One of my mentors when I was in wildland fire said something that's has always stuck with me ever since.
Make a decision, even if it's wrong. If its wrong, recognize it and adjust. Mistakes will happen.
Not making a decision wastes time leaves it up to fate or the people around you. No...
If you are looking at a physical long term job I would look at becoming a lineman. It pays well and offers a fair amount of job security in an a largely uncertain and changing job market. A lot of co-ops still have pensions. It's important to be smart financially and it will make your life...
I can't believe anyone thought that was a good thing to put up for public consumption. What a bad look for everyone involved.
The real vaule in that podcast was getting to see people's true colors.
Outdoor recreation is a business and we are all the clients.
I can picture Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary rolling in their graves everytime a Texas dentist gets hauled up Everest.
I really like ttsx out of my 7 RM because they seem to do really well on elk. When it comes to bear defense, I was sold on spray after getting to use some intert spray at a Living With Bears talk put on my the WYGF. It is way more forgiving than a pistol. I get wind is always a factor.
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The guy starts to leave as soon as the bull starts to wallow in the dust. He is obviously running from the buffalo when he goes around the trees. He is trying to to keep something between him and the buffalo. I pretty sure he knows he's not going to out run it in the open, and he is certainly...
I have an REI magma 15 degree back and am not super impressed. If I had it to do over I would spend the money on something better. As the down moves around it gets a lot of cold spots.
I think renting horses when you don't know horses takes more balls than hunting in solo bear country. It least it would for me. Certainly can't say you are afraid to tackle the unknown.
I know people get in over their head trying to do the right thing. Regardless of who made what call, my heart goes out to everyone involved. My hope the on the ground ICs continue to look out for their people and do so with wisdom.