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Chasing the Wild
The stress sat upon my shoulders as I shuffled past sagebrush; this was until I found my place of refuge. As I settled into the dusty cushion beneath, my eyes drifted towards the sunlit mesas ahead. At that moment, whatever fabricated burden I was carrying seemed to melt away with the evening light...
Why We Created GrandTaiga
Back in my early days, as a forward thinking adventurous and creative kid, I saw the colorful and endless possibilities of life early on. I was blessed with a duality of having a wise foundation and vision for an extraordinary life without the traditional resources and wealth to immediately attain the joys and pursuits I imagined...
Music and the Inner Voice
Using music to elevate athletic performance is neither a secret nor a revelation - we’ve all relied on music for motivation or relaxation in one way or another. Music, especially when combined with exercise, floods the brain with hormones and endorphins to reduce perceived exertion and delay fatigue...
How to Build a Travel Van on a Budget
Facing challenges head on is a surefire way to get closer to your dreams. Through this practice, you will notice they’re more attainable than you ever could have imagined. Over the years I've tried my best to practice this discipline and when I eventually found my mind...
Crossroads with a Grizzly
When traveling in grizzly bear country don’t be surprised if you see a grizzly bear.
Pfeifferhorn Trail: How to get Your Wife to Backpack With You
I don’t know if this is an adventure tale, relationship advice or something in-between, but you’ll have to keep reading to find out.
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Matt Sandin // JUL. 19, 2021
The stress sat upon my shoulders as I shuffled past sagebrush; this was until I found my place of refuge. As I settled into the dusty cushion beneath, my eyes drifted towards the sunlit mesas ahead. At that moment, whatever fabricated burden I was carrying seemed to melt away with the evening light...
6 min read
Matt Sandin // JUL. 19, 2021
The stress sat upon my shoulders as I shuffled past sagebrush; this was until I found my place of refuge. As I settled into the dusty cushion beneath, my eyes drifted towards the sunlit mesas ahead. At that moment, whatever fabricated burden I was carrying seemed to melt away with the evening light...
6 min read
Nick Uthe // FEB. 22, 2021
Back in my early days, as a forward thinking adventurous and creative kid, I saw the colorful and endless possibilities of life early on. I was blessed with a duality of having a wise foundation and vision for an extraordinary life without the traditional resources and wealth to immediately attain the joys and pursuits I imagined...
5 min read
Nick Uthe // FEB. 22, 2021
Back in my early days, as a forward thinking adventurous and creative kid, I saw the colorful and endless possibilities of life early on. I was blessed with a duality of having a wise foundation and vision for an extraordinary life without the traditional resources and wealth to immediately attain the joys and pursuits I imagined...
5 min read
Zach Zenteno // FEB. 15, 2021
Using music to elevate athletic performance is neither a secret nor a revelation - we’ve all relied on music for motivation or relaxation in one way or another. Music, especially when combined with exercise, floods the brain with hormones and endorphins to reduce perceived exertion and delay fatigue...
7 min read
Zach Zenteno // FEB. 15, 2021
Using music to elevate athletic performance is neither a secret nor a revelation - we’ve all relied on music for motivation or relaxation in one way or another. Music, especially when combined with exercise, floods the brain with hormones and endorphins to reduce perceived exertion and delay fatigue...
7 min read
Nick Uthe // FEB. 05, 2021
Facing challenges head on is a surefire way to get closer to your dreams. Through this practice, you will notice they’re more attainable than you ever could have imagined. Over the years I've tried my best to practice this discipline and when I eventually found my mind...
7 min read
Nick Uthe // FEB. 05, 2021
Facing challenges head on is a surefire way to get closer to your dreams. Through this practice, you will notice they’re more attainable than you ever could have imagined. Over the years I've tried my best to practice this discipline and when I eventually found my mind...
7 min read
Nick Uthe // JAN. 28, 2021
When traveling in grizzly bear country don’t be surprised if you see a grizzly bear.
4 min read
Nick Uthe // JAN. 28, 2021
When traveling in grizzly bear country don’t be surprised if you see a grizzly bear.
4 min read
Nick Uthe // JAN. 09, 2021
I don’t know if this is an adventure tale, relationship advice or something in-between, but you’ll have to keep reading to find out.
5 min read
Nick Uthe // JAN. 09, 2021
I don’t know if this is an adventure tale, relationship advice or something in-between, but you’ll have to keep reading to find out.
5 min read
Nick Uthe // OCT. 22, 2020
About a decade ago is when It all began. I had to have been about 15 years old. This Is when I started to analyze myself, my ambitions, my hopes, my dreams or simply put, my inner curiosity to figure out what or who was behind my drive...
6 min read
Nick Uthe // OCT. 22, 2020
About a decade ago is when It all began. I had to have been about 15 years old. This Is when I started to analyze myself, my ambitions, my hopes, my dreams or simply put, my inner curiosity to figure out what or who was behind my drive...
6 min read
Sam Axness // OCT. 20, 2020
The first week and a half after my surgery has both flown by at lightspeed while also feeling like an eternity. Quite the juxtaposition, I know, but that’s what I’m here to delve into. Recovery, like many things in life, is merely a process...
4 min read
Sam Axness // OCT. 20, 2020
The first week and a half after my surgery has both flown by at lightspeed while also feeling like an eternity. Quite the juxtaposition, I know, but that’s what I’m here to delve into. Recovery, like many things in life, is merely a process...
4 min read
Sam Axness // SEP. 06, 2020
Over the past 7 months, I’ve been living with a torn labrum and a partially torn rotator cuff in my dominant shoulder. Although it hasn’t caused me much physical pain or discomfort, the overall instability of my shoulder has proved...
3 min read
Sam Axness // SEP. 06, 2020
Over the past 7 months, I’ve been living with a torn labrum and a partially torn rotator cuff in my dominant shoulder. Although it hasn’t caused me much physical pain or discomfort, the overall instability of my shoulder has proved...
3 min read
Sam Axness // MAY. 20, 2020
Over the past few years I’ve come to crave movement to ease my restless soul, and in almost every situation, it boosts my mood. If I’m feeling on top of the world, I move and conquer it. If I’m down, I find clarity in motion...
3 min read
Sam Axness // MAY. 20, 2020
Over the past few years I’ve come to crave movement to ease my restless soul, and in almost every situation, it boosts my mood. If I’m feeling on top of the world, I move and conquer it. If I’m down, I find clarity in motion...
3 min read
Nick Uthe // MAY. 19, 2020
Entering Jasper, Alberta was nostalgic and awe-inspiring before even setting foot outside the comforts of my van. For years It has been ultimate jackpot of mystical places on earth and the mecca for all things adventure. We were home! Cruising in, we were now about 5,000 miles into Explore the North project and settling into our new lives on the road...
5 min read
Nick Uthe // MAY. 19, 2020
Entering Jasper, Alberta was nostalgic and awe-inspiring before even setting foot outside the comforts of my van. For years It has been ultimate jackpot of mystical places on earth and the mecca for all things adventure. We were home! Cruising in, we were now about 5,000 miles into Explore the North project and settling into our new lives on the road...
5 min read
Nick Uthe // MAY. 19, 2020
What place do phones have in our lives? I’m unsure how often this question is asked especially in an era in which the use of social media is ingrained in our culture, but it is a question that should be asked much more often...
4 min read
Nick Uthe // MAY. 19, 2020
What place do phones have in our lives? I’m unsure how often this question is asked especially in an era in which the use of social media is ingrained in our culture, but it is a question that should be asked much more often...
4 min read
Nick Uthe // MAY. 19, 2020
What place do phones have in our lives? I’m unsure how often this question is asked especially in an era in which the use of social media is ingrained in our culture, but it is a question that should be asked much more often...
4 min read
Nick Uthe // MAY. 19, 2020
What place do phones have in our lives? I’m unsure how often this question is asked especially in an era in which the use of social media is ingrained in our culture, but it is a question that should be asked much more often...
4 min read
Nick Uthe // MAY. 19, 2020
As a photographer and seeker of all things adventure, having the opportunity to spend time in Iceland on assignment with Aurora Arktika in the West Fjords was blissfully inspiring. First things first, we had to get there! If you don’t fly often, going to a modern day airport can feel like going to a carnival; its chaos, anticipation, and excitement in one shared space...
5 min read
Nick Uthe // MAY. 19, 2020
As a photographer and seeker of all things adventure, having the opportunity to spend time in Iceland on assignment with Aurora Arktika in the West Fjords was blissfully inspiring. First things first, we had to get there! If you don’t fly often, going to a modern day airport can feel like going to a carnival; its chaos, anticipation, and excitement in one shared space...
5 min read
Mike Simone // MAY. 19, 2020
What I’m most excited for is how the training and coaching business evolves. Trainers and coaches have the power to dramatically change the trajectory of people’s lives, but for a lot, it’s a tough business...
9 min read
Mike Simone // MAY. 19, 2020
What I’m most excited for is how the training and coaching business evolves. Trainers and coaches have the power to dramatically change the trajectory of people’s lives, but for a lot, it’s a tough business...
9 min read