A history of hiking? You’re likely thinking, “why? Isn’t hiking just walking?” Yeah, you’re basically right. This is one of those action-packed nerd-posts that evolved from a late-night Google search urged on by a potent Christmas ale. It’s akin to who invented homework? or When did they come up with socks? Before you hit…
When I say mental hygiene, I mean the psychological things that men must consider to remain active and healthy in the long-term. In particular, this article focuses on the parts that must be considered while on the trail, so all of my examples will relate directly to their use on…
Nature Poetry Forms Today we’re going to focus on two poetry forms in this article: the haiku and free-verse. I discuss them briefly, as well as give some ideas as how to implement them in nature poetry. This is part 2 of a continually evolving, multipart article. If you’re looking…
I touched briefly in another article on how I was an outdoor-based teacher. (If you’re interested, the article is about using hiking to deal with anxiety, so give it a read!) In this article, I’m going to dive into a little more depth on one facet of my outdoor lessons. Get out…
Two days after a work layoff I stepped into the forest. The gray had crept into my hair, worry lines creased my face, and my stomach was a knot of emotions. Stressed by work was an understatement. But the moment I came back with only the thought of hiking, something…
Since I’m a huge advocate of going to the lesser-known places, I place great value on authentic adventures. This goes for all outdoor activities. Moreover, given the choice, I would choose a hundred local hikes over a once-in-lifetime trek. It’s just who I am. Don’t take what I say the…