By: Nick Tortajada My life as a professional traveling photographer couldn’t be more polarizing. Half of my life is spent photographing luxury hotels and resorts. The other half is spent roughing it in the backcountry, sleeping in the dirt. I’ve learned the art of adaptability and the importance of having the right gear to get…
Category: Ambassador
The Open Fences Project & My Path to the PCT
By: Matthew Landis – Gulf War Veteran, two-time PCT Hiker, and Gregory Ambassador What is it we covet in the mountains? What’s out there that calls us so deeply? Where is your sacred space outside? Do you remember its color? The details of the landscape? On your last visit, were you alone or with someone?…
Meet the Brand New Gregory Ambassador Team
We are excited to announce the brand new Gregory ambassador team! Our ambassador team is the embodiment of everything Gregory stands for. We could not be happier to have them represent us as they head off into their adventures. Without further ado, please give a warm welcome to our amazing team. Jenny Bruso: @jennybruso &…
Mmm What’s That Cooking? Four Ways to Make Time for Dinner with Friends
Buzzz, buzzz, buzzzz… “Ah snap, I totally spaced I had dinner plans tonight.” Shaking my head, I pick up my buddy’s phone call, “Yo man, super sorry, I got caught up at work. I am leaving right now, I’ll be there in twenty!” Frantically stuffing my resin pack, I leave my desk behind. Our lives behind…
What Being A Father Means To Me: the Great Adventure of Fatherhood in the Outdoors!
Hiking with my toddler has been one of my most rewarding adventures thus far. Exploring new trails and viewing the outdoors with her is filled with constant joy and surprise.
Being Your Own Role Model
Bolstered by my new confidence, I started to try things I had never dreamed of: snowshoeing, rock climbing, backpacking.
It’s the people you meet – A Mexican Adventure
With the pandemic-induced work-from-home movement, I decided to spend a week in Tulum working from there by myself. I had no real reason to be home in New Orleans, and I hadn’t been out of the country in over a year (which kills my soul a little to think about)
How To Van Life Responsibly
Since moving to one of Canada’s top tourist destinations, I’ve seen first hand the effects that travellers have on the environment. Over the last year, people are replacing their trips abroad with adventures closer to home. Airbnb’s and fancy hotel rooms are being traded in for funky, custom made houses on wheels, aka #vanlife. As…
How a Love for the Outdoors Turned into an Indoor Jungle
When I first got into plants I wanted more and more and more. Trust me more is not better. It get’s a little stressful trying to watch over 80 plants, and then you forget to water one and it dies on you, so you get sad and think you’re a terrible plant parent.
How to Hike Seven 14ers in a Week
Quandary Peak was my favorite hike, I loved starting below the treeline for a change and experiencing the first couple miles in the blackened forest.