Issue 73 | Face to face with humpback whales

Issue 73 | Sep 23, 2022

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Gillespie Pass Circuit – New Zealand

The Gillespie Pass Circuit is a challenging hike in New Zealand’s Mount Aspiring National Park. The trail is rough and steep, but is also wildly rewarding with stunning views of mountains, crystal clear streams, an impossibly blue lake, and waterfalls.

According to the Department of Conservation, it is considered an advanced tramping track and is only suitable for people with moderate to high level backcountry skills and experience, navigation and survival skills are required.

If you are up for the challenge, check out this article by Sonia Saxe. She tells how to get your hands on backcountry hut tickets, trailhead logistics, when to go, and safety precautions.

Kenai River Paddle Board Trip

In this video, Andrew Muse and his friends set off on a multi-day adventure in Alaska. They paddled the Kenai River, a glacial stream that flows 85 miles from the Kenai Lake into the Cook Inlet.

Their vessel of choice were inflatable paddleboards. As expected from this part of the world, it was cold and rainy most of the time some dry suits were a must.

The 3 day trip took them through the epic landscapes of pure Alaskan wilderness. It wasn’t all blissful paddling though, they tackled challenging Class III rapids, high seas and strong winds.

Come Face-to-Face With Humpbacks at the Silver Bank

Every year between January and April, over 3,000 North Atlantic humpback whales come to the world’s largest mating & calving grounds, the Silver Bank of the Dominican Republic.

This marine sanctuary is famous for its close in water encounters with these gentle giants. Here, professional guides use a passive approach where snorkelers simply float and watch, allowing the curious whales to control the interaction.

Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country, situated just two hours south of Miami, less than four hours from New York and eight hours from most European cities. It is a destination like no other, with astounding nature and tons of adventure opportunities, it deserves a place on your bucket list.

Ready to plan your next adventure? Find out what there is to see and do in Dominican Republic.

A Backpacker’s First Time Bikepacking

In this video, Kevin Frias, an avid cyclist, takes his friend Nolan, an experienced backpacker, on his first bikepacking trip.

For their first ride together they went on a 106 mile mostly off-road adventure through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest of Wisconsin.

Before this trip, Nolan’s longest ride was about 10 miles. Bikepacking can seem intimidating at first but once you get going it is hard to stop.

Do This to get Incredible Photos in Bad Weather

What do you do when the weather doesn’t behave and doesn’t give you that light that you hoped for? Instead of fighting against it, make it work for you.

In this video, Mads Peter Iverson explains how to do just that by giving you some different approaches that he uses to get incredible landscape photos in bad weather.

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Soul Hunger

Here’s a 2 for 1 special for you – In this article and accompanying video, Andrew Cotton, a plumber turned pro surfer talks about the lure of big waves, overcomes fears, building confidence and finding happiness through his connection with the ocean.

 Over $200 OFF: All-New GoPro HERO 11 Black Creator Edition

The world’s toughest camera just got even better. The new GoPro HERO 11 brings a larger image sensor to capture the action in wider and taller aspects, improved stabilization, and simpler operation.

Here’s what’s new:

 HyperSmooth 5.0 stabilization comes with a feature that can lock the horizon over 360 degrees for steady footage even if the camera is being continually rotated.

 1/1.9-inch sensor that offers “a staggering leap forward in image quality over previous GoPro cameras.”

 Night-time time-lapse modes for creating star trails and light paintings.

 Enduro battery extends recording time by up to 38% compared to previous models.​Our favorite package is the GoPro HERO11 Black Creator Edition. It’s an all-in-one content powerhouse that’s built to make capturing epic footage easier than ever.

It comes with a hand grip, tripod, light, mic, 32GB SD card, and unlimited cloud backup. So, if you’re looking for an adventure ready studio-in-your-hand setup, the GoPro’s Creator Edition is for you.

It’s everything you need to capture your next adventure like a pro. And right now you can save over $200.

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