• Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
en English US▼
X
sq Albanianar Arabichy Armenianzh-CN Chinese (Simplified)zh-TW Chinese (Traditional)da Danishnl Dutch en English US en English UK tl Filipinofr Frenchfy Frisiande Germanel Greekiw Hebrewhi Hindiit Italianja Japanesekk Kazakhko Koreanla Latinlv Latvianlt Lithuanianml Malayalamne Nepalifa Persianpl Polishpt Portuguesero Romanianru Russiansm Samoanes Spanishsv Swedishtr Turkishuz Uzbekzu Zulu
No Result
View All Result
  • Travel News
  • Travel Tips
  • Destinations
  • Travel Ideas
  • Entertainment
  • Finance
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • Tickets
  • More
    • Shop
    • Video
    • Food & Drink
    • Style & Culture
    • Cheap Deals
  • Travel News
  • Travel Tips
  • Destinations
  • Travel Ideas
  • Entertainment
  • Finance
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • Tickets
  • More
    • Shop
    • Video
    • Food & Drink
    • Style & Culture
    • Cheap Deals
Wingman Travels
No Result
View All Result
Ticketmaster FR
Home Travel Ideas

Where to Surf, Board, and Hike in Northern Michigan, and the One Clothing Brand That’ll Guide You Through It All

enpassant by enpassant
August 28, 2021
in Travel Ideas
0 0
0
0
SHARES
1
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Banner 2


Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.

If you’ve got roots, family, or interest in the beauty of northern Michigan, you’re likely familiar with the lifestyle brand eponymous with Traverse City‘s famous route M-22. If you’re not, allow me — a new convert — the pleasure of introducing you. 

Clothing brand M22 is synonymous with adventure, discovery, and community in northern Michigan. Founded by kiteboarding brothers Keegan and Matt, locals to the Neahatawanta peninsula, M22 is more than a clothing label — an extremely popular one to boot. It’s a travel brand, representing and revering the wonders of Lake Michigan along with its surfing, boarding, and adventuring locals. It’s the ultimate tour guide through the seemingly limitless natural escapes which pepper the M22 route, something that before I discovered the brand, I shamefully didn’t even know about myself. 

I went to northern Michigan for the first time in June of this year, and while I’d heard of it being an awesome year-round destination for the outdoorsy, summer there blew me away. No matter your escapade of choice, from wind surfing to multi-day backpacking, M22 has a “Microadventure” that’ll fit the mood of the moment. These quick trips allow time for you to escape, be it for romantic, work, personal, or exploratory reasons, and be in nature at your preferred pace.

For the fast-moving, M22 can guide you through surfing the fresh water waves of the Great Lakes, from what to bring, how to get there, and tips directly from the locals themselves. Prefer to take your time? M22 will lead you on a multi-day backpacking trip to North Manitou island full of epic, photogenic landscapes. And the tips these guides include are actually helpful. “Bring a watch,” M22 advises backpackers. “The west side of [North Manitou] island is technically in the Central time zone and your phone will switch over to the earlier time, potentially causing problems with being on time to the ferry back.” Yeah — some pretty valuable stuff there.

I caught up with Nick Madrick, M22’s CEO, after getting to witness him in action, wake surfing the crystal clear glacier waters of Walloon Lake. “Microadventures,” he reveres of the brand’s experiences, “get people outside in the natural environment to reconnect with nature and experience the local community.” When asked about his favorite microadventure, his pick pays homage to M22’s roots: kiteboarding. Beyond that, Madrick recommends a “road trip [on] M-22 because there are just so many places to explore” along this gem of a route. Sounds like you can’t go wrong.

In order to access M22’s microadventures, you’ve got to cop a copy of their coveted book or a set of cards, both of which feature all 30 of their carefully-curated adventure itineraries. These quick-reference card sets are ideal for those on the go and packing light, but they frequently sell out, so be sure to connect with the brand on Instagram or via newsletter to stay informed about restocks. That said, once you get to Traverse City, pay a visit to the newly expanded M22 storefront where these travel-friendly Microadventure cards are available for purchase, and grab any other attire you may need for your trip. However you get your hands on one, these physical guides act as adventure catalogues and make planning travel to northern Michigan pretty much fool-proof. 

Speaking of attire, and as someone writing this while wearing M22, these are cozy basics worth investing in. Not only are the clothes sourced from WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) certified companies, but their high level of material and design quality is palpable. You can tell when you use M22 sweatpants, t-shirts, hoodies, cycling bibs, yoga straps, dog leashes, towels, and bags that you’ll be using them for years to come. This makes it easy to rep the brand (as it is heavily in northern Michigan) and, by extension, your stellar sense of adventure. 

Keep scrolling to shop some of M22’s coolest and comfiest travel gear.

To buy: Crop Windbreaker, m22.com, $55

To buy: Storm Wash Jogger, m22.com, $60

To buy: Turkish Towel, m22.com, $42

To buy: Classic Roll Top Dry Bag, m22.com, $35

To buy: Day Trip Duffel, m22.com, $48



Source link

Previous Post

Sunday football tips: Road specialists United travel to Molineux | Sport News

Next Post

Tourist destinations in Salem district see good footfall

Next Post
Tourist destinations in Salem district see good footfall

Tourist destinations in Salem district see good footfall

Please login to join discussion
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Tornado tore through 200 miles of Kentucky. Here’s its path

Tornado tore through 200 miles of Kentucky. Here’s its path

December 11, 2021
Can I travel to the USA? The rules for travelling from the UK

Can I travel to the USA? The rules for travelling from the UK

June 2, 2021
SpaceX Launch Tracker: Follow Live Updates

SpaceX Launch Tracker: Follow Live Updates

September 16, 2021
Woman with life-threatening injuries after single vehicle crash on Tampa Road in Oldsmar

Woman with life-threatening injuries after single vehicle crash on Tampa Road in Oldsmar

November 7, 2021
Questions to ask before your first family RV trip | Lifestyle

Questions to ask before your first family RV trip | Lifestyle

0
Candace Cameron Bure: Does she still talk to Lori Loughlin?

Candace Cameron Bure: Does she still talk to Lori Loughlin?

0
Cherryville Sports Hall of Fame announces 2021 induction class

Cherryville Sports Hall of Fame announces 2021 induction class

0
Jenn Drummond, Park City mom, on top of the world

Jenn Drummond, Park City mom, on top of the world

0

Mikel Arteta denies creating ‘them against us’ culture at Arsenal | Arsenal

May 16, 2022
Five once-in-a-lifetime Australian holiday ideas you can book now

Five once-in-a-lifetime Australian holiday ideas you can book now

May 16, 2022
Transportation Commission this week to discuss free ferry travel for kids

Transportation Commission this week to discuss free ferry travel for kids

May 16, 2022
7 Key Things To Consider If You Dream Of Traveling Full-Time

7 Key Things To Consider If You Dream Of Traveling Full-Time

May 16, 2022

Links

Wingman Travels
Wingman Travel Agency
Car Rentals
Tours
Virtual Experiences
Tickets

Categories

  • Destinations
  • Entertainment
  • Finance
  • Food & Drink
  • Sports
  • Style & Culture
  • Travel Ideas
  • Travel News
  • Travel Tips
  • Video
  • Weather

Newsletter

To stay on top of the ever-changing world, subscribe now to our newsletters.

Loading

*We hate spam as you do.

 

  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

© 2022 Wingman Travels LLC All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Travel News
  • Travel Tips
  • Destinations
  • Travel Ideas
  • Entertainment
  • Finance
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • Tickets
  • More
    • Shop
    • Video
    • Food & Drink
    • Style & Culture
    • Cheap Deals

© 2022 Wingman Travels LLC All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In