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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Unexpected surprises are the “magic” of hiking. Venture out for a hike and you are nearly guaranteed to see something new and interesting. As every veteran hiker knows, wayward adventurers expect the unexpected. In some cases, those surprises take the form...
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” – Henry David Thoreau In Dream Catcher, a tell-all book by Margaret Salinger, the author shared a tidbit of wisdom served up by...
Boating is likely the most dangerous thing you do next to driving your car. It’s easy to forget about the threats that lurk below when you are basking in the sun on your boat. Take the proper precautions and you’ll remain safe and secure on the water. Here’s how to...
