“Venturing into the BWCA is more than just paddling. It’s about taking time to reset to a time where responsibilities of modern life can be turned off. It’s a place where fishing isn't just about casting a line; it’s about patiently waiting and trying to convince a hungry walleye or lake trout to take your lure…” by Jamie Cooper

“And there it stood, just barely. With my head down watching my step, I almost walked right past the cabin. It had seen better days, and by days, I mean decades. That thing was rougher than 30 grit sandpaper.” by Zach Duncan

“What are your biggest Phobias. Acrophobia: fear of heights? Trypanophobia: fear of needles? Claustrophobia: fear of enclosed spaces? For me it is the ocean and the dark.” by Matt Hume

“Moving light and fast in the mountains has never been an anomaly when speaking of objectives for climbers, skiers, runners and others, but there is something invigorating and energizing about moving like this. It seems every week whether it’s a friend, long-lost acquaintance or professional, people are squeezing things that seem to be multi-day adventures into the small 24-hour time frame we have in a day.” by Mitch Milbauer

“My life was changed when I quit my job in corporate finance and set off on a 2,650 mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail (“PCT”) in 2019. After major burnout at work in 2018, I was left with many questions such as “why am I doing this?” and “is this what life is supposed to look like?” by Carol Coyne

“A few weeks later, we loaded up my 74’ Jeep named Poncho with our camp gear, threw on our Patagonia fleeces, grabbed some road cuisine, and hit I-5 with Ventura circled in red on the map…” by Daniel Bigelow