Quickly I identified with what Alastair was referring to as my
family and I have been taking micro adventures for years! Little weekend excursions, quick side trips
en-route to somewhere else, and afternoon strolls in the forest just to see
what we could discover. Don’t let the
term micro fool you. There is still
plenty of opportunity to push yourself and others around you, both mentally and
physically. Micro adventures are great
to use as training for bigger adventures, is an opportunity to test gear and
practice new disciplines, and will open your eyes to the beauty that lies within
your own backyard.
I believe it is a quote of Alastair Humphreys. “Adventure is a spirit of trying something
new, trying something difficult. Going somewhere different, leaving your
comfort zone. Above all, adventure is about enthusiasm, ambition,
open-mindedness and curiosity.” There are no hard and fast rules to micro adventures. You make them what you want. As a family we have crafted the art of micro adventuring. We find adventure not only by hiking to the top of a mountain, but also by exploring local parks and trails. Here’s how:
1. Social
Interaction. Some of the best time spent
together is just that, spending time together.
2. Educate. Research, safety, and know how are key components
to adventure. Micro adventures also open the
door to hands on learning opportunities.
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An afternoon hike turns into time well spent. Nature nurtures relationships. Somewhere along the Nanaimo River |
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Micro field guides are perfect for backpacking. Light weight and interactive. Backpacking the Elk Valley Trail in Strathcona Park |
3. Push the limits. Adventure and adrenaline go hand in hand and is shared with everyone around.
4. Try new things. You can ski on snow, toboggan on snow, and build snowmen. Ever try snowshoeing?
5. Immerse yourself. Engage
wholly or deeply in the adventure.
Commit to a full day of exploring.![]() |
Adrenaline is felt from the sidelines watching my little man rapel. Proud, nervous, and anxious all mixed together. Lantzville Foothills |
4. Try new things. You can ski on snow, toboggan on snow, and build snowmen. Ever try snowshoeing?
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There is nothing better than a hot cup of soup on a cool winter's day. Cooking a meal while adventuring makes a day trip feel longer. Chef Joel on the Cowichan River Footpath |
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Evidence of migration. Herring roe lines the rocky beaches along the BC coast in March during the annual herring spawn. Neck Point in Nanaimo |
7. Explore. Not all exploring takes place above ground.
8. Power yourself. Human power is a great way to travel.
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Crawling into the depths of the earth is true exploring. Heading into the shower room in Andre's Annex cave at Horne Lake |
8. Power yourself. Human power is a great way to travel.
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Slow down and experience adventure on two wheels. Biking enriches the experience with an intimate approach to travel. Multi day trip cycling Quadra and Cortes Island |
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