Principally speaking, camping should be a simple task. Unsurprisingly, we have found many ways to over-complicate the camp and overwhelm the camper. All types of gadgets and misconceptions abound, but all we really need to enjoy the outdoors is a few simple skills and the basic means to live comfortably. One of America’s earliest proponentContinue reading “Woodcraft and Camping: The Great American Classic Of Camping”
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Hypothermia: What it is and how to prevent it.
It seems too obvious to say that extreme cold can be dangerous. Even with the slightest chill in the air, it’s not uncommon to hear someone say, “I’m freezing to death!”. Exaggerations aside, what exactly does it take to freeze to death? More importantly, how do we know when the exaggeration can become a reality?Continue reading “Hypothermia: What it is and how to prevent it.”
Nazi’s in L.A.: Hiking through California’s disturbing past at Murphy’s Ranch.
If I told you that only a short drive from Los Angeles is the ruins of a self-sufficient Nazi commune would you believe me? Obscured by both myth and hidden intentions lies just that. Enter: Murphy’s Ranch. In 1933 a plot of land was purchased in Rustic Canyon, Los Angeles by Jessie M. Murphy. TheContinue reading “Nazi’s in L.A.: Hiking through California’s disturbing past at Murphy’s Ranch.”
Wet Boots, Worn Packs, and Other Wonderful Things 