Recently, I was on a camping trip with my son and we were sitting around the campfire telling stories. He’s only 9, but a very bright kid and we talk about some pretty amazing concepts. The subject of Karma came up (if you do good things, good things will happen to you — if you do bad things, bad things will happen to you) and I shared with him … [Read more...]
Amputee Adventures
Jerry Dickson grins as he shows me the historical marker with the story of a tall tale spinning amputee who always came out of the mountains with a bit of gold. “See, we aren’t the first Disabled Explorers to travel this desert” he says as we enjoy the moment. … [Read more...]
Jeep Announces Rocks & Road Tour
The Jeep brand is bringing the “Jeep Rocks & Road Tour,” an on- and off-road driving experience, to consumers in 16 cities across the country. … [Read more...]
Selecting A Portable Fridge For Your Jeep
Just about everyone has a cooler of some sort and has reached in to pull out that tasty treat, only to have it saturated with ice cold water. I can recall pulling into camp and lusting over other camper’s portable fridge/freezers as I reached into my cooler and grabbed my beer out of an icy pool of water. … [Read more...]
Leatherman Surge Multi-Tool
The Leatherman multi-tool has made a worldwide impression since its introduction 25 years ago. It’s an essential, must-have tool for every glove box, garage, utility drawer, and backcountry adventure. A must have for every outdoorsman, off-highway adventurer, do-it-yourselfer, and soccer mom. … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Shelter for Camping Adventure
The most popular backcountry shelter is a tent. They are relatively lightweight, weatherproof (or supposed to be), fairly warm, and easily packed. … [Read more...]
Slipping Away Into the San Juans
The mighty San Juan mountain range sits in the southwest corner of Colorado. If you’re looking for entertainment of the outdoor variety, this is the place to go. … [Read more...]
Campfire in a Can – Gas Can
Have you ever gone on a camping excursion only to find that local rules and regulations prohibit an open fire? … [Read more...]
Recommended Equipment for Overland Adventure
Below are suggestions for vehicle & personal gear while in the backcountry. This list is by no means complete, but they are the MINIMUM suggested items to consider when out on adventure. … [Read more...]