Stay Sharp: Lessons from Processing Firewood and Cut Thumbs
An accident while processing firewood has given me a good reminder. It’s important to keep your tools sharp. It’s more important to keep your mind sharp.
Thoughts and Musings
In Praise of Shitty Coffee: Always There When We Need It
This is a fun post about why it’s okay to like bad coffee… Gas station coffee, truck stop diner coffee, even instant coffee. It’s okay to love all of it — and by extension, other so-called low-quality products. Don’t take this post too seriously. Just enjoy it. Like I enjoy shitty coffee.
Five Reasons I Decided to Buy an Old Truck
If you’re in the market for a new adventure vehicle, you may be surprised to learn that the best option might be an old truck. It seems counter-intuitive, but sometimes everything old is new again. Here’s how that worked out with my “new” 2001 Ranger.
America, We Don’t Deserve Our National Parks. Can We Fix That?
I’ve tried to come up with an educated, articulate, and eloquent way to convey what
Should I Move to Create a More Adventurous Life? Let’s Talk Location
As you may know, toward the end of 2018, Clarissa and I packed up our
How to Get Everything You Want This Year: Seven Steps to Success
Happy new year everyone! That’s right, 2018 is over and here we are in 2019;
Why the Humble Power Strip Might Be My Ultimate Travel Accessory
Since many of you will soon be traveling for the holidays, now is a good
Why Microadventure Matters: The Quest for Adventure Despite Limitations
I’ve been a big advocate of microadventure since reading Alastair Humphreys’ book, Microadventures: Local Discoveries
I Bailed Out: Another Successful Failure of a Camping Trip
Recently I realized that I haven’t had any alone time in the woods in months.
The Secret Key to Becoming an Adventurer
If you want to know how to lead an adventurous life, look no further. In this post you’ll find the secret to becoming an adventurer. Read on…
Make Something: Rule for Intrepid Living #76
One thing that sets us humans apart from most animals is that we’re capable of
You Don’t Need Permission: Rule for Intrepid Living #75
Is there something that you’d like to do, but you’ve just never gotten around to