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 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 bring the next generation up to be mindful of our natural world. The great outdoors brings mental peace, fortitude, spiritual connection and resilience. With this knowledge, we hope children will grow to have the wherewithal to know nature’s importance in respect to our health, the animal kingdom’s and all of nature – in hopes to preserve wild spaces for generations to come.
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 and a lovely partner, 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
My love for adventure coincides with my love for the great outdoors. My wish is to impart my appreciation to our two wonderfully darling kiddos, in hopes of inspiring their friends and their friend’s friends. As a previous professional world traveller, nothing has stopped me more in my tracks than wanting to create a grounding nest as a new mama. We live in one of the most beautiful and fortunate places on earth to do so, the perfect spot for this chapter of life and the inspiration of this excellent family adventure project.
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 Dometic Backpack Is the New Kid on The Block and A Bit Cooler than Others
Once in a while, you get to test a totally new innovation and see how it stacks up to the establishment it claims to be beating. I’ve just spent the past three months testing out the Unrestricted cooler on our family adventures: hiking, camping, and biking around the Sea to Sky region of British Columbia.…
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Splurging at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Heads up: This guide contains affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — it helps keep our guides free. It never changes our picks or their order. Read our Gear Review Policy. Even if we had all the money in the world, we’d…
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Is the New Heights/OluKai Flip Flop Collab Worth the Premium Price Tag? A Review of the Mea Ola Nu’u
Heads up: This review contains affiliate links. If you buy through one, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — it helps keep these reviews free to read. It never changes my verdict. Read my Gear Review Policy. — Steve I’m not as big of a football fan as I…
