When it comes to finding a place to camp, it’s often more complicated than one would think. Long gone are the days of finding a suitable plot of land and pitching a tent. Many parks do not allow camping, and it can take an aspiring outdoorsperson a while to find a suitable place. Even then, despite the convenience of access… Read more →
Author: Ross Sanner
Camping: A Lesson In Logistics
Once the heat of summer has started to fade away, the fall provides a great backdrop for a camping trip. It’s warm, but not overbearing, and in the right place, vistas of autumn leaves can make for scenery that can’t be seen any other time of year. Pack a jacket and consider camping in the fall! Of course, as… Read more →
How To Get Into Hiking
So you just kind of go out and walk, right? Well, yes and no. Hiking may sometimes just come down to putting one foot in front of the other, but wilderness hiking can be far different than a walk around the local park. Not that this is a bad thing; you may need to take some time tackling smaller… Read more →
Angling for Better Leadership
Or, how good leadership is a lot like good fishing. It seems like an odd analogy at first. After all, the energy and drive required to be a leader may contrast the long moments of anticipation and relaxation associated with fishing. Still, the craft of fishing is one of mankind’s earliest pursuits. In fact, studying the earliest permanent settlements… Read more →
On Family Camping
As a new father, I’m excited for the day that I’ll be able to take my entire family camping. Camping can be a great, formative experience for children, giving them the opportunity to explore nature and let out some of their boundless energy. That said, I’ve known many adults that cite disastrous childhood camping trips as reasons for not enjoying… Read more →
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! A Brief Guide to Surviving Wild Encounters
If you spend time on the trail, chances are that you’ll encounter some manner of wildlife along the way. This is part of the fun of hiking and camping, and getting a good look at an animal can be rewarding after hours in the woods. However, always respect nature during your travels; even with harmless animals, keep a respectable… Read more →
Hacktive Lifestyle—A Brief List of Camping Tips and Hacks
Up until recently, any hacking done while camping was strictly log-based. Then, the Internet gave us the means to share all manner of weird tips for the outdoors with each other. These are generally less related to survival and more about making your camping experience a little more comfortable and whimsical, but allow me to share a few hacks that… Read more →
Shifting Gear—Some of the Best Available Camping Gear
As an avid outdoorsman, I’ve scoured the Internet on a couple of occasions looking for the newest and sweetest gear for camping. Don’t get me wrong; they’re all interesting, but there’s certainly a number of useless camping novelties out there. For every innovative water filtration system, there’s an air mattress with built-in speakers. For every lightweight camp stove, there’s a… Read more →
No Rime or Reason, Part 2: The U.S’s Best Parks for Winter Camping
This is part of a two-part series on winter camping. Additionally, I’ve written two additional blogs on the logistics of the subject, that can be found here and here. The wind howls. The snow falls. Winter may seem an inhospitable time of year, but between the storms, there are moments of stillness and peace that can be hard to find.… Read more →
No Rime or Reason, Part 1: Some Tips for Winter Camping
This is part one of a two part series that I will be writing on winter camping! Check back soon for the next installment. The weather outside may be frightful, but with the right equipment and a good attitude, you can enjoy some stark winter vistas that can’t be seen any other time of the year. There’s no need to worry… Read more →