Adam Mcmanus Toronto
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Adam McManus is a dynamic university student with a passion for the outdoors. A PADI-certified diver, powerboater, and certified tennis instructor, he loves exploring the ocean, teaching tennis, and skiing whenever he can.
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Ski Trips I’ll Always Remember
I’m a university student, and most days my head feels full before I even get out of bed. There’s always an assignment I haven’t finished, a reading I skimmed too quickly, or an email I’ve been avoiding. Winter is when that mental noise gets louder—but it’s also when skiing gives me a way out.
By Adam Mcmanus Toronto5 days ago in Wander
Essential Scuba Diving Equipment for New Divers
Upon entering the world of scuba diving for the first time, perhaps the most exciting (and frightening) part was getting to know all that gear. As a university student living in Toronto and a certified PADI diver myself, I’ve learned that familiarity with your gear isn’t just about looks: it’s about comfort, it’s about protection, and it’s about making your time underwater count. If this is your maiden voyage into diving, then this is a primer on the basic scuba gear that you’ll be needing.
By Adam Mcmanus Toronto4 months ago in Wander
Powerboating Basics to Remember This Summer
If you’re anything like me, summer isn’t just a season, it’s a reward. After months of surviving back-to-back classes, late-night studying, team practices, and whatever part-time job helps cover textbooks and burritos, summer feels like freedom. And for me, freedom usually looks like a boat, a big open lake, and zero deadlines.
By Adam Mcmanus Toronto6 months ago in Wander
My Top Summer Diving Destinations in Canada
As a university student juggling classes, tennis coaching, and just life in general, summer is when I hit reset. And for me, nothing clears my mind quite like slipping beneath the surface and exploring the underwater world. Being a PADI-certified diver in Canada means you’ve got to embrace the cold… but trust me, the payoff is so worth it. Whether you're looking for wrecks, walls, kelp forests, or just that surreal weightless calm, Canada has some epic summer dive spots.
By Adam Mcmanus Toronto8 months ago in Journal
Where to Ski on a Shoestring
Canada is home to some of the best ski slopes on earth, and the pull is strong to try to experience as many of the top runs as we can. But let’s be honest - skiing is expensive, and the prices seem to only be rising. Lift tickets, equipment, and sleeping and dining arrangements can all rack up quickly. But if you know where to look, there are still ways of experiencing freshly fallen powder without paying top dollar.
By Adam Mcmanus Toronto10 months ago in Wander
