Bearfoot Theory I Kristen Bor
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Canadian Rockies trip is officially open for booking
Hey Reader! The response to my last newsletter was overwhelming, and I'm so grateful for everyone who filled out the interest form. Based on your feedback, I'm moving forward with the September 17-21 option...and the trip is now officially open for booking. Here's the quick recap: we fly by helicopter into a backcountry lodge perched at 7,200 feet in the Canadian Rockies. No roads. No crowds. Just our group, expert guides, gourmet meals, a wood-burning sauna, and some of the most dramatic...
Questions I've been getting about the Canadian Rockies trip
Hey Reader! I sent a quick note last weekend about the Canadian Rockies group trip I'm organizing, but I realized I left out a few things worth knowing. And maybe most importantly, I mentioned an early booking discount, but I forgot to include the code (more on that below)! The price of this adventure is fully all-inclusive from the moment we meet in Calgary. That means the chartered shuttle from Calgary to Golden and back, welcome dinner and hotel in Golden, the helicopter in and out, cozy...
2 Months in the Alps I Toilet Savings I Gift Guides
Hey Reader! It’s been a minute! What was supposed to be a few weeks in Europe somehow turned into two whole months. I decided to take the opportunity to decompress, spending the trip completely off of email and social media so that I could be present with my family. We started in the Austrian Alps, made a return to the Dolomites, and wrapped up in Chamonix. The Alps truly are an amazing destination. The hiking is out of this world, and the entire region is sooooo family-friendly. The gondolas...
Quebec I My new camping toilet I More Labor Day sales
Hey Reader, We've spent the last month exploring eastern Canada. We had mapped out a big loop through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland, but with wildfires closing trails and creating unpredictable conditions across much of eastern Canada, we rerouted and ended up spending the last month traveling around Quebec instead. While it wasn’t our original choice, I’m grateful we had the chance to discover parts of the province we may not have otherwise prioritized. A few highlights from...
My Top 18 Picks - REI Labor Day Sale (STARTS TODAY)!
Hi there! I don’t know about you, but this summer flew by in a blur. I’ve been a little quieter in your inbox while I’ve been soaking up the last few weeks in Quebec with Ryan and little Herbie (more on that in my next email). For now, I didn’t want Labor Day weekend to sneak past without letting you know about REI’s Labor Day Sale, which just kicked off today. If you discovered this summer that some of your gear wasn’t cutting it, or you’ve been eyeing an upgrade, this is one of the best...
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