Instagram is an amazing place for explorers, athletes, photographers, and some who defy categorization. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, entertainment, or trip ideas, these adventure Instagram accounts have it.
1. Mike Horn @mikehornexplorer
When the first words on your Instagram bio are “Professional Explorer, Survival Expert” and no one would dare argue that those aren’t 100% accurate, you’re the real deal. Mike recently completed the first ever unsupported, solo north-to-south crossing of Antarctica, posting updates on Instagram along the way. Other accomplishments include walking to the North Pole during the dark season and circumnavigating the globe at the equator by himself without use of motorized vehicles. With more exciting adventures planned for the future, Mike Horn is an obvious choice for our adventure Instagram accounts worth following.
2. Wim Hof @iceman_hof
Nicknamed “The Iceman”, Wim Hof is famous for exploring the limits of the human body, especially the ability to withstand extremely cold temperatures. First, he holds 26 World Records, including “Longest ice bath”. Second, he has climbed 22,000 ft. up Mt. Everest in only shoes and shorts. Second, he has stayed immersed in ice for 1 hour, 52 minutes. Lastly, he is famous for running a marathon above the arctic circle in only shorts, and running another marathon in the Namib Desert without water. Hof attributes his abilities to special breathing techniques and meditation that have been well-documented by doctors and researchers. Definitely in a class of his own, Wim is certainly a no-brainer for our adventure Instagram accounts to follow.
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3. Jimmy Chin @jimmy_chin
There is no doubt you’ve seen Jimmy Chin’s photography. He’s been featured in National Geographic, Outside, and Men’s Journal, among others. You might have seen his now-iconic photo of Alex Honnold facing away from the wall on a narrow ledge during a Half Dome free solo. On top of being a world-class photographer, Chin is himself a sponsored athlete who’s completed feats like skiing from the summit of Mt. Everest. More recently Chin filmed and starred in the award-winning documentary Meru, an account of his–along with Conrad Anker and Renan Ozturk–first ascent of the Shark’s Fin in the Himalayas. Constantly pushing the boundaries (and photographing others doing the same), Jimmy Chin’s photography continually impresses.
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4. Mike Libecki @mikelibecki
Mike Libecki’s catchphrase is “Why ration the passion?”, and he certainly lives by his own advice. A National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2013, he has over 45 National Geographic expeditions to his name. His unique style of passionate and lighthearted adventuring is obvious. He’s been known to strip naked on summits or wear an animal mask representing that year’s Chinese Calendar. In conclusion, Mike definitely provides a unique, wild take on exploration and easily makes our list of adventure Instagram accounts to follow.
5. Sierra Quitiquit @sierra
Quitiquit is a professional skier, an avid surfer, a model, and an activist–she does it all. Her account is fun, sexy, and inspiring. She defies stereotypes by marrying the worlds of action sports and modeling, all the while using her influence to better the world. And finally, while obviously a professional, she’s not afraid to let her quirky personality come through in her photos, stories, and captions–which is why her account is so fun to follow.
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6. Cedar Wright @cedarwright
You might recognize Cedar from his films with Alex Honnold including Sufferfest and Sufferfest 2. Or perhaps his recent film Safety Third. A climber and filmmaker, he’s known for his goofy sense of humor and passion for crazy adventure. Moreover, his stories are pretty much always of his two adorable dogs, Gus the Pug and Bernie the Griff. And yes they have their own adventure Instagram accounts: @allterrainpug
7. Alex Honnold @alexhonnold
How could we not include the most exciting climber in the world? First of all, Alex “No Big Deal” Honnold is pushing the boundaries of the sport in his own goofy and nonchalant style. Second, his recent free solo (read: no safety equipment of any kind) of the 3,000 foot face of El Capitan in Yosemite is arguably the most incredible climbing feat ever. If you want sweaty palms while sitting on your couch, you can’t miss @alexhonnold.
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8. Rachel Moore @moore_rachel
Rachel is a climber, divemaster, and adventurer. Her and her husband Tyler @bylandandsea have sailed around the world in their boat, Agape. You can follow specifically their sailing adventure @voyagesofagape. When they are not sailing, Rachel and Tyler capture incredible photos and videos of their various adventures around the world
9. Chris Burkard @chrisburkard
Chris Burkard is a self-taught photographer from Central California. He started as a surf photographer but has expanded into every branch of adventure photography. Additionally, in 2017 he was on Forbes list of Top Travel Influencers. His adventure Instagram account is a constant flow of jaw dropping photos. The 3.6 million followers of his must agree.
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10. Meg Haywood Sullivan @meg_haywoodsullivan
A photographer and environmentalist, Meg has worked with the New York Times, National Geographic, and Patagonia, among others. Her work focuses on environmental conservatism and educating people about the natural world around them. Moreover, her Instagram account has an editorial edge to it and her creative eye is immediately clear.
11. Nathan Welton @nathanwelton
Shooting since 2000, Nathan’s work has appeared across five continents in many magazines and newspapers from Rock and Ice to the New York Post. He photographs everything adventure: rock and ice climbing, snow sports, cycling, travel, yoga, wildlife, and more.
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12. Mathis Dumas @mathis_dumas
Mathis is an alpine mountain guide and photographer based out of Chamonix, France. At only 23, he’s amassed the experience and resume of someone much older, and in addition he’s sponsored by North Face, Petzl, and Scarpa. His work focuses on people in the most remote, dangerous, and high altitude environments.
13. Chris Brinlee Jr. @chrisbrinlessjr
Chris is an adventure travel storyteller who specializes in hard to reach places. Since quitting his desk job in 2014, Chris has traveled around the globe representing brands and writing for publications like Outside, Huckberry, and Gizmodo. In other words, his feed easily made our adventure Instagram accounts list and is one you don’t want to miss.
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14. Nicole Handel (and Bear) @nicolehandel
You might follow Nicole for her beautiful photos of great hikes, or you might follow her because of her awesome adventure dog, Bear. Either way, the hilarious connection between the two of them makes this one of our adventure Instagram accounts to follow.
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15. Asher Jay @earthheiress
Photographer, artist, storyteller, poet, traveler, writer, adventurer, and National Geographic Explorer. Judging by her recent photos you might call her the “wolf whisperer.” Asher is a “creative conservationist”  who uses her many talents to promote and educate people about environmental concerns.
16. Jason Antin @jasonantin
Jason Antin wears many hats. Based out of Colorado, he works as a climbing guide and mountain athlete coach. He also stars in Beat Monday, a series of episodes about “epic weekend adventures designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible between Friday night and Monday morning.” Jason is also the Director of Strategic Partnership at Gociety, a social network app for the outdoors. If all that doesn’t convince you, he recently had an adorable daughter named Avery who now features prominently in his feed.
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17. Amory Harris @nakedinthewild
“You don’t have to choose between being a lady and being tough.” Based out of Lake Tahoe, CA Amory river rafts, skis, practices yoga, recently picked up mountain biking, hikes, and even went to Burning Man. Her feed is funny, honest, and inspiring. And yes, she does get #nakedinthewild.
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18. Wasfia Nazreen @wasfianazreenofficial
Wasfia is a Bangladeshi mountaineer, activist, social worker, and writer. As a National Geographic Explorer, she’s been recognized by Men’s Journal, Outside Magazine, and is the subject of a documentary made by Apple Inc. called Wasfia. Furthermore, she is the only Bangladeshi to climb all Seven Summits, which she did as part of a campaign to mark 40 years of women’s progress in Bangladesh.
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19. Andrew Pavlidis @andrewpavlidis
A travel and adventure photographer based out of Calgary, Canada, Andrew has worked with brands around the world. His photos are nature-centric, the people in them often small and inconsequential, making you feel your own insignificance in relation to the universe.
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20. Jess Dales @jess.wandering
Jess encapsulates the ideals of many young people today. Feeling stuck and unsatisfied behind a desk in a job she didn’t love, she set out on her own, trying to make a new life. Now a visual storyteller and travel blogger, Jess captures her adventures with breathtaking photos. If it’s adventure Instagram accounts you’re looking for, Jess fits the bill.
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21. Michelle Parker @myshellparker
Michelle is a professional skier based out of Truckee, CA. Her feed though goes way beyond skiing photos and includes climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, and more intimate portraits of her everyday life. While some adventure accounts seem unapproachable, not Michelle’s. You feel like you could hop right into her photos and laugh right along.
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22. Natalia Afonina @nat_exploring
Natalie is an engineer that works on self-driving technology in the SF Bay Area. Yet somehow she also has time to go on awesome adventures and document them with stunning photographs. Natalie commonly uses the hashtag #sufferfestsaremyjam, so you know you’re in for some incredible photos and even better stories.
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23. Anna Pfaff @pfaff_anna
Anna is an alpine climber, trauma nurse, and all around badass. She’s sponsored by some of the biggest brands in climbing and has dozens of first ascents to her name. She uses the classic Alex Lowe quote in her Instagram bio, “The best climber is the one having the most fun.” Judging from her feed, Anna is definitely the best climber.
24. Tiffany @followtiffsjourney
Relentlessly upbeat and optimistic, Tiffany reminds us that we should always be planning our next adventure, no matter how big or small. Her blog has extremely thorough trip reports and tips for hiking, backpacking, and sightseeing. Furthermore, her photos make us want to shut down our computers right now, pack our bags, and head outdoors.
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