Adam Paashaus is a AMGA SPI certified rock climbing instructor, father of two adventurous girls (5/8), and DIY builder of all things from minimalist running sandals to converting a 40' retired school bus (skoolie) for his family's adventure-mobile/tiny house. He has worked in various parts of the outdoor industry since 2001 from sales to buying to guiding. Adam was most recently the lead climbing instructor for a local branch of a national outdoor school before leaving to start a long term road trip with his family in their skoolie.
Adam has a passion for adventuring with his family all across the US. He started backpacking in the 90s and found rock climbing while working a summer job in Yosemite in 2001. He then took his climbing passion home to the old school traditional climbing areas of western North Carolina. Since then, has spent time climbing all throughout the US, from the sandstone of southern Utah to the Granite of Lumpy Ridge, Yosemite, and Index, to the Gunks in New York. Adam's adventures also include long distance backpacking in the Sierras, ultrarunning, and an especially challenging canyon trip with his wife and two daughters. He prides himself on showing his girls a life of adventure,chasing those awe inspiring moments. Adam believes that we are all capable of more than we think, even kids, and seeks out opportunities to let his girls find the empowerment in overcoming discomfort and adversity in the outdoors.
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Best Climbing Harness for Kids of 2023
Looking for a new climbing harness for a kid crusher in your life? Our expert testers spent months putting 10 of the...
Best Slackline of 2023
Looking to upgrade your current rig or new to slacklining? We tested 12 of the highest-ranked slacklines on the market...
Best Fleece Jackets of 2023
Looking for a new fleece to heat up your life? We purchased the top 10 fleece jackets and rigorously tested them for...
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Patagonia R1 Hoody Review
This mountain wear staple provides all the features you'd want in a technical piece with plenty of comfort...
Best Down Jackets of 2023
Our experts reviewed twelve mid and lightweight down jackets to find the best fitting, the warmest, and the most...
Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Kids
With a lack of thorough kids' climbing shoe reviews, we researched over 40 of the top models, purchasing the best 8 to...
Best Backpacking Backpacks
We spent hundreds of days testing 16 of the best backpacking packs to give you the needed info to choose what's best...
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Osprey Atmos 65 AG Review
This pack notable for its comfort, incredible set of features, and its exceptional ventilation. The Anti-Gravity frame...
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Granite Gear Blaze 60 Review
The Blaze 60 is a sweet pack that checks all the right boxes. It's super-light and can carry a heavy load comfortably...
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Arc'teryx Cerium SL Hoody Review
A go-to piece for cold weather missions when you are going light, this high-end down hoody is top-notch and our first...
How to Choose a Down Jacket
This article helps you decide which down jacket is the perfect one for you by going into much greater depth about the...
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The North Face Campshire Hoodie Review
We can't overstate the comfort of the Campshire Hoody. Our testers love lounging around camp in this soft, wooly...
How to Choose the Right Backpacking Backpack
We want to make it easy for you to find the right pack for your next adventure. If you need help sorting through your...
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Evolv Venga Review
With so many great traits, we think the Venga is the best all-around kids shoe available. While comfort and...
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Evolv Ashima Review
Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's strongest young climbers, worked with Evolv to build a shoe that performs well in...
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