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My Lack of Axe-perience In 1973 the OPEC oil embargo caused fuel shortages and sky-high prices throughout the United States. Like many families, my parents supplemented our heating oil … Continue Reading →
Against my will, I was bewitched. Like 20 million others, I casually tuned in to watch the “Primitive Technology” videos on YouTube. I admit it, I was cynical. I … Continue Reading →
I love learning new bushcraft skills! No matter how long I practice bushcraft, there is always so much more to learn. There are techniques aimed at specific environments, traditional … Continue Reading →
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what … Continue Reading →
. Did you know I played drums in a Hollywood rock band? I needed a creative outlet from my very intense and cerebral job as an engineer. And being a drummer … Continue Reading →
Pine resin (also called pine pitch) is an amazing substance. It is hardened sap that pine trees secrete when they are cut or damaged. In another article, I explain … Continue Reading →
I won’t lie, I feel lucky to be typing this. I nearly stepped between two enormous, hormone-crazed, Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes. The male snakes were engaged in a combat dance. … Continue Reading →
It’s so shiny! The smooth grip feels like it was made for your hand. The lustrous blade playfully reflects trees and sky. You heft it gently, gauging its weight … Continue Reading →
Most of the United States is in the midst of a summer heat wave. These broiling temperatures are no joke! When you’re out on the trail, it’s very important … Continue Reading →
There has been an uptick in media coverage of wilderness survival this summer. It may be due to seasonal interest. After all, summer is when most people venture into the … Continue Reading →