Dr. Weasel, Mount Everest, and the Wopila Project
People attempt climbing Mount Everest for many different reasons. For general surgeon, Dr. Weasel, it’s one part challenge, one part inspiration, and one part gratitude.
Current Events
It’s 2021… Now what?
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?
Joe Biden and Public Lands: Will he be Good for the Lands We Love?
America has selected a new president. Will his administration be good for American public lands?
Mark Your Calendar — Saturday is National Public Lands Day
As Americans, we collectively own more than 640 million acres of public lands that we can use, enjoy, and explore. National Public Lands Day is the biggest single-day volunteer event that benefits our public lands. With those two thoughts in mind, what are you doing this Saturday?
The Great American Outdoors Act: What It Means For Our Public Lands
The Great American Outdoors Act has the potential to address our National Park maintenance backlog, secure funding for the LWCF, and address additional public lands issues. Not familiar with the GAOA yet? Here’s what you need to know.
Out of the Wild: What We Can Learn from Alaska’s Removal of the “Into the Wild” Bus
Since it was first published, Into the Wild has drawn people to the abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless died. Many of these kindred spirits required rescue themselves — so many so that the bus has finally been removed from the Stampede Trail. Why were so many people drawn to this artifact of one young man’s demise, and what can we learn from it?
Adventure On? Outdoor Recreation During the Coronavirus Pandemic
If you’re wondering if it’s safe to go outside and play during the current COVID-19 situation, you’re not alone — lots of us don’t want to spend weeks on the couch. If you’re ready to head outside, here’s some info that can help you recreate more safely.
Jenny Gulch Exploration Drilling Project: F3 Gold LLC in the Black Hills
F3 Gold LLC has proposed the Jenny Gulch Exploration Drilling Project, which aims to locate gold in the Jenny Gulch area of the Black Hills National Forest. Here’s what that entails, what that means, and what you can do about it.
The Problem with Tesla’s Electric Pickup? The Cybertruck Isn’t a Truck
Tesla unveiled a technological marvel coined the Cybertruck. It was met with mixed feelings from the minute everyone saw it. And yeah, it seems like a pretty capable electric vehicle. There’s just one problem. It’s not a truck.
Turning 35 and Looking Back on 2017
Yesterday was my 35th birthday. We celebrated quietly, wrapped up in a blanket, watching a
What’s New with Intrepid Daily
For my loyal readers I’m sure you’ve noticed that over the last few months, the
A Guide to Enjoying the Great American Eclipse (for the Unprepared)
Early in 2017, a friend of mine made plans to head to Southern Illinois to