Issue 87 | Hiking on Mars

Issue 87 | Dec 30, 2022

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Happy Friday 🤠 This is Adventure Fix. The weekly newsletter that combines all your internet tabs into a fun, 5-minute email. Consider us your personal digital sherpas, guiding you through the wilds of the internet.

Here’s what we got for you today:

• Canadian Rockies safari

• Hut to hut skiing in Slovenia

• Hiking on Mars

• Backcountry food porn

• Plus a little something for our awesome subscribers👇

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A Sci-fi Geek's Ultimate Backpacking Trip

Imagine finding yourself surrounded by those out-of-this-world desert landscapes like the ones from The Martian, Dune and Star Wars.

Luckily, you won't need a spaceship or a lightsaber to explore these amazing places, just hop on a flight to Jordan and head to the Wadi Rum desert. There you'll find some of those exact shooting locations with endless canyons and deep red sand.

This part of the country is a top tourist destination but if you want to get away from the crowds, load up your pack and go for a long walk.Ditching the Jeep and going by foot allows you to soak in the solitude and peace of the desert. If you'd love to see ancient cave inscriptions, massive dunes, wild camels, and crazy rock formations, this adventure might be for you.

Watch this: Solo Hiking On Mars, to see what immersing yourself on the Red Planet for 6 days would be like.

Exploring the Underwater Serengeti of Planet Earth by Kayak

Jeez, this next one on our list has more titles than Muhammad Ali.

Some call it "The Jewel of Micronesia."

Others say it's the "World's Best Tropical Paddling Destination."

And here's our favorite: "The Underwater Serengeti of Planet Earth."

We're talking about Palau. It's a place where you can paddle to stalactite-adorned caves and hidden lagoons one day and snorkel over coral gardens and swim in a stingless jellyfish lake the next.

As the sun fades into the horizon, pull your boat onto one of the many deserted unspoiled beaches and set up camp.

If you've ever wondered where independent kayaking trip heaven is, here you have it.

Watch this: Kayaking Palau - Join an adventure-seeking couple as they go on an 8-day kayaking and camping journey in Palau.

It's Time to Step Up Your Backcountry Coffee Game

Call us coffee snobs but instant coffee sucks.

It's like a one-night stand that starts off hot and steamy but quickly fizzles out and leaves you empty and unsatisfied. But what's the alternative for getting your coffee fix on a long hiking trip? Lugging a bulky French press? No thanks.

Well, say hello to Aeropress Go - a compact and lightweight travel coffee maker that extracts smooth, pure-tasting coffee without any of that pesky acidity or grit. It's a real game-changer for adventure junkies who love coffee but hate the hassle of lugging around heavy equipment.

The best part? Impressing your hiking buddies with your backcountry barista skills 😎

Get brewin' with Aeropress Go. Your back (and taste buds) will thank you.

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Wolves and Moose and Bears! Oh my!

If you want to see iconic North American wildlife, be sure to add the Canadian Rockies to your list. The thousands of crystal clear rivers, lakes, and streams in this part of the world attract all kinds of animals. Picture canoeing up to a small island and sharing a beautiful moment with a mama moose and her wobbling week-old calf. It's a place that will leave you awestruck by watching these creatures that have evolved to survive and thrive in an extreme mountain environment.

Watch this: The Ultimate Canadian Rockies Wildlife Documentary. Gorgeous scenery and epic wildlife come together to create this film about the animals who call Banff N.P and Jasper N.P home.

Hut-to-Hut Ski Touring in Slovenia

If we had to make a list of the most masochistic outdoor activities, skiing uphill (a.k.a backcountry skiing) would be on it.

Of course, the challenge has some priceless rewards like being deep in the mountains away from the crowds with only your thoughts. And, when you do find a good line to ski, the joy is even sweeter because you made it happen.

If you're looking for an off the radar place for backcountry skiing, head to Slovenia. It might not have the big slopes you'll find in other parts of Europe, but the feeling is special. There are no cars everywhere and no bars at the top - just pure wilderness.

Watch this: Hut to Hut Skiing in Slovenia. Alex Stohl, an adventure photographer takes us along as he explores the unique mountain culture in Slovenia.

15% OFF: NEMO Hornet Ultralight 2P Tent

If you are looking for a 2-person tent that is super light without cutting corners, this could be a score.

Unlike most ultralight tents, the Hornet 2P has two doors, so your backpacking buddy doesn't have to crawl over you a 3 in the morning when they go to water the bushes.

And right now, it's on sale.

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🤤 Backcountry food porn.

⚡ What’s an expedition mindset?

⚗️ A sonic experiment: what you get when you combine music, bird sounds, and the dramatic landscape of Iceland.

🤣 And then I said, "I promise this is the last piece of dive gear I'll buy this year.” 🚵‍♀️ Take your bikes anywhere with the sturdy and reliable Thule T2 bike hitch rack.

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