We all have that one vehicle from our childhood that holds a special place in our hearts. For me, it was my mother’s teal-green GEO Tracker. I still remember sitting in the backseat with my little brother and the dog as my mom blasted down the Pembina Trail dodging mud pits and deep ruts putting […]
Read MoreTo be honest, this year hasn’t turned out quite how I might have liked. Many of my trips, upgrades and personal goals have been put on hold for one reason or another. I’d like to make excuses for all of these things, but life is full of changes, and sometimes they can knock you on […]
Read MoreFor some people, hiking is nothing more than a long walk in the woods, through the desert over or across the plains. I’m one of these people. Even before I could walk I was hiking, I may have been strapped to my mother’s back, but I was hiking. I spent my childhood stomping around the Pembina […]
Read MoreLooking back at 2016, I was surprised by the memories Niecie and I made. It seemed like we couldn’t go a month without making a memory that would stick with us for the rest of our lives. Plenty of great movies, great food, but even greater adventures…. May Into the west In May, my girlfriend […]
Read MoreThis year’s Black Friday was different, but not because we decided to stay home. We’ve never taken part in Black Friday shopping and we weren’t about to start. Instead, with my family gathered for the holiday, we decided to do something together and take a hike on Black Friday, literally. At a little after 12:45 […]
Read MoreMud… it sticks to everything, steals your shoes and traps your legs. I’ve never liked mud. I still don’t. It had started out fine. Even the stock TJ Wranglers, the smallest Jeeps in our little convoy, would make it through the muddy trail unscathed, or so I thought. Then, with a sudden stomach-churning drop, the […]
Read MorePlaces like Canyon Lands and Arches national park are beautiful places to explore, but often times you don’t have to go very far to have a great adventure. There are more than half a dozen state parks and forests right in my backyard. These places are often filled with hidden treasures, beautiful vistas and quiet camping spots. […]
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Hi, my name is Tobias and this is my partner in crime Niecie and we are Adventure Bent. By day I'm a humble newspaper reporter and she's an English Teacher. When I’m not in he middle of an interview and Niecie's not teaching tomorrow's future, we're off exploring our backyard and planning adventures to far off places.
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