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How Do You Stay Entertained While Living in a Van?

Before we moved into a van, I wanted to make sure everything was covered in the DIY build, which meant that even considered things like entertainment. What were we going to do on those nights that we are packed in a Lowes parking lot for the night? This was especially important to us considering Meg …

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How to Get Started Backpacking | What I Tell My Friends

So, you’re interested in backpacking, but you don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Backpacking can seem like a daunting task, but with a little planning and preparation, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Here are a few tips to get you started on your backpacking adventure. Start Small The most …

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Van Life vs RV Life – Consider This Before Buying Your Home on Wheels

Spending most of my time traveling has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl. Now that I’m working remotely, an RV or campervan can help me live that dream with my wife and dog by my side. However, with so many Recreational Vehicles on the market and so many new campervan …

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How Do Alpinists Get Down?

Mountaineering or alpine climbing is an outdoor activity where people climb very tall mountains. Some consider sport climbing, indoor climbing, and bouldering to be types of mountaineering or alpinism. And while alp is part of the word alpinism, most people involved in alpinism do it on many other mountain ranges other than the Alps. People …

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How to Retrieve Your Rope After Rappelling

Do you want to know how to retrieve your rope after rappelling? Rappelling is an excellent way for adventurers and explorers alike to get down from high places. Being able to retrieve the rope and continue on your way is most important for canyoneering as you will continue to hike onward after rappelling down. Retrieving …

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How to Stay Warm While Climbing in the Fall and Winter

It is coming to the late fall/winter season and that means there’s a slightly love-hate relationship with climbing. We love it because the rocks are perfect and there aren’t very many people out at the crag. However, it’s kind of a hate relationship because it’s cold and it’s not as easy to get all the …

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