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 […]
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British Columbia, Destinations
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
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Costa rica, Trips
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,
Helinox Unveils the “Play” Series of Backcountry Games Read More »
Camping Gear, Gear, Reviews
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
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Trips
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,
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Camping Gear, Gear
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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Gear, Winter Gear
A story of a family of five that traveled to the southern end of Africa for three months, and shared their experiences along the way.
Three Months in Africa: A Family of Five’s Road Trip of Discovery. Read More »
Africa, Trips
Planning a trip is mostly a fun exercise. But booking the trip can be a stressful chore, especially on limited time as a parent. Any chance to save time and effort is most welcome, and Flighthub knows this. We’ve used them to book travel many times over the years, and they do a great job
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Travel Tips
Christmas is around the corner, and chances are that the gift ideas for the adventurous and/or outdoorsy guy in your life might be limited. This is for a couple reasons: One is that if he’s a gear snob he might already have their gear closet pretty dialed. Or, they are modest and humble and spend
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Gear
Before having kids, I was a minimalist when it came to camping. Light, fast, and easy were my guiding principles. After having kids, that changed. One of the first items I got was the Kodiak Canvas 10×10 VX tent. And while it’s not light, setup is actually pretty fast and easy. Maintenance, though, isn’t what
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Camping Gear, Gear, Reviews
Burning Man With Babies Is No Joke It’s an inhospitable place on a good day, and downright life-threatening on a bad one. Having been to four burns in the past, I thought it would be a great idea to bring our daughter there to celebrate her first birthday. My partner was into checking it out
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Destinations, Tips and Tricks, Travel Tips, Trips
A review of the Twin Fin in Waikiki, Hawaii from a family with a small baby. It was our first time away.
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Hawaii, Hotels/Resorts, Reviews, Trips