Category: Adventure

New snow in the Fisher Chimneys made it prudent to wear our crampons all the way down to the talus field below the Chimneys.

As we’ve readied the Ocean Endeavour for its upcoming sailings, our Operations team members have put a great deal of work into purchasing, testing, and stocking everything you’ll need to…

Bipin Sharma Bhatta and Sangita Bazagai on their wedding day Nepalese Weddings I’ve never been to an actual Nepalese wedding. I’ve come across a few, tentatively. Usually by accident on…

Yesterday we had our weekly #AdvTravelChat on Twitter where we discussed weekend adventures. It was one of the most popular sessions to date, many thanks for joining our community! We…

This article is sponsored by Abbott as part of their LIFE. TO THE FULLEST. mission. This story, thoughts and opinions are our own. Before Dave and I took our first 5-week vacation…

Army veteran Ray Knell gallops through Pelican Valley as the sun sets over Yellowstone National Park; Photography by Michael Ciaglo Rain and cold were our companions as we rode our…

If you follow this blog with any regularity, you probably already know that 2015 has been a tough year for mountaineering expeditions. Climbers have found little success on the big…

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You know what my least favorite part of traveling is? Flying. It’s no secret that I hate flying. These days, flying has has become more of a nuisance than a…

“Don’t worry about your rudders, just get in the water.” Our guide Tress, from Sea North tours was worried we wouldn’t have enough time kayaking with Beluga Whales in Churchill,…

Looking down on the Colorado River from above Deer Creek Falls; Photograph by Danny Schmidt The moment I caught my first a glance of Hance, I regretted my decision to…

Jimmy Chin has been a North Face sponsored athlete for years, and in this video produced by the gear company we get a chance to learn a bit more about…

We had a good day of technical training yesterday on the Sulphide Glacier, with mostly sunny skies.

You could say Sarah Hrdlicka is living the good life.

These days, with the advancement in travel technology, almost everyone travels with some form of technology. These gadgets are not only useful to help us keep in touch with family…

Life is about creating unforgettable moments. Dave and I are lucky to be able to travel the world creating memories through our adventures, and when we come home, we feel…

Japanese climber Kuriki Nobukazu will be the first to attempt to scale Mount Everest since a massive earthquake in April triggered avalanches that killed 18 climbers, shutting an industry that…

It rained hard all night last night, and we are currently in a very humid cloud with intermittent showers.

After a rewarding day in the Antarctic landscape, passengers onboard the newly refurbished Ocean Endeavour have a myriad of opportunities to unwind, relax and rejuvenate in the small expedition ship’s…

We asked #AdvTravelChat participants to share their favourite weekend escapes and share they did! Here are over 100 ideas for you to plan your ideal weekend escape. Special thanks to our…

Antarctica is fast becoming the supreme travel destination for the true adventure traveller. It’s the kind of destination that takes your travels up a notch from the regular tourist or every day…

Daniel Wood on the “highball” boulder problem the Process, Bishop, California; Photograph by Max Krimmer Climber Daniel Woods didn’t know whether to be happy or utterly horrified after having become the…

When we were almost to the pumice ridge the clouds grew darker and precipitation in the form of rain began.

A number of Quark expeditions, including those in Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic, provide an opportunity to spend time in the cozy and friendly town of Kangerlussuaq. Offering easy access…