Issue 91 | The only place to meet this mini giant

Issue 91 | Jan 27, 2023

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Happy Friday 😎 This is Adventure Fix. The weekly email that'll take you to the most adventurous places on the interwebs.

Here’s what we've got for you today:

• Shark diving safety tips

• An epic Patagonian paddling journey

• Queensland's most magical wildlife encounter

• A ski destination you've probably never heard of

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Heaven's landscape carved by weather from hell

Imagine waking up in a place where the only sound you can hear is the gentle lapping of water against the shore.

As you unzip your tent, the sun breaks through the clouds, casting a golden glow on the mist that surrounds you. The calm water reflects the light like a mirror, creating a scene of ethereal beauty.

A part from paddling buddy, you haven't seen another soul in weeks. You are in your own private paradise lost in the heart of wild Patagonia.

Your kayaks rest on the beach, fully loaded with over a month's worth of food, fuel, and camping gear, ready for the day ahead.

Then, with a gut-wrenching roar, a tremendous column of mud-brown water rushes into the air, the noise like thunder as ice shatters against ice. Part of the glacier collapsed into a huge lagoon.

House-sized lumps of ice tumble to the end of their thousand-year journey from mountain to sea. You are drawn in by the sapphire crevasses left in the face behind, and you can't help but feel awestruck by the raw power and beauty of it all.

Read this: Wanna get a glimpse of kayaking the Chilean Fjords would be like? Read Paddle and Portage, an adventure story about 520-mile kayaking journey through the Patagonian wilderness.

Galloping through the steppes of Mongolia

If we had to choose one word to sum up Mongolia's Gobi desert it would be vast.

Tourists usually cross it in a jeep, but we know you aren't one to sit back while life passes you by, so we have a spicier option for ya. Immerse yourself in the landscape and culture of the legendary horseman and women of the steppes by foot and horseback.

Trek among remote nomads in the Kharkhiraa and Tsaast Uul mountains. Watch Bactrian camels graze the fenceless summer pastures that are teeming with wildflowers. Gallop on horseback past alpine lakes and forests set against a backdrop of endless steppes.

This journey is an unforgettable experience where nature and culture come together in a unique and mesmerizing way.

Watch this: Gobi Altai Trek, a video of a World Expeditions trip that is led by Australia adventurer and writer, Tom Cope.

The most magical wildlife encounter in Queensland

There's nothing like locking eyes with an ocean giant. Seeing and being seen by such a massive animal is an exhilarating, soul-touching experience. Feeling their songs reverberate throughout your entire body is something you will never forget. You might already know that there are several places in the world to dive with humpbacks, blue whales, and orcas but here's an extra rare encounter to add to your dream list: dwarf minke whales.

Dwarf minkes are mysterious and elusive. The Great Barrier Reef is the only known place where they gather during their migration, giving divers a chance to see them. They come to this part of the world for about six weeks each year between June and July.

When a pod of whales is spotted the engines are cut, and the boat is set adrift. Divers slip into the water, float, and wait. The whales tend to be shy at first, but with some patience, they swim closer each time they pass. They slowly become more playful and curious, often surrounding the group of divers.

Watch this: Swimming with Minke Whales on the Great Barrier Reef to get an idea of what this encounter would be like.

Then read this: Ready to experience Queensland's best wildlife encounter? Find out everything you need to know to turn your dream into a reality here.

Nature photography tips from Chris Burkard

Want to level up your nature photography game?

How about doing things like taking the gross blob of mid-day sun and transforming it into something a little more interesting?

Or what about creating a fine art style image?

Learn how to do all of that and more with these 5 tips for documenting nature by outdoor photography legend, Chris Burkard.

Hike yourself lean

Hiking big miles means burning massive calories, but it doesn't always lead to a lean and toned body. Sometimes it's actually the opposite.

Luckily, Chase from Chase Mountains has 5 tips to hike yourself lean. These small changes when done consistently will have you saying goodbye to stubborn belly fat and improving your body composition.

We love Chase's approach because he makes it clear it's not all about getting a killer six-pack. Who wouldn't want sharper focus, less brain fog, better sleep, higher energy levels and just feeling better in your body?

Say hello to effortless outdoors. Are you looking for adventure-ready camping gear that is easy to pack and will keep your crew comfortable?

With cozy seating, smart water solutions, and organized gear storage the Dometic GO has everything you need for a day outdoors - made to fit in the back of your car.

🗺️ That’s cool: iOverlander is a database of places for overlanders and travelers.

🦈 How to: Safely scuba dive with sharks.

🤯 That's interesting: Why moose need to shed their antlers.

🇺🇿 What do you think?: Is Uzbekistan the next big ski destination?

🐶 Aww: And now, the tiniest adventurer.

Where in the World

Wanna flex your adventure geography skills? Take a guess at where this pic was snapped! Stumped? No worries, the answer is at the end of this email.

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