Outdoor Gear and Disaster Preparedness
The recent flood in Boulder had me thinking: Being an outdoors person works well for disaster preparedness.
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An outdoor library: Colorado Plateau collection
Some suggested books for the outdoors person that make a good read for someone interested in the history, culture, or politics of The Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Three simple outdoor guidelines
Three guidelines for the outdoors: be safe, be courteous of others and their experience, have fun. Read More …
Beyond the skills
No matter who you are, or how much you know, there is always more to learn in the outdoors. Read More …
An outdoor library: Books to own
Some suggested books for the outdoors person that are a wonderful addition to any personal library. Read More …
How to generate “buzz”?
I received an email recently asking how to generate “buzz”. Here’s my curmudgeonly take on this concept. Read More …
What the heck is an adventure?
Adventure is a word used a lot. What the heck is it? Or is it simply being outside? Read More …
Simplicity
Above all else, I think the concept of simplicity is what I find most appealing in the outdoors. Read More …
Outdoor Quotes and Musings
The following is a collection of outdoor quotes from a Yahoo group I helped to maintain: the Colorado Hiking and Outdoor Society “back in the day”. The group is now on Meetup. Most of the quotes were chosen by me. Read More …
Gear as lifestyle – Why is gear discussion so popular?
Gear as lifestyle. Or why discussion of the minutiae of gear is so popular. Read More …
In praise of the original soft shell – Wool Pants
Breathable, warm, repels snow, blocks wind. A miracle piece of clothing that is high in quality and usually $20 or less. The original soft shell – wool pants!
Outfitted by G.I. Joe – Military Surplus Gear
Military surplus gear for the outdoor enthusiast. Besides being affordable, some of it is surprisingly light and similar to civilian gear. Read More …
Why Black and White Outdoor Photography?
Here’s some advocacy for black and white outdoor photography. Personally I think B&W photos can be just as striking as the color photos often done by most outdoor enthusiasts.