The Fear Factor – Managing Fear

The Fear Factor – Managing Fear

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Okay, I didn’t come up with that, Franklin Roosevelt did back in 1933. But for most of us, it certainly holds true when it comes to outdoor adventures. Of course,...
Climb On!

Climb On!

I’ve always loved climbing. Alpine climbing, rock climbing, bouldering – you name it. That is, reading about it, watching people do it, seeing films about it – but I’d never actually done it! And, at age 64, it was way...
Bring Your Dog!

Bring Your Dog!

Bringing your dog with you on your hiking, climbing or fishing trips seems like a simple enough proposition, after all, she/he is basically a family member, and our pets love being with us, and that goes for the outdoors as...