The Chronicles
The latest from the explorer’s passage
A collection of adventure tips, travel insights, and our latest news!
Our travels have taken us to some of the most exotic places on earth, where we’ve explored the history, culture, and landscapes that help bring each of our destinations to life. Get ready for a bit of armchair travel as you peruse The Chronicles, a collection of adventure tips, travel insights, and our latest news from the trail. Enjoy!
The 10 Top Adventure Photographers on Instagram
A picture is worth a thousand words… I have always admired the brave photographers who travel the globe to show us back home how amazing our planet is. Adventure photographers are not just adventure lovers, but they are artists who capture breathtaking views and the beauty of nature for us to enjoy. Each day I…
What I Learned from Hiking the U.S. State High Points
At 11:30 PM on May 18th, 2013, the lights switched on and there was banging on the bunkhouse walls. “Wake up! Wake up! JJ, our lead guide, shouted. You have 30 minutes to get ready!” After a whopping 4 hours of sleep, the 18 of us groggily unzipped our sleeping bags at the RMI bunkhouse…
The 5 Best Adventure Travel Shows
Can you guess who my favorite movie character is? Well, if you said Indiana Jones you were right! I must have watched all four movies over 100 times. I can’t help but dream of going on epic international adventures in search of lost treasure. While Indy is (supposedly) a fictional character, there are a group…
Mount Greylock Massachusetts’ Highest Peak
For me, one of the best parts of an adventure is what I learn and discover along the way. Often times, I start hiking a trail and find out either through other hikers or monuments, the historical significance of the route. In 2013, on my quest to hike the highest peak in every U.S. state,…
In Search of Gold: Hiking the Chilkoot Trail
It was 1897 in a creek 300 miles (483 kilometers) south of the Arctic Circle in the heart of Canada’s Yukon Territory, when gold was discovered near the town of Dawson City. Soon after, tens of thousands of would-be miners from across the world set off propelled by the prospect of riches. I was so…
General José de San Martín – The Army of the Andes
With each and every step I can hear hooves colliding with fist sized rocks as we navigate the dusty path. I watch from the rear of my column as thousands of fellow soldiers ascend The Pass above me, teetering along narrow ledges carved into the mountain’s exterior. Rounding a switchback, I turn and there he…
Theodore Roosevelt & My Mount Marcy Adventure
A few years back in the middle of winter, I hiked up Mount Marcy during a snowstorm. For those of you who don’t know, Mount Marcy is the highest peak in the state of New York standing at 5,343 feet (1,629 meters). It is situated in the stunningly beautiful Adirondack Mountains just a few miles…
The Ultimate Adventurer Sweepstakes
Hi Explorer! I have explored some of the most amazing places on our planet. On these adventures, I have been very fortunate to have had gear from the world’s best companies. I would love for you to have some of this amazing gear too on your next adventure! Guess what? We are giving away over…
The Explorer’s Passage Virtual Campfire Adventures Series
We are very excited to announce the launch of our Virtual Campfire Adventures series. One of the things that we miss most about adventure travel is the community that is developed amongst the adventurers. It is these connections and friendships that are forged on the trail and through fireside discussions that really last a lifetime….
13 Adventure Navigation Tips
In 2015, I was in the Adirondack Mountains hiking near Lake Placid. My buddies and I were doing a winter ascent up Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York State. The plan was to spread the 18-mile (29-kilometer) round trip climb over 3 days and camp 2 nights in the wilderness. The upper reaches…
7 Important Reasons To Turn Back During An Adventure
One of the hardest things for me to do when on an adventure is turning back before I reach my goal. I invest so much time mentally, emotionally, and physically in preparation for my trips that “quitting” does not even cross my mind. However, I have learned the importance of knowing my limits and trusting…
5 Powerful Life Lessons You Can Learn From Adventure
I spend so much time in mountains, rivers, and oceans these days that nature has started to feel like home for me. This wasn’t always so… I remember back when outdoor adventures felt foreign. What gear to bring? What route should I take? What do I do if the unexpected happens? Well, I have come…