Laurie DePhillips a Sheshreds.co Ambassador who will share her story about overcoming an injury that forced her to explore the outdoors in a different way and how the Sheshreds.co helped her get there. Laurie...
Written by AE Ambassador: Emily Steele If you’re reading this, you’re likely in Iowa and experiencing the ebbs and flows of winter. My husband, Zach, and I thought it would...
Active Endeavors Ambassador Greg Bellville loves two things almost as much as his family: biking and snowboarding. Okay, that's not true, but he loves to shred snow and trails any...
Often times people ask us what our favorite part about our job is. Our greatest joy comes from the moments when we are given the opportunity to equip someone for...
Varying weather conditions, body types and output levels call for different amounts of insulation. Figuring out what works for you may call for a bit of trial and error, but...
Here are some comments on New Zealand and tourism: Tourism is the #1 source of revenue for the country. Animals (sheep and beef) are #2. The country has 4 million...
Larry wanted to do a “doors off” private helicopter photo shoot ever since reading Tripadvisors long list of complaints about NZ’s helicopter rides. Typically, the helicopter is packed with people....
Back in 2009 in Guatemala, Larry and I met an Army helicopter test pilot from the US. He told us about a major gliding center in Omarara, NZ. He described...
You can change the life of a homeless animal this holiday season! The Animal Lifeline of Iowa is a special needs no-kill animal shelter that was founded in 1987. For the...
Different times call for different heroes As environmentalists, thought leaders, humanitarians, and storytellers, Mountain Hardwear’s Ambassadors of Impact are part of a collective mission to inspire us all to support...
We're giving back this season and we need YOUR help. During the month of November, we've teamed up with the force behind the Winter Warmth Drive. As members of our Active Family,...
While my natural inclination when I go to Active Endeavors is to shop all things Patagonia, I was intentional about looking at the more casual, day-to-day options. From yoga apparel...
Written by Active Endeavors Ambassador: Greg Belville Packing for the perfect day-trip with a toddler can be a pain. Like many outdoor activities, the key is balancing the amount of...
This past August I embarked on a week long journey with my family to Estes Park, Colorado. The trip was filled with hiking, my mother getting married and beer drinking....
Arc'teryx athlete gives advice on how to best pack your bag for an alpine climb in Chamonix, France. Source: Arcteryx Featured Arc'teryx Products: Arc'teryx Bastion Pant Arc'teryx 7 Panel...
Osprey Packs | Equal Footing Osprey Packs | Equal Footing from Osprey Packs on Vimeo. Wyoming’s remote and vast wilderness provides the perfect canvas for Alpinist’s Kim and Julia to...