Former Winkler resident Tristan Hamm has a zest for life -- A passion he feeds by spending plenty of time outdoors. While Tristan was an outdoorsman and adventurer for years before Covid-19 restricted much of our social outings, he has realized even moreso, through the pandemic, how important it is for all of us to embrace nature.Founder of an adventure excursion company called "Revived Outdoors", Tristan has devoted the past year, to creating a safe, socially-distanced space for people to explore nature's gems in North America. And he's found that not only is it enriching and challenging, it's a boost for his mental health, as well as those who sign up.

While it sounds super challenging, and certainly is physically demanding, Tristan says that's not the main reason to do it. It's a mental health boost, most importantly. And I asked him to share how it has helped HIS mental health and outlook on life...

For those who can't go outside, Tristan also shares his own experiences with a community of over one million followers across social media. @tristanhamm on Instagram, and @revived.outdoors. You can also visit his website revivedoutdoors.com