Patrick Murphy

“As spectacular as the Grand Canyon is from the top, there’s nothing quite like the Grand Canyon from the river.”⠀ ⠀ Several of our contributors have paddled this slice of the Colorado River and they all agree. It’s epic and a worthy bucket-list adventure.⠀ ⠀ Eric wrote, “There are so many hidden gems in the Grand Canyon. Everyday along the river provides ample opportunity to explore the side canyons. Many of these drainages contain hidden gems that would otherwise be nearly impossible to experience without accessing them via the Colorado.”⠀ ⠀ Have you rafted the Grand Canyon? Share your stories and tips below. ⠀ ⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ #gearjunkie #adventurestartshere #paddlelife #raftingtrip #riverlife #whitewaterrafting #allaboutadventures #grandcanyon #grandca #grandcanyonnationalpark #coloradoriver #discoverarizona #explorearizona #kayakingadventures #paddling #raftingadventure #getoutside #gearjunkielife

Don’t forget to send the love to your most important relationship. Your adventure buddies! That special person who belays you for hours as you obsessively project. The friends that get up in the dark to ensure you’re at the trailhead as sunrise hits. The ones who count ounces, encourage more miles, and hand you a snack when you’re about to bonk. This one goes out to all the devoted belaytionships, hiking buddies, mountain lovers, and adventure junkies. • • • And thanks to @adamholston for the pic and @thruorfalse for the adventure inspiration. Good luck on the AT! • • • • #adventurestartshere #gearjunkie #belaytionship #hikingbuddy #relationshipgoals #mountainsarecalling #nobo2019 #hiking #atprep #nobo #appalachiantrail #atclassof2019 #gearporn #coupleswhohike #georgiatomaine #osprey #enlightenedequipment #thermarest #mountainhardwear #sawyersqueeze #tarptent #getoutside #gearjunkielife

Giveaway! Add some traction to your walk, run, or commute with @korkersfootwear ice cleats. Tag your running, walking, or commuting partner in the comments on our post and include which product you want to win (Ice Runner, Ice Walker or Ice Commuter). Total 6 winners. Go!

Looking for a winter adventure?⠀ ⠀ How about fat biking into the Idaho backcountry and staying in a remote cargo cabin.⠀ ⠀ As our contributor reported, “Sporting 25 kilometers of fat bike friendly groomed nordic trails, Idaho’s Jug Mountain Ranch has carved out a nice round-the-year niche for active families. For unique digs, the Ranch dragged the corrugated cargo box through the stands of Ponderosa Pines and perched it over the Jug Mountain Reservoir, so close, in fact, that in summer you can swing your legs off the deck and dangle your toes in the water below.”⠀ ⠀ And we’re looking for more winter getaways. Have a favorite cabin, yurt, or campsite? Let us know in the comments.⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ #gearjunkie #adventurestartshere #campingtrip #sleepoutside #tentcamping #campingwithfriends #backpackerlife #backpackingadventures #camperlife #mountainsarecalling #goneoutdoors #starrynight #nightskyphotography #sleepunderthestars #tentlife #exploreidaho #adventureoutdoors #getoutside #gearjunkielife #cabininthewoods #cargocontainer #tinycabin #cabinlife