recent adventures
The ultimate 1-day Joshua Tree National Park itinerary: 9 best hikes & scrambles (post-COVID)
Largely popularised by the 1987 U2 album of the same name, Joshua Tree straddles the Mojave and Colorado...
Vanlife diaries #4: Joshua Tree
This week was a little different than our other weeks on the road, namely because we stayed in...
Vanlife diaries #3: Big Sur, Malibu & Anaheim
Following the last two weeks of rather intense driving, we were ready for cruisier days and fewer long...
Vanlife diaries #2: Southern Oregon, Redwoods & California wine country
With the first week of vanlife under our belts, Dan and I launched full-steam-ahead this week into more...
Vanlife Diaries #1: Washington & Oregon coast
In case you missed it… it’s official, I LIVE IN A VAN!! After months of tireless organising, coordinating,...
The ultimate 1-day Canyonlands National Park itinerary: Druid Arch hike & best viewpoints (post-COVID)
Protecting nearly 350,000 acres of red rock canyons, sweeping mesas, towering rock arches, and sand-sculpted spires in southern...
The ultimate 1-day Arches National Park itinerary: 17 best viewpoints & hikes (post-COVID)
Boasting over 2,000 natural rock arches, each the product of millions of years of violent wind, salt, and...
The ultimate 1-day Yosemite National Park itinerary: 11 best viewpoints & hikes (post-COVID)
Situated in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains and sculpted by glaciers over millions of years, Yosemite...
The best alternative to The Wave: White Pocket & Vermillion Cliffs with Dreamland Safari
Of all Arizona’s incredible natural marvels and vibrant geological wonders, The Wave is truly one of the most...
Four Lakes Loop (days 2 & 3): Summit Lake to Long Canyon via Siligo Peak & Luella Lake
Continuing the Four Lakes Loop past another 3 sparkling lakes in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, the next two...
Four Lakes Loop (day 1): Long Canyon to Summit Lake
After getting smoked out of Mt Whitney and frantically scrambling to plan an alternative backpacking adventure for the...
Frozen Larch Hike: Ingalls Lake & South Ingalls Peak
Alpine Lakes Wilderness never fails to impress, particularly during the magic of mid-autumn when all the leaves have...
Chelan Summit Trail (days 3 & 4): Star Lake to Stehekin via Boulder Butte & Purple Pass
Following an eventful two days on the trail with multiple summits and millions of golden larches, our adventure...
Chelan Summit Trail (days 1 & 2): Prince Creek to Star Lake via Star & Courtney Peak
For only a few spectacular weeks every autumn, the otherwise unremarkable alpine larch trees in the Pacific Northwest...
Maple Pass Loop & Black Peak (days 2 & 3): Lewis Lake to Wing Lake & Black Peak Summit
Following a spectacular day along the Maple Pass Loop trail yesterday, we’ve left the crowds behind to trek...
