Shooting in the Snow
You only need to take a few photos in the snow to see it. There are all sorts of problems with shooting photos with all that[Read More…]
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Plants Backpackers Should Know, Part 2
Guess what? The first food I would look for in a survival situation would be a bunch of cattails. Besides being delicious, they are the quickest way to “fill you up” with sustained energy, because their rhizomes (root structures) and shoots are full of easily-digestible starch. In fact, I’ve actually heard that besides its water content, cattail is 80% carbohydrate, about 7% protein and 13% vitamins and minerals.
How To Call 911 In The Wilderness
Calling for help when you are out in the wilderness
Lefse in the Back Country
all you need is a little preparation time and a creative spirit.
Quinoa – A Superfood for the Trail
Back in my vegetarian days I often turned to quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) as an important part of my diet.
Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe
Non technical ice axes generally serve a broad class of functions
Light
The most fundamental idea to grasp about photography has almost nothing to do with a camera
Ultralight Shelters
In a survival situation, long before building a fire or foraging for food, you must have shelter from the elements.
Take Only Photographs- The Importance of Conservation
What does conservation have to do with me?
A Hiker’s Lament
I suppose everyone has some pet peeves on the trail, and I am no exception.
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