Unless you happen to find yourself lost in an expanse of sand dunes, you can probably forage enough edible plants to keep you running. Whether you’re looking for worst-case-scenario tablefare or just looking to supplement your diet with free food, learning where to find edible greens is a pretty straightforward proposition if you know what to look for. Caution needs… Read more →
In the Winter some National Parks are just better. And we don’t mean they look better. But the parks offer more. More places to visit. More activities to do. Winter; the snow and the cold makes for a new experience. A better experience. Check out these Five National Parks that are better in the Winter. Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce… Read more →
Being able to use a compass is an important skill for any person who will find themselves out and about in nature. But don’t wait until you’re in the thick of it to figure out exactly how to do it – the difference between competence and mere passing familiarity could be the difference between disaster and a great campfire story…. Read more →
It’s often to find a really nice recipe for cooking at a campsite that will make delicious food, but that takes a very long time. That is not what Campfire foods are about. A good recipe should be easy to make and delicious. We want to enjoy our time with our friends and family, not spend hours and hours over… Read more →
A compass is a fantastic tool for navigating, but what happens when that tool is put to the test? In a Blizzard we lack comfort, vision, and control. A compass, even while being a delicate tool, is still the go to pick for navigating. It’s just a matter of know-how. First, let’s take a look at a Blizzard, and why… Read more →
Many, many camping recipes are going to be Tin Foil recipes. It makes sense, Tin Foil lets you create an array meals easily, that cook up over open coals, and makes some tasty dishes. It only makes sense for us to strength our understanding of Tin Foil meals in general, giving us a heads up in making them whenever we… Read more →
Their hands are dusty, bloody, and wrapped with bandages and tape. Their meals are hardboiled eggs and salmon. Their sleeping accommodations are less than roomy. But their views are unparalleled. Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell have been training for years (five for Kevin, seven for Tommy) with a single goal in mind: Scale El Capitan in Yosemite as no one… Read more →
No matter if you hike, camp, ski, or just simply walk outside, being aware of Hypothermia is a salient matter. Preventing Hypothermia for you and for others is mostly awareness and preparation. Having the know how to stay safe is the best thing you can do. The Mayo Clinic recommends to remember the acronym COLD when it comes to Hypothermia… Read more →
The magnetic compass is one of the most important inventions in history. Its development as a navigational tool has had an inestimable impact on the course of trade, warfare and nation building. Although it has recently been leapfrogged in relevance and utility by more modern orientation aids like digital GPS, the compass continues to be a fundamental technology. There is… Read more →
Needles figure prominently in orienteering. The thin lines of metal at the center of every compass are what help to show hikers the proper course to get to where they’re going. For rogainers, however, who turn orienteering into a competitive cross-country sport that takes them through hour after hour of long-distance hiking, running, and climbing, needles can have a dual… Read more →
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