I’d been in the state of Washington for over a month before school started. Coming from Wisconsin and having no specific date to arrive in Washington, I spent a few weeks on the road visiting various national parks, state parks, and random dirt roads. Day one at Alderleaf Wilderness College; excitement, nervousness, determination and observation.Continue reading “Alderleaf”
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Add Title?
Legacy is a funny one for me. The idea of leaving something behind for those after you to remember your existence have been intriguing. As I get older, I’m starting to ask myself “what’s the point”? As an American, I attended public school where preparing for college and working until retirement is the way ofContinue reading “Add Title?”
Peace
It’s strange some of the places you can be at peace. The usual locations of a peaceful place are home, the wilderness, or on a lake. I want to talk about the weird places and circumstances that you suddenly find yourself at peace. The summer of ’23 became chaotic, challenging, and eventually showed an endContinue reading “Peace”
Living in a Belle Tent
In late May I took the photo above shortly after setting up, establishing my small 13 foot circle on a piece of property that would evolve to accommodate over 300 people throughout the summer of 2021. What happened before then, I believe, is where this story needs to start. Mid September, 2020: I first setContinue reading “Living in a Belle Tent”
Night
This article is one of a few I wrote in my personal pages a couple years ago. I let my dog out late at night, maybe 2 in the morning, and for some reason, a feeling overtook me and told me to just lay down in the grass. I let my dog in, went backContinue reading “Night”
Sunday Scout
When setting out the other day, I grabbed my pack, strapped on my snowshoes, and set out not really knowing what I was going out to look for. In all honesty, after a night of reuniting with some friends via Discord and having more than my share of beers, a set plan was not happening.Continue reading “Sunday Scout”
A Luxury: The Shit Kit
Yes, you read correctly. We’re talking about answering the call of nature in this one. Now, right off the bat, it can be a comical, slightly uncomfortable topic for some people, but it is important to understand proper ethics when dealing with waste in the outdoors. First, lets quick cover a few reasons why thisContinue reading “A Luxury: The Shit Kit”
Rojo’s Outdoor EDC
Aahhh, the famed pocket dump that every bushcraft gear junkie loves. It’s very interesting how people who want to learn more about nature through bushcraft and naturalism have this obsession with gear. But, nonetheless, you can’t deny that gear is awesome, and we all love it. And if gear testing is what gets some ofContinue reading “Rojo’s Outdoor EDC”
UCO Stormproof Matches
I will admit, I’m not a huge match guy. However, I do enjoy the idea and traditionalism of carrying matches, even if I don’t intend to use them. It is also a very good idea to be familiar and successful with different ways of starting fires, and these matches caught my eye about a monthContinue reading “UCO Stormproof Matches”
The Common Fire Kit
A main skill that all bush crafters, and frankly, most people should all know how to do, is create fire. It is a very beautiful thing and a romantic idea to say,” yeah whatever, I’ll just start every fire with a bow drill, that’s real bushcraft.” Well, while the bow drill may be an “iconic”Continue reading “The Common Fire Kit”
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