In the natural world, winter presents an annual challenge. Temperatures can become unforgivingly cold, resources run scarce, daylight hours are constricted and the living breathing world settles in to survive. Yet, for us humans—even with the challenge of COVID—life goes on…
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What is the Summer Dream Team and what’s the point? Well its in the name, but I suppose that can be misleading. This is not a team of peerless athletes and artists at peak performance achieving mind-boggling objectives. Rather, this…
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This ‘Giving Tuesday’, consider Big City Mountaineer’s Summit for Someone program. It’s a fantastic way to do the activities you love and provide today’s youth with an opportunity for growth and empowerment.
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Without further ado, we give you our 2019 Winter Dream Team.
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Sleeping under the stars is a rewarding experience for all, but can also be an intimidating one. Here are five myths we can debunk to help you rest easy while sleeping outside.
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Instead of a “how to,” we have some off-the-wall tips that are not so obvious within the official Te Araroa resources.
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Everyone has the moment they fall in love with the camping and backpacking. For one adventurer, that might not have happened were it not for one Therm-a-Rest pad.
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You don’t have to be travelling the world to be fun hogging. Get our advice and tips for adventures while camping close to home.
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The environmental crisis is affecting all of our lives, including polar explorer Eric Larsen. Over the past decade, climate change has affected Eric as he explores how he can continue navigating a changing earth and how to be a part of a solution.
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There are many emotional benefits of sleeping outside. Whether you’ve experienced a traumatic event, grapple with urban suppression, or you want to feel rejuvenated — going camping can do a world of good. Nature’s simplicity combined with any form of physical movement is a powerful recipe for soul-deep restoration.
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Here are our suggestions for buffering your basecamp life; careful though, you don’t want to get too comfortable. There are mountains to be climbed, rivers to be run, and trails to be explored!
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Introducing the 2019Therm-a-Rest Summer Dream Team, our team of ambassadors and adventure lovers that will be inspiring your backpacking and camping experiences.
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