Coffee or Beer? It is a question I ask myself every day. As I slip further into my own subconscious I realize I can’t have a normal conversation before I have a cup of morning coffee nor can I slur …

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Ok, everyone listen up! Today’s lesson is geared toward minimizing gear by maximizing efficiency. In this video, brought to you by NOLS (the National Outdoor Leadership School), you will notice that a few simple steps could save you from carrying …

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‘Last Light’, a short film edit compliments of Patagonia and Sweetgrass Productions brings to mind a feeling everyone must both embrace and escape. We here in the Pacific Northwest reach a breaking point, a “wits end” where we can no …

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Saguaro National Park, home of the native Saguaro Cactus and summoner of beautiful sun sets draped over magnificent Sonoran Desert landscapes has banned the sale of disposable water bottles and soda within the park. Why? After all, we humans need …

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It’s officially spring and with summer looming some of you might be starting to think about backpacking and camping. I know I am! For today’s Sunday School lesson we’ve got an episode of the NOLS Cooking Show. If anyone has …

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“… adventure, excitement? A Jedi craves not these things.” To this crew of Rock Jumpers, Jedi do not exist. It’s amazing what you can do with the right gear, the right crew, the proper skills, and a complete and total …

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