Tag: outdoors

How Did Richard Proenneke Die? Exploring the Wilderness Legacy of Richard Proenneke

Only a few places in the US are more isolated and more beautiful than the Twin Lakes region of Alaska. Maybe that’s why Richard Proenneke,…

A camping coffee maker: the best ways to brew in the backcountry

Most of us are pretty well addicted to caffeine, and that’s ok. There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee in the morning while you…

sport climbing vs trad climbing

Traditional climbing vs sport climbing, what’s the difference.

Trad climbing and sport climbing are two very different artforms. Trad focuses on slow, careful progression and puts safety first. Sport is all about hard moves, indomitable…

purify water in the woods

Water purification in the wilderness

Water may be the source of all life on Earth, but it can also be the source of considerable illness, pain and even death. Water…

Climbing gear for beginners part 2

In part two of ‘Climbing gear for beginners’, we will look at all the less essential gear you will want to start collecting. If you…

Climbing gear racked up on a harness

Climbing gear for beginners part 1

Rock climbing can feel a little inaccessible. There is so much that you need to learn and climbing gear that you need to buy before…

30 Minutes of nature time for a better health

We’re all aware that spending time in nature is good for our health. Although we know it, we still tend to look for solid proof…

Hygienic Hiking – Tips to Smelling Fresh and Staying Clean On Long Hikes

Let’s face it – we all long to be one with nature, hiking amongst snow topped mountains or lush green hills that call out to…

5 Healthy trail snacks to keep you going

Wilderness adventure can be hard, hungry work. Days spent hiking in the mountains, ripping down trails, and pulling on rocks will really wear you out.…

Start a fire anywhere

Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood

You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…