Issue 96 | Mitre Peak

Issue 96 | March 3, 2022

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Happy Friday! This is Adventure Fix. A highly addictive weekly email that is known to cause awe and wanderlust.

Here’s what we've got for you today:

• A unique perspective on New Zealand's iconic peak

• Experimental aircraft

• Joining a pod of dolphins

• Scrambling skills every hiker needs

​Let's do this 🤙

Shots from above

As much as we admire the explorers traveling to the ends of the Earth on large-scale expeditions, it's the everyday man (or woman) exploring their own backyard that often inspires us the most.

Guys like Chris Dahl-Bredine, who built an experimental aircraft in his garage in order to bring a new perspective to his life and creative vision. There isn't much glamour in this type of exploration. No sponsors footing the bill. Just hard work, cold mornings, and sometimes a bit of duct tape. Part cowboy, part photographer, part mechanic, Chris' work blends a blue-collar work ethic with a special eye for landscapes and the interconnectedness of it all. Watch the full film here.

A far away place that feels like home

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort is located deep in the heart of British Columbia's wild Great Bear Rainforest, on the rugged West Coast of Canada.

It's a remote retreat where luxury and wilderness collide allowing you to leave the rush behind and return to nature.

Shower in sea spray from a breaching orca as it surfaces to greet you. Watch grizzlys patrol the coast line. Paddle out to a floating sauna. Cast a line into breathtaking mountainside rivers.

Sound like your kinda place? Book your stay.

Summiting New Zealand’s most iconic mountain

In New Zealand, landmarks are much more natural than say France's Eiffel Tower or Egypt's Great Pyramids. One of the country's most iconic ones is a Mitre Peak that rises a stunning 5,551 feet straight up out of the fiord in Milford Sound.It's arguably the most photographed mountain in the area. The iconic shape of the peak, with its sheer cliffs, blanketed in thick rain forest and unmistakable knife edge ridge, makes it a true New Zealand landmark.Most people have only seen the peak from a cruise ship or helicopter. There's no doubt the incredible views of Milford Sound and Fiordland's mountains you can only get from standing on the top of this impressive peak are a must-see for adventure junkies visiting New Zealand.

Watch this: Summiting Mitre Peak in a Day - to see if the hike up the steep ascent with huge exposure is worth it.

P.S.: If you're going to attempt this hike, you might want to check out the scrambling skills video we also featured in this issue.

Join the pod

Need a short break from a busy week? Here's a relaxing video of an encounter with spinner dolphins in the Red Sea. All those thoughts about meetings and deadlines will seem a distant memory. Join the pod as these playful creatures swim and jump alongside you.

BioLite FirePit+: The future of portable fire

Bonfire. It's a word that almost immediately conjures up an image of smoke, roaring flames, and tempting visions of chocolate-laden s’mores.

A true delight. Well, everything except the smoke, that is.

The destruction of the swirling haze of micro-particulate ash that envelops our eyes and our senses was a driving motivator in the creation of the brand-new BioLite FirePit+ a.k.a: the future of portable fire.

Part fire pit, part hibachi-style grill, this award-winning piece of camping gear will let you enjoy the warmth, smell, crackle, and feel of a wood campfire, without any of the smoke.

So why wait? Get your BioLite FirePit+ today. Your camping buddies will thank you.

Tackle steep slopes like a mountain goat

Does hiking up steep terrain make you nervous? Have you turned around on a hike because you didn't feel comfortable scrambling on a rough section? No worries, with the right technique, you will turn into a mountain goat in no time.

Minor gear adjustments, looking for holds, edging, and smearing, are a few of the key skills to learn that will help you maintain control and safe while scrambling.

Watch this: Scrambling Basics Every Hiker Should Know: To learn the tips and techniques to build more confidence when tackling vertical terrain.

🚚 Reality check: What it’s like living in an expedition truck.

🤣 Just for laughs: Pro climber pretends to be an old man.

🐦 Chill out: Cheerful birdsong tracks.

🤤 Recipe: Dutch oven cobbler - a real crowd pleaser.

💚 Quiz: Find out your perfect lightweight hiking gear match.

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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