Alexandra ‘Chachi’ Riesco: Where Art, Nature, and Adventure Converge
Alexandra "Chachi" Riesco, born in 1994, is a multifaceted artist whose work bridges the gap between fine art and the natural world. Hailing from Miami, ...
Paddling into Adventure: Aimee Jules’ Journey from Photographer to Filmmaker
Aimee Jules is a professional photographer turned filmmaker whose debut project is making waves in the adventure film scene. Her film "Paddle X" is set ...
Shifting Gears: Debora DeNapoli’s Unexpected Path from Trauma to Triumph
Seven years ago, Debora DeNapoli's life took an unexpected turn when a severe car accident left her with multiple injuries, including brain bruising, whiplash, and ...
Erchana Murray-Bartlett: Redefining Human Potential One Marathon at a Time
In a world of increasingly standardised endurance events, The Speed Project stands apart as a throwback to the raw essence of ultrarunning - where the ...
LEAVE NO TRACE: THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Do you have a favourite beach, trail, or lookout that you just can’t get enough of? Have you shared its whereabouts on Instagram or do you want it to ...
CASSIE DE COLLING GETS ADVENTUROUS WITH HER FILMMAKING
It’s fair to say that Sir David Attenborough has had a profound impact on nature lovers, conservation and a new generation of natural history filmmakers. ...
TAKE THE PATH LESS TRAVELLED ON ONE OF THESE MULTI-DAY HIKES IN EUROPE
Hiking is an incredible way to experience a new country. It offers you a chance to explore the landscape in a way that is only ...
Adventure Mums: Celebrating Mothers Who Live Life to the Fullest
Motherhood is a never-ending adventure, full of challenges, joy, and surprises. Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow, and for some mothers, it’s ...
Mastering the Half Marathon: A Gutsy Girls Training Guide
I know I know, the title sounds daunting, but fear not for this blog post is for non runners and runners of all types! If ...
Angie: The Young Climbing Superstar Taking the World by Storm
Angie Scarth-Johnson has got to be one of the most impressive rock climbing prodigies out there. Not only has she been shattering records since the ...
Gutsy Girls 2023 Film Lineup: Embracing Body Positivity and Empowerment Through Adventure
Alright, folks, brace yourselves for some seriously bold and daring stuff we’ve got in store for this year’s Gutsy Girls! We’re pulling out all the ...
MAKING YOUR PASSION YOUR PROFESSION
Meet Alysa McCall – Director of conservation outreach and staff scientist at Polar Bears International Working in the outdoor sphere is an appealing career path ...
HERE’S THE MOTIVATION YOU NEED TO SUCK AT SOMETHING
BEING A BEGINNER SUCKS! BUT MASTERING SOMETHING NEW ROCKS! Being uncomfortable is part of growth. Every time we consciously choose to step outside of our ...
7 ESSENTIAL ADVENTURE READS TO INSPIRE YOU
Looking for some literary inspiration to spur you on your next adventure, or simply looking for an inspiring gift for your adventure loving friends? From ...
5 GIFT IDEAS FOR NATURE LOVERS
With Christmas fast approaching now is the time to consider what impact your festive season will have on our natural environment. The thought of buying ...
RUN, THINK AND LIVE BETTER: WITH LISA TAMATI
Lisa Tamati is one tough cookie. The 51-year-old New Zealander is an ultramarathon runner and coach who’s done some of the world’s most gruelling races, ...
HANNY ALLSTON TALKS BURNOUT, GUILT, AND GROWTH
Hanny Allston wears many hats: trail runner, business owner, orienteer, wife, podcast host, environmentalist. The Tasmanian is also a life coach who helps people find their place in ...
HOW TANYA BOTTOMLEY CHANGED HER LIFE
Tanya Bottomley never imagined life could be this good. The 38-year-old Nelson local lives a stone’s throw from beautiful beaches, rivers, and mountains. A customs ...
CLIMBING EVEREST WITH MARIAM KTIRI
It’s 2:35 am on May 22, 2019. The night is calm, the moon almost full. Mariam Ktiri is closer to the heavens than any other ...
MICHELLE LEE: MASSAGE THERAPIST, ROWER, AND WORLD RECORD HOLDER
If there’s one thing Michelle Lee knows, it’s that we’re capable of so much more than we imagine. In April 2017, the Sydneysider became a ...
MEET MEL STAMELL: INVENTOR AND ADVENTURER
When it comes to outdoor activities, 35-year-old Mel Stamell has pretty much tried it all: kayaking, climbing, caving, mountain biking, and skiing, her personal favourite. ...
TECH DIVING TO FIND “A PEACE WITHIN” with Katy Fraser
MEET UNDERWATER FILMMAKER KATY FRASER What do cave diving, landscape painting, and ancient Mayan culture have in common? They all feature in British technical diver ...
LISA BLAIR: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MAST
When Lisa Blair signed up for the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Race, there was one teeny, tiny problem: she didn’t have a boat. Neither that, nor ...
5 MINUTES WITH KRYSTLE WRIGHT
In her latest breath-taking short film “In Perpetual Motion”, Queensland native Krystle Wright takes us on a visual journey of the all-consuming pursuit of creativity ...
FIVE SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES TO KEEP YOU OUT OF THE SUN
1. Work up a sweat You’ve probably noticed that bouldering gyms are currently kind of a big deal. With fans whirring, music pumping, and coffee machines ...
SIX ECO-FRIENDLY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS THAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY KEEP
Often we make New Year’s resolutions that are all about ourselves – “I’m going to get a better job! I’m going to lose 10kg!” This ...
CASSIE DECOLLING GETS ADVENTUROUS WITH HER FILMMAKING
It’s fair to say that Sir David Attenborough has had a profound impact on nature lovers, conservation and a new generation of natural history filmmakers. ...
LOW WASTE GIFTS FOR AN ECO-FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS
Christmas time is nearly upon us and what’s not to love about that? Long summer days, beach time, holidays, family, food, friends and of course, ...
FIVE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO KEEP YOU MOVING THROUGHOUT SUMMER
Every Monday morning, Geraldine from marketing waits expectantly for you to recount your thrilling weekend adventures. Hilly hikes, crazy climbs, snowy slopes: she’s impressed. But when summer ...
TAKE ONLY PHOTOGRAPHS? SOCIAL MEDIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Do you have a favourite beach, trail, or lookout that you just can’t get enough of? Have you shared its whereabouts on Instagram or do you want it to ...
ADVENTURE FILMMAKING 101: pro tips
WHAT TO DO (AND NOT TO DO), TO MAKE A FILM THAT STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD Want your film to be one of 8 ...
EMBRACE YOUR INNER BEGINNER: tips on adventure sports for beginners
Have you ever dreamt of tackling an outdoor activity like rock climbing or trail running, only to quickly conjure up a long list of reasons why you couldn’t? “I could never run an ...
BLOODY HELL: THE MENSTRUAL CUP REVOLUTION
ZERO WASTE MENSTRUATION In general, menstruation is frustrating to deal with in everyday life. Even though tampon commercials have historically tried to convince us that ...
AUDIO ADVENTURE INSPIRATION
HEAR THE CALL OF THE WILD: The best PODCASTS to fuel your adventurous spirit. If you are anything like me and you spend a bunch ...
THAT SLACKLINE GIRL
INTERVIEW WITH FAITH DICKEY From the Californian desert, to the ragged peaks of the French Alps via the Czech Republic, you can find Faith Dickey ...
GOING IT ALONE: MEET SOLO ADVENTURER SARAH BOTTON
MEET SOLO FEMALE BIKEPACKER AND COMPETITIVE RIDER SARAH BOTTON “You’re going to get raped, killed or both.” This is what Sarah Botton gets told on ...
