainland of BC separates Howe Sound from the Salish Sea. There sits a small peninsula surrounded by multimilllion dollar estates, but with a significant portion of it made…
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Yeti Camino 35 Carryall Tote Review
One of the coolest things about the YETI Camino Carryall bag is the weight capacity. At 300lbs, it stands up to YETI’s reputation for being virtually indestructible. at 30 lbs, that means my toddler is well under the weight limit. I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t carry her in this bag when…
