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\"Microadventure\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I enjoy going on short adventures, generally close to home, to try something new or go somewhere new and exciting. I don’t like spending much money on my adventures, if possible. I also don’t get many days in a row\u00a0off work (i.e. working two days, off one, and on another couple) unless I specifically request time off. I enjoy spending time in nature nearby because its inherently thrifty qualities. In Salt Lake City, I go can go on an epic hike anywhere between a 1\/2 mile to 10+ miles and see some pretty awesome sights within 20 minutes of my house.\u00a0I can also go snowshoeing, downhill or cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snow-mobiling, etc. during the winter since the Utah world-class resorts boast\u00a0the “best snow on Earth” within a 20-30 minute drive. Isn’t that awesome?<\/p>\n

But this is applicable many places! In Florida, I’d go to local state and county parks near my city, and accomplish the same sense of adventure, just with different scenery. I call it being a nature tourist in your own city.<\/p>\n

\"GSL<\/a><\/p>\n

The Great Salt Lake Marina (about 20 minutes from home)<\/p>\n

What I discovered recently is that there’s a term for this type of adventure! \u00a0Have you heard of the term microadventure?<\/p>\n

I stumbled across it on Twitter, which led me to to the inevitable Google Search to find out more information. Apparently, the term was created by a British fella named Alastair Humphreys. With a name like that, I’d expect nothing less but greatness! Just kidding, but in all seriousness, his definition sums up exactly what I look for on adventures and my sentiments towards this type of adventure. I unfortunately do not have infinite funds or time to adventure all the time, but I do think it’s important to keep adventure in your life–big or small. I look forward to what I will find in my next microadventure.<\/p>\n

This is what I found on Wikipedia:<\/p>\n

The term microadventure was coined by British adventurer and author Alastair Humphreys<\/a> and is defined as “an overnight outdoor adventure that is small and achievable, for normal people with real lives.”<\/strong> The New York Times described a microadventure as “short, perspective-shifting bursts of travel closer to home, inspiring followers to pitch a tent in nearby woods, explore their city by moonlight, or hold a family slumber party in the backyard.” The concept is flexible enough in its definition to allow the individual to choose the location, duration, and overall scope of the adventure.<\/strong> Microadventures are generally considered affordable<\/strong> in that little to no specialized gear is required, travel costs are trivial or nonexistent, and only a minimal amount of provisions are needed for the outing. Often participants will sleep out under the stars using a bivvy bag, rather than a tent, and wild swims are actively encouraged. Microadventures have proved popular with people whose lives are busy with work and\/or family commitments.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What?! Someone out there feels just like me about adventures. They get it! I see so many people quitting their jobs to travel. I think that’s awesome, but currently unrealistic for me. And to be honest, I don’t know how I’d feel about traveling 24\/7 because I do enjoy sleeping in my own bed, coming home to my two kitties Oliver and Diggles, being able to have a routine to return to. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired after a trip. That being said, I also have been known to cram as much as possible into my trips to get the most out of it. I often need a vacation from my vacation, but I am working on being better about that.<\/p>\n

\"millcreek<\/a><\/p>\n

Millcreek Canyon (about 15 minutes from home)<\/p>\n

Microadventures are perfect for filling the adventure void when I start getting antsy for something new, and I don’t have the time or funds for a big trip to somewhere far and exotic. When I post hiking pictures on my social media, I wonder if people back home realize that I didn’t have to go to great lengths in order to achieve that 13-mile day hike.<\/p>\n

So, my friends, my question for you is: when is your<\/em> next microadventure? Have you experienced this sentiment that Mr. Humphreys and I have described?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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