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Ken Whiting is in California filming TV episodes and YouTube content and he is having a blast.The Facing Waves California episode will begin airing on Outside TV and Bally Sports in the fall of 2024.
My thirst for adventure and parents style is deeply impacted by trips to Africa. My son Tucker has joined me in Zambia, my husband and I have gone a dozen times together.
West Virginia is one of the most underrated states. It sits inauspiciously at the center of the most populous region of the US, while simultaneously being isolated and quiet.
One of my favorite kinds of multi-day trips is spent out on the river. That’s probably quite obvious, given my profession in kayaking. When it comes to any multi-day river trip, I personally prefer to head out on a raft.
The Waitukubuli Sea Trail was created to showcase the incredible sea kayaking trips along Dominica's Caribbean coastline. Sheltered from the power and unpredictability of the Altantic Ocean, the Sea Trail provides the opportunity for new and experienced paddlers to explore Dominica’s dramatic countryside, along with the small and welcoming communities that are found along the way.
When deciding where to go as a family - there are a couple things we ask each other. What do we look forward to doing in that region? Or what does this location have to offer. Usually the more touristy the less inclined we are as a family, but my family is a water family and we are drawn to the river and it’s waters.
Have you grown tired of subsisting primarily on dehydrated/freeze-dried meals while camping? I know I have! Heading into the backcountry delivers a wealth of fresh air, fresh smells, and fresh experiences.
Some places have a certain magnetic pull to them, and I find myself pulled towards them like a compass needle. The Southern Gulf Islands of British Colombia have this magnetic attraction. It’s an allure you simply cannot resist.
I’ve been doing a lot of backpacking lately with people who are newer to the pasttime. This means that I’ve borne witness (bared witness? Ah whatever, you get the idea) to a number of cringe-worthy mistakes by my peers who mean well, but just aren’t in the know. I see flubs while hiking, faux-pas around the tent, and self-defeating practices that scare off that precious backcountry sleep.
Stand up paddleboarding is a fun and challenging activity that is suitable for just about anyone to take up. This sport is ever-growing in popularity, which means there are constant waves of beginners working to find their footing.
Gather around all beginner and novice paddlers! Today I'm going to help you dodge or correct what I consider to be the top 6 easily avoidable kayaking mistakes that will leave you sopping wet, or looking like a total noob! - often both.
Now that we're in the peak of the summer heat, I thought we should talk about hiking shorts! When the weather calls for it, nothing beats a trustee pair of shorts to keep the breeze flowing and that range of motion on-point.
A short flight northwards from Lima is the city of Jaen. Flying directly to the Amazonas region capital of Chachapoyas is also an option, but starting in Jaen allowed our team to see a bit more of the regional landscape during an adventurous 5 hour drive.
There are creative alternatives to tents that can help you save money and add some spice to your backpacking experience. Today, I'm going to walk you through three simple options that you can experiment with, depending on your comfort level. You can absolutely stay dry and happy throughout the night, without breaking the bank or solely relying on a classic shelter.
There are few places that truly stir my heart with a wild passion. Ancash, Peru is one of them. Ancash is a region north of Lima that is home to, in my mind, the most beautiful mountains in the world.
There are a few pieces of backpacking gear that I take with me no matter where I go (well, in the backcountry that is). Now, this isn't the obvious stuff like a tent/backpack/sleeping bag, etc. This is a list of things that I think are a bit overlooked, and yet, in my opinion, essential to have with you on every trip.
Packrafting has officially opened up a whole new world of adventure for me. I've been a lifelong hiker. Typically, I stay firmly on terra firma. Being from the desert, water-based adventures were far from my scope of expertise. But then something funny happened to me. A while back, Jacob Moon and his wife Natasha invited me to Montana to packraft the South Fork of the Flathead right after I had just stumbled into ownership of a packraft.
I recently flew to Mexico City to film an episode of Epic Trails. My girlfriend Kristi joined me and we met up with an old friend of hers, photographer Rob Woodcox. Rob has been living in Mexico City for more than four years, and he has become quite enamored with the country. When Kristi and I proposed that he join us on this adventure, he immediately listed off a dozen options for us to explore.
The Grand Staircase Escalante region is one of the most beautiful areas in the country. It’s so rugged and remote that was the last area in the lower 48 to be mapped. It also happens to be a stone’s throw from my home.
South Dakota might just be one of the most surprising states in the country. Bring up South Dakota and you might think of rolling grasslands and farmland as far as the eye can see, but that does the state little justice. It’s probably not regarded as one of the top adventure destinations. But it should be!
Sea to Summit's new lineup of lightweight backpacking tents made waves last year for backpackers everywhere. The Telos TR2 and Alto TR2 tents share many overlapping features while still presenting some key differences that keep backcountry folks debating around the fire (and in the YouTube comments section). For this rundown, I recruited Dan Becker, who has implemented the Alto TR2 tent for most of the last year. Since I am a proud owner of the Telos TR2 tent, we can both speak to the specs and from personal experiences in the wild.
If a paddling trip is worth doing, it's also worth capturing on video. In fact, filming can really add an interesting layer of excitement to your adventure. Sure, there are times when I don't want the added responsibility of capturing epic shots and managing the equipment, but more often than not, I genuinely look forward to filming my outings.
An avid hiker, knowledgeable wilderness explorer and passionate adventurer, Eric Hanson is the face of the Epic Trails – Hiking project. Eric has a strong presence in the online hiking community and shares his adventures in an approachable and inspirational way.
I’m leaving the big cities behind and diving deep into a land rich in culture, a place where the outdoors is more than a reason to visit – it’s a way of life. What better way to explore Baie-James in Northern Québec than by kayaking the many pristine lakes and rivers this area is known for?
I’m heading to the north shore of the St. Lawrence River between Québec's two urban hubs of Montréal and Québec City, to a region known as Québec Authentique to explore the region by the seat of my sea kayak.
I’m heading to les Laurentides in Québec, where I’m exploring Lac Poisson Blanc by sea kayaking before busting out my trusty whitewater boat to paddle one of Eastern Canada's most popular rivers (and a personal favorite of mine), the Rouge River.
I’m heading to Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, home of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park and the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay—and one of the most dramatic landscapes in North America to explore all that the amazing region has to offer by sea kayak. Along the way, I paddle alongside towering cliffs, sail through the heart of the fjord and whitewater kayaksdown the world-class rivers Québec is known for.
It really is unlike any other city in North America. Set on the banks of the St Lawrence River, the ‘Old Town’ is in fact a UNESCO World Heritage site whose cobblestone streets and historic buildings sometimes make it feel more like Europe than Canada. What makes the area even cooler is how much there is to do close by.
I’m in a place I’ve always wanted to explore – Québec’s Îles-de-la-Madeleine – where I discover the unique pleasures of island living while paddling and swimming my way along this out-of-this-world coastline.
Sea kayaking with puffins and monoliths? You bet. I’m in Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve to do just that, as well as to stand up paddleboard and whitewater kayak one of the many rivers that drops into the Gulf of the Saint Lawrence River in Québec’s Côte-Nord.
Known for it's spectacular St. Lawrence coastline and rugged wilderness, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Québec is an outdoor lover's dream. I’m sea kayaking in Bic National Park, before hopping in a canoe to see bald eagles up close and personal in Lake Témiscouata National Park.
I’m in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec to explore their newest park, Opemican National Park, by foot and sea kayak before heading to the annual Kipawa River Festival, where I’m kayaking the rugged and beautiful Class 4 section of whitewater the area is known for.
I’m in beautiful Gaspésie, Québec, where I’m hitting the open waters near Percé Rock by sea kayak before heading inland and stand up paddling the Bonaventure River and hiking to see this incredible landscape from above.
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