It was fantastic to see Canolfan Tryweryn featured in the Daily Telegraph as a great place to reignite your sense of adventure.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/life/we-lose-our-sense-of-adventure-at-36

The article explores the idea that modern life, with its routines, costs, and conveniences, might be leading us to lose our sense of adventure, perhaps even by the age of 36 (or younger!) In our comfortable, digitally-connected world, the call of the wild might feel quieter than ever.

Do the pressures of contemporary life, time constraints, demanding responsibilities, and simply feeling tired make the idea of stepping outside your comfort zone feel like just another chore?

The Daily Telegraph article rightly presents powerful arguments for why adventure remains vital. Humans have a need for challenge. An adventurous mindset contributes to a happy, resilient life, keeping our brains healthy, adaptable, and better equipped to handle stress – both big and small. It’s crucial that we experience 'texture and difference' in our lives to prevent our risk threshold from lowering and our problem-solving skills from atrophying.

Adventure is personal and age is truly no barrier. We can all be inspired by people embracing new experiences at any stage of life. It’s not uncommon for us to welcome people rafting at the Tryweryn celebrating their 70th, 80th or even 90th birthday!

This is a timely warning that we need to actively cultivate and protect adventure amidst life's demands. It serves as a valuable mirror, reflecting the very real tendencies in modern life that can make us default to comfort over challenge.

If that has given you cause to consider whether routine has overshadowed your thirst for new experiences, think of it as a valuable nudge.

For genuine excitement beyond small changes, Canolfan Tryweryn offers the perfect answer. Nestled in Eryri (Snowdonia), it provides guided whitewater rafting and canyoning. It's a chance to experience that healthy adrenaline, build confidence, tackle new challenges, and create vital 'texture' in your life, proving age is irrelevant.