Land Ethic 101: Part 3. Leave No Trace
If you’re ready to start developing your own land ethic, it’s helpful to start with a pre-existing framework. For me, that framework is Leave No Trace.
If you’re ready to start developing your own land ethic, it’s helpful to start with a pre-existing framework. For me, that framework is Leave No Trace.
Now that we know what a land ethic is, it’s a good time to discuss why we need one.
It’s easy to love the great outdoors — they’re great! But we need to be on guard against loving them to death. The best defense? A land ethic. Not sure exactly what I mean by land ethic? Read on.
In a world where people claim to not care about the needs and thoughts of others, I think the best thing we can do is to give a damn.
When faced with indecision or analysis paralysis, one way to figure out the best thing to do is to choose bigger. What does that mean? Read on and find out.
I’m still looking for the perfect pocketknife. I’m not sure I’ve found it yet, but after spending some time with the Spyderco Delica 4, I may be getting close.
Accidents happen. We can plan and prepare as much as possible — which we should — but we can’t stop every potential mishap. That’s where a different kind of preparation comes in handy. If you’re going to be ready in case of an emergency, you’ve got to have the right first aid training.
Seriously, what if we’re all just ordinary?
Are there more environmentally friendly vehicles than the truck I drive? Yes — and no. Like most things, that question doesn’t have a simple, black and white answer. Instead, it has a complicated one, which I try to dive into here. So buckle up, we’re going on a truck ride.
Just like a new year doesn’t equal a new you, entering 2021 doesn’t mean the world changes all a sudden. So what do we do now?
A multi-tool that has everything you’ll ever need for every situation you’ll ever be in. Sounds too good to be true, right? That’s because it is. Here’s why this multi-tool is terrible, and what you should shop for instead.
America has selected a new president. Will his administration be good for American public lands?