Taking on the World, One Adventure at a Time
When an outdoor writer (Drew, dude with beard) and an outdoor photographer (Katie, gal with camera bag) fall in love, they spend way too much time indoors, making a blog. Ironic, right?
The truth is, we’ve built our lives around chasing surf, snow, and adventure. We even built out a portly van named Acorn to do so comfortably—although we’re no stranger to lugging snowboards through Japan, scootering through Indonesia with surfboards in tow, or backpacking through our backyard ranges, either. And while we write and shoot for the best outdoor publications around—Outside, Men’s Journal, REI, Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Whitelines, The Snowboarder’s Journal, and Backcountry Mag among them—we wanted to create something together. We wanted to share our stories, our way: gritty, irreverent, unfiltered.
So welcome to Groves & Coves. Kick-off your shoes, grab a beer, make yourself at home. Scout out your next snow and surf trips as we introduce you to our favorite getaways. Find gear you need—or at least really, really want—all thoroughly tested and reviewed. Chuckle at our misadventures, escape the drudgery of another day at the office, and get inspired to hit the road in search of snow, surf, or any other soul-sating substance you please (so long as it’s legal).
Recent Travels
Explore with us on our recent travels.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo: A Garden of Contrasts
Tokyo is a city of contrasts. It’s the most populated metropolitan area in the world, yet there’s little crime. In fact, the Japanese capital is regularly ranked as one of the safest cities in the world. Tokyo’s subways are teeming yet remarkably clean, the multitudes...
Fjällräven Tree-Kånken Review: The Swedish Art of Simplicity
The Fjällräven Tree-Kånken is an eco-friendlier spin off the Swedish brand’s classic Kånken backpack, a simple canvas rucksack originally designed for schoolchildren in 1978. Since the 70s, the Kånken has become a cult favorite worldwide for its recognizable,...
Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte, CO: The Closest We’ve Come to Heaven on Earth
Nestled in the precipitous Elk Mountains on the western slope of Colorado, there's a ski town with a special place in our hearts: Crested Butte. And tucked off this tiny town's picturesque main drag is Scarp Ridge Lodge, a luxurious adventure outpost that pairs...