9 Adventure Seekers Who Celebrate Small Space Living Through the Van Life

"Adventure culture isn’t about privilege," says Noël Russell. She continues, "It isn’t about vacation with pay, or sponsored trips to the tropics, or alpine ascents (though, for some, it is). Adventure culture is a spirit of curiosity and awe. It's approaching the everyday—and the fantastic—with boldness and grit. I work at a homeless shelter, and every day is an adventure. My daily view doesn’t fit the aesthetic of outdoor magazine ads or travelogues, but every day I get to explore new corners of people's hearts."