How do you adventure when life slows you down?For me, it started one pedal stroke at a time. Not fast. Not far. But with intention. Living with chronic pain and neuropathy means I’ve had to rebuild my physical routine from the ground up. Cycling became not just fitness — but therapy. A way to move …
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Back in March of 2020, with the world slowing down and everything going sideways, I made a quiet decision: I got a text message from my wife, who was inside Costco..”hey you should come in and look at these fat tire bikes”. It didn’t take long for me to decide to roll one up to …
On July 1st, I made a decision: cut back on social media and go 110% into the website and YouTube channel. Instagram? It’s turned into a parade of influencers, ads, and outrage. Facebook? Same, only older. TikTok? I made an account, tried it briefly, and left it cold. The more time I spent on these …
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There’s a weight to the end of June that I can’t shake. It creeps in slowly—mood shifts, irritability, emotional fog. I don’t always recognize it right away, but it always leads me back to one day: June 28, 1990. That was the day everything changed. I remember every moment of it, even now, 35 years …
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“PTSD doesn’t work on a calendar. But neither does healing. We show up anyway.” It’s been a tough stretch lately. I haven’t been able to get out as much as I’d like—Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis have turned every step into a reminder that the body’s not always on board with the mind’s ambitions. But …
Keeping with the “build light” mindset, I recently downsized my fridge setup from a bulky 50L unit to the compact and efficient Alpicool 20L (C20). It’s a move that shaved off size and weight without compromising performance—and the new cabinet I built to house it keeps everything streamlined and road-ready. The Setup The cabinet is …
Back in January 2023, I picked up my first Insta360 X3 camera — and right from the start, it became a staple in my filming kit. Whether I was hiking, biking, or out soft-roading in the Volvo, the X3 added a whole new dimension to my storytelling. Being able to shoot in full 360 let …
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Sometimes, the best stops are the ones you stumble onto by accident. That’s exactly how we found Lepreau Falls—and turns out, it’s not just a scenic roadside waterfall, it’s a full provincial park. Located in New Brunswick, Lepreau Falls is part of the Lepreau River, a waterway that flows into the Bay of Fundy. The …
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If you’re the kind of person who lives for the outdoors—whether it’s hiking Fundy trails, exploring forest paths in Kouchibouguac, or just kicking back in your backyard hammock—then it’s time we had a quick, no-panic chat about ticks. Yep, those tiny, hitchhiking bugs are out there. But don’t worry—we’ve got the basics covered so you …
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There’s something deeply healing about stepping off the pavement and onto a dirt path. The crunch of gravel underfoot, the crisp breath of fresh air, and the quiet hum of the woods—it all signals a shift. A pause. A small but powerful reset. Whether it’s a full-day hike or just a short walk through a …