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10 inspiring adventurers to follow on Instagram
Dive in to these top adventure accounts capturing our Canadian backyard.
The most inspiring outdoor photographs that captivate us often require significant levels of commitment and perseverance. That could mean anything from swimming in cold, unknown waters, to journeying deep into the mountains. Waking up early or staying out overnight is often a requirement, but it is all worth it for the experience. These are the 10 Canadian adventurers that will inspire you to follow in their footsteps as you keep up with their exploits.
1. Bryanna Bradley - @bryannabradleyphotography
Based on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Bryanna has etched her own style into the world of surf photography. At home in Canada or traveling to the tropics, her dreamy photos of the line-ups, longboards and landscapes that inspire her are not to be missed.
2. Marcus Paladino - @marcuspaladino
Another Tofino local, Marcus is a photographer who captures the energy and wild nature of Canada’s most popular surf town. Utilizing perspectives from the air or in the water, he documents the West Coast surfing lifestyle in ways never seen before.
3. Marie-Pier Prefontaine - @mpprefontaine
A year round adventurer, Marie-Pier Prefontaine spends her winters skiing and her summers exploring her local valley of Pemberton, BC. Taking advantage of all the outdoors has to offer, you can find her biking, hiking and camping in the warmer months.
4. Mel Offner - @melsays
Based in the city of Vancouver which borders the mountains and the ocean, Mel Offner is an adventure seeking podcast host, writer and creator. Covering the worlds of travel and fitness, she can often be found running in the forests of North Vancouver or surfing the waves in Hawaii. Bi-monthly, she releases interviews with other athletes, and community leaders in the adventure world.
5. Will Gadd - @realwillgadd
Continuously pushing the boundaries of exploration, Will Gadd’s adventures are worth keeping up with. Whether ice climbing or paragliding, he defies limits while being constantly surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth.
6. Félix Savard-Côté - @skifelix
With Quebec’s Chic-Chocs as his mountain playground, Félix Savard-Côté is out exploring on skis as much as possible. After many years discovering his local backcountry zones, let him be your guide as he documents his big mountain objectives.
7. Katie Goldie - @goldiekatie_
Katie Goldie is a travel photographer hailing from the Canadian Rockies. While the area where she grew up provides plenty of adventure opportunities, she also documents her wanderings beyond those borders. Whether that entails kayaking with belugas in Manitoba or discovering the landscapes of New Zealand, Katie captures moments that will inspire you to head outside.
8. Zachary Moxley - @downtofilm
Growing up in Whistler, BC, Zac is an adventure seeker that now travels the world as a director and filmmaker. Known for his jaw-dropping aerial footage, you’re also more than likely to find him inflight to his next travel destination or on some skydiving adventures of his own.
9. Paul Zizka - @paulzizkaphoto
A well-known landscape photographer from the Bow Valley, Paul Zizka’s photos of the Rocky Mountains are iconic. Frequently capturing his work after dark, he incorporates astrophotography into his shots of Alberta’s rugged mountain peaks.
10. Stevin Tuchiwsky - @stevint
As an outdoor lifestyle photographer based in Calgary, Stevin Tuchiwsky is frequently on the move from coast-to-coast documenting adventure sports. You can find him wandering locally amongst the glaciers, skiing in the mountains or hiking and diving in unfamiliar new areas.
