The Beauty and Flaws of Living On the Fly
As we walked out, we landed on naming our climb “Apprendiendo Volando AKA On the Fly.” This started as just word play on helicoptering in, the flies that plagued us,...
Trip Reports
The Beauty and Flaws of Living On the Fly
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500 Pounds of Gear, No Plan
If we had actually had a plan, we would have approached this objective much differently. We would've had different gear, more information, and likely wouldn't have helicoptered in. But that...
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2 Minutes of What I Learned on the PCT
Reflections on Outdoor Equity Along the PCT Written by McKayla Bull “Why is the outdoors so… homogenous?” The question plagued me more and more with every passing mile as I hiked...
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Inside Passage: Beauty, Adversity, Nature's Curveballs
After some rest, catching up with friends, and a resupply in Wrangell, we continued on. We left on a rising tide, setting up to cross the Dry Strait—20 miles of...
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Crossing to Alaska
We’re in Alaska. There’s so many emotions attached to that sentence. We’ve been anticipating our arrival here for a year, and now that we’ve finally crossed the border it feels...
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A Butedale Day in the Neighborhood
Hey neighbors! Tuning in from Rick’s driveway boat in Prince Rupert. While I have to crumple my legs a bit to fit the lower bed, there’s no denying the blackout...
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A Month of Miles: Learning to Revere Nature on the Pacific Crest Trail
Out here, nature isn’t a backdrop for my adventure; it’s the main character, and I am a guest — one organism among billions. I have had to move with Mother...
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Leaning In: The First 130 Miles of Our Inside Passage Journey
The Gulf Islands provided the perfect training ground for our trip. We were blessed by practically zero wind and cloudless skies, and paddled on glass almost every day. Here we...
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Imagining an Outdoors for All: The Northern Section of the Pacific Crest Trail
This hike is about visibility, belonging, and reclaiming space. I’ve been told by many people that “I don’t look like a backpacker.” I’m here to be myself loudly and boldly...
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Paddling the Inside Passage: Community, Comfort, and Why I’m Doing This
When I tell people I’m paddling the Inside Passage this summer, I’m often met with a mix of awe and confusion. “Wow, that’s incredible… Wait; why are you doing this...
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Trip Report: Alaska by Foot, Plane, and Raft
This trip started off as a lot of Alaskan trips do - with bags packed, loading up into a float plane. Alaska is incredibly inaccessible - it only has a...
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The Journey of a Quilt - Versatility in an Adventurous Life
I have been using my Zenbivy for years and I've spent well over 800 nights in it. I'll trekking poles for ice axes, tents for nights cowboy camping under the stars,...
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Gifts of the Night Sky
Stargazing is an amazing experience, and it will give you a little break from your home life and allow you to reconnect with nature for a night. Grab your Zenbivy...
