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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The Best Family-Friendly Beaches in and Around Vancouver BC
Believe it or not, Vancouver has amazing beaches. Locals may not want this known, but it’s not exactly a secret. We’re on the coast, after all. And while our summers aren’t long, we they do get hot: It’s not uncommon (and getting even more common, for better or for worse) to have 30 degree days…
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Olukai Moloa Slippers Review
Some things in life are worth paying a premium for. If you told me a few years ago as a dirtbag subleasing a basement in Whistler that I would find value in a pair of slippers that cost more than a fancy dinner, I would have thought you were crazy. Well, two kids, two cats,…
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Plan Your Family Trip in the Sea to Sky Corridor With Our Free App
Simplifying Family Adventures on the Sea to Sky Highway Exploring the Sea to Sky corridor in British Columbia is in our family’s blood. Dad grew up close by on the North Shore, and moved to Whistler as a young buck out of college. He met mom when she took some time away from city life…
