Skiing, perhaps the most underrated winter activity, can be learned with surprising ease.  A little bit of balance, a sprinkle of determination and dressing in layers goes a long way. The only downside to skiing is that the sport eventually takes a toll on the lower body.  Fret not, as…

If it seems as though everyone under 40 is snowboarding instead of skiing, that’s because it is largely true.  Snowboarding has become quite popular while skiing is on the decline. As someone who has snowboarded and skied, I’ve decided to trade in my snowboard for ski equipment.  Here’s why. Snowboarding…

You’ve hiked seven miles in the blazing hot sun on a humid day.  Every last drop of your water is gone.  In a desperate attempt to hydrate, you cup your hands beneath creek water and lift it to your mouth.  It is in this moment when you regretted not preparing…

When was the last time you lost your footing while exploring the greater outdoors?  For most, it happens at least once every hike.  Loose gravel, dew-covered grass, mud, ice and even undulating surfaces have the potential to cause a nasty slip and fall. The worst-case scenario is a slip and…

Imagine hiking deep into the wilderness only to realize you’ve lost your water bottle.  You frantically search the area yet there’s no sign of your precious H2O. What do you do? If you prepared accordingly, you would reach into your backpack and find your trusty water filter. Your Water Filter…

If the thought of telling your kids to sleep in the backyard seems absurd, ruminate on the idea for a couple minutes.  Take a moment to consider the extent of modern parents’ handholding.  If you are like most parents, aunts and uncles, you are a bit of a helicopter guardian. …