Issue 82 | Diving with tigers

Plus adventure flying in Alaska, hiking in Pakistan and more

 

Issue 82 | Nov 25, 2022

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Happy Friday! This is Adventure Fix. The weekly email that helps you live your most adventurous life.​For all of our friends that celebrated Thanksgiving, we hope it was a great one. This edition has a recipe that’ll put those leftovers to good use.

Here’s what else we got for you today:

  • Living with massive sharks in the Bahamas

  • Adventure flying in Alaska

  • Deals on pro quality outdoor gear

  • A robot infiltrating a gorilla troop

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DESTINATIONS

Laila Peak Expedition in Pakistan

Laila Peak Expedition in Pakistan

Photo: Jackson Groves

If mountain climbing is your thing you’ve probably heard of Pakistan’s massive peaks like K2, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, Broad Peak or Nanga Parbat.​But have you heard of Laila Peak?​We hadn’t either until coming across this video by Jackson Groves that showed him attempting to climb Laila’s incredibly steep slope.​Less than 50 people have stood on top of its summit. Will Jackson and his friends make it? Watch to find out.

 

 

SCUBA DIVING

Diving With the Sharks of Tiger Beach

Diving With the Sharks of Tiger Beach

Photo: Steven Paige

Ever wonder what it’s like having a massive shark swim over your head? Watch this video where Steven Paige takes us diving at Tiger Beach to find out.

Hands down Tiger Beach, Bahamas is the most reliable, consistent and, arguably, aesthetically pleasing spot to photograph tiger sharks on Earth.

While the site is famous for tigers, hammerheads and bull sharks are known to show up from time to time.

Join the conversation: Have you ever been shark diving before? Share your experience here.

 

 

TOGETHER WITH HELLY HANSEN

Beat the Winter Blues Norwegian Style

Beat the Winter Blues Norwegian Style

Photo: Helly Hansen

As they say in Norway, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.

Ok, some Scandinavians will admit bad weather does exist, but there is also really good clothing.

So when it comes to finding a jacket that can handle it all, Norwegian outdoor gear company Helly Hansen knows a thing or two about layering for brutal weather.

Out of their winter lineup, the Odin 9 Worlds 2.0 jacket is an all-time favorite among adventure junkies looking for maximum protection from the elements.

Named after the Norse God who was known for going on epic journeys, this jacket was designed to protect you from crazy wind storms and pounding rain.​It’s fully waterproof, windproof and breathable, so you’ll stay dry and comfortable no matter where you go.

On paper, it’s probably a bit overkill but if you like to buy pro quality gear that will stand the test of time, the Odin 9 Worlds 2.0 outdoor could be the jacket you’ve been searching for.

 

 

RECIPES

Turkey Dinner Hand Pies

Turkey Dinner Hand Pies

Photo: Backcountry.com

Looking for something to do with those holiday leftovers?

Here’s just the recipe for you: Turkey Dinner Hand Pies.

These little treats are savory pies that you can throw into your pack as a snack or lunch for a day out on the trail.

You can use store-bought or homemade pie dough, and whatever tasty tidbits you have leftover from your Turkey Day feast.

 

 

AVIATION

Bush Pilots of Alaska

Bush Pilots of Alaska

Photo: Matador Network

For bush pilots, the airplane is the ultimate tool to get into the wilderness and exploring unknown places. It gives them access to places you couldn’t get to otherwise.

In this film, the pilots of Ultima Thule Lodge fly into Wrangell – St Elias National Park in a remote region Alaska. They also give some insight into this unique and adventurous style of flying.

 

 

DEAL OF THE WEEK

25% OFF: Helly Hansen Verglas Half-Zip Midlayer

25% OFF: Helly Hansen Verglas Half-Zip Midlayer

Photo: Helly Hansen

Being cold sucks.​​The idea of voluntarily going outside when it’s freezing doesn’t sound like fun to most of us.

Luckily, there is something that will end your shivering and teeth chattering nightmares. Meet Helly Hansen’s Veglas 1/2 Zip Lightweight Midlayer.

Put this super soft and light top on over your first layer to get a boost of warmth on those extra cold days.

You know what’s even cooler about this toasty layer? It’s on sale.​​Snag this deal here

Men’s version (certain colors)

 

 

QUICK FIX

🦍 Robot spy gorilla infiltrates a wild gorilla troop.

🌋 Nature Meditation: Fly Over Iceland's Laugavegur Trail.

🎥 Pro surfer breaks down surfing scenes from movies.

🧗‍♀️ Meet the climber called the ‘Queen of The North Faces’.

🔪 Bring your kitchen to the wild with this chef quality Rakau knife set.

 

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GAMES

Adventure Wallet

Adventure Wallet

Photo: Paddy Scott

How much does it cost to ski to the South Pole? Find the answer at the end of the email.

 

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.”

— Andy Rooney

 

 

BONUS CONTENT

The Deepest Dive in Antarctica Reveals a Sea Floor Teeming With Life

The Deepest Dive in Antarctica Reveals a Sea Floor Teeming With Life

Photo: OceanX

No one really knows what’s in the deep ocean in Antarctica. Now we have the technology to reach into the ocean depths.

In this video, scientist and deep-sea explorer Jon Copley and his crew descend to 3280 feet (1000 meters) underwater in Antarctica to capture footage for BBC Blue Planet II.​The exotic creatures found there will astonish you. Like the Antarctic sun sea star. It has up to 50 arms that are covered with tiny pincers that immediately snap shut anytime something brushes past them.

 

 

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