Category: Advice

On Adventure and Mental Health

On Adventure and Mental Health

First of all, no matter who you are or what you are doing, I want to say that you are amazing and that you're doing so well. But to those who are suffering from mental illness in particular or who...

Live life, love adventure

Live life, love adventure

Adventure can be in all forms. We call our (a)dventures ones with a little 'a'. Not too crazy scary but totally do-able. Our passion is for expeditions whether it be hiking, camping, sea kayaking,...

Triathlon

Just start! Don't be put off by what you think it might be like - you will find your own way - and realise that if you work at it, you will improve and feel good about you achievements! And don't...

Don’t just talk about it do it

Life can get really busy and we start the snowball of putting things off.  As much as I am capable of putting off the run/walk/climb I recognise that over time I suffer mentally. The connectivity...

Believe!

Always believe! Life is too short grasp any opportunity to try something new. I've never been a runner, but in 2015 I did my first ever trail half marathon. Now I focus on Trail Ultras even though...

Trying new things

Trying new things

This year I somehow decided to try doing triathlons. I have loved the excuse to get outdoors and swim, bike or run in lots of new and beautiful places. My advice is to give something a try even if...

Listen

When I go outside, I listen. When I focus on listening, I think less. When I think less, the thoughts of everyday life fade away. Some of those thoughts are unhealthy (anxiety, stress, "what should...

Get those kids outside immediately

Get those kids outside immediately

Our oldest son's 1st night out camping was at 6 weeks old. We drove the long way (via Canada) to get to Michigan. The two of us slept in the tent while my husband slept in the truck, but it didn't...

Female Adventurers

Female Adventurers

You don’t have to be an “adventurer”, you don’t have to be “epic” or “badass” - if you love the outdoors just do what you love whether big or small if it is important and significant to you that is...