Iceland
out·er·ven·tion: [n] the act of escaping to the outdoors to find balance and extinguish burnout.
After years of fighting the grind, small business owner, Lily Truong, and nonprofit cofounder Mario Ordoñez-Calderón needed a change of pace to rebalance their life. They teamed up with Gearhead Cat Yu, and flew to Iceland, where they met local Andrea Geirsdóttir and legendary photographer Chris Burkard. Jumping from mountain bike saddles to freezing rivers, the team rekindled their love of nature amidst the breathtaking views of the volcanic island.
Cascadia
We took Justin—a dad, custom home builder, and mountain bike enthusiast—on an Outervention to Cascadia, where he could prioritize the freedom of being on two wheels on the hero dirt of the Pacific Northwest. Joining in on his Outervention were Brooklyn, a Bellingham-based pro rider, Kait, a Backcountry ambassador, and Gearhead Kendall. The crew got to shred singletrack from Seattle to Squamish and even met up with pro-rider Remy Metailler.
Gearhead Take: Mountain Biking The Pacific Northwest
Gearhead Take: Mountain Biking The Pacific Northwest
Gearhead Take: Mountain Biking The Pacific Northwest
Costa Rica
The hustle and grind have never been heavier—endless notifications, bad news spirals, and never being able to “turn off.” Watch Lexi’s journey below as she discovers the key to living in balance while exploring the jungle and waves of Costa Rica.
Backcountry is taking customers on a journey of a lifetime to far-flung destinations. In Costa Rica, we hiked through jungles wrapped in dense fog, surfed world-class breaks, and explored with the locals. We want to inspire you to reconnect with the life you want, find solace in the outdoors, and explore like never before. Stay tuned to see where we go next.
Born in O’ahu and raised in Salt Lake City, Lexi is a self-proclaimed workaholic searching for more work-life balance. What better way to find harmony than on a surfboard, reconnecting with her heritage, and exploring the lush jungle of Costa Rica?
Track athlete turned surfer, trail runner, and world-traveler, Laura is no stranger to exploring the globe. Whether she’s lacing up her running shoes to hit the trails around Topanga, CA, or waxing her board for dawn patrol, she prioritizes spending time outside and promoting eco-consciousness.
Styles from Outervention: Costa Rica
Always searching for his next adrenaline rush, Spencer is a photographer and extreme-sports enthusiast who finds fulfillment in surf breaks around the world. He caught the surf bug in San Diego and has been hitting the road from SLC to Southern CA ever since.
Christian (Cram) Ramirez started surfing when he was 9 and spent years competing around the globe. His mindset around surfing has shifted in recent years to a pressure-free approach that gives him mental clarity and fuels creative expression.
Styles from Outervention: Costa Rica
