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Go from fine to thriving by adding adventure to your life
Chances are you can achieve more than you think, but we get it, no one wants to be last! (Spoiler alert: that spot is always taken by our guide at the back!). All your questions are answered on our FAQs and Grading pages to try and help you determine how we grade our events, what grade might suit you, and how fit you need to be.
Once upon a time in 2008, there was a dynamic duo who were bursting with energy and passion. Tracey, a talented personal trainer and nutritionist with a knack for whipping up delicious meals, crossed paths with Adrian, the ultimate “Bear Grills” park ranger and fitness fanatic. Their story began with a friendship..
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Our difference? Expertise.
We are not just hiking guides. Our team is made up of personal trainers, nutritionists, park rangers, first aid experts, chefs, and even a couple of circus acrobats!!
Our vision is to offer a complete wellness experience. We believe strongly in the healing benefits of exercise, nutrition, the outdoors and community. We bring all of these things together with a huge array of experiences to suit everyone.
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The Power of Finding Your People During Menopause
When it comes to health and happiness during and beyond the menopause transition, we hear a lot about hormone therapy, proper nutrition, exercise, adaptogens, sleep…the list goes on. All of that is important, for sure. But one of the most powerful predictors of how we feel—and how well we age—is community, our relationships, and a sense of belonging, which is something many active women in midlife and menopause say they’re missing.
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Why Spending Just Two Hours a Week in Nature Is Good for You
Original article linked below. Anyone who’s watched a child run free in a forest or play in a stream doesn’t need a research study to
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7 Ways Nature Does a Menopausal Body Good
We all know we feel better when we get outdoors to run, ride, hike, swim, or even just sit and stare at the beauty of nature, whether on a remote backcountry trail or a tree-lined park in an urban setting. Well, there’s also a tall, and growing, body of research showing that nature and greenspaces are good for our physical, as well as mental health, and that menopausal women may reap specific benefits from more time hanging out with Mother Nature. Here are seven to consider.