By: Nick Tortajada You are wonderful. You are so smart and witty. I love the way you laugh. Thanks for being you. Doesn’t that feel nice? Compliments are golden and are better in abundance. In keeping with this positivity, let’s talk about the perfect complement to a fall camping adventure: a delicious backcountry cocktail that…
By: Logan Reavis Looking for a fun and different gift for your loved ones this holiday season? Gifting an experience, trip, or adventure for them may be a great way to make a lifetime memory rather than another sweater or hat from grandma. As much as it is fun to open presents, many people forget…
By: Logan Reavis How many times have you thrown an apple core out the window while you were driving? Tossed an orange peel off the cliff after a long hike? I know I have, and it’s okay to admit you have too. Myself I thought that doing this would give the animals a little extra…
This summer William Woodward shifted gears and decided to take to the waters for some reflection, introspection and distance from the life he was accustomed to. Now that he is back, we sat down with him to get the scoop on how his endeavor changed, challenged and impacted him. What was the influencing factors that…
Advice from Ambassador, Logan Marie of Her Oregon Life Scared to travel on new terrain? Afraid to try backpacking for the first time but have always wanted to? I’ve been there too, and still get nervous. Here are 5 tips on how to mentally prepare for your backpacking trip, whether it be your first or…
While this blog does an alright job of conveying some of the emotions and struggles encountered during this objective, however, I would highly encourage you to check out the video at the bottom of this page does a great job of showing what it was really like. Thanks for taking the time to read this
A WAKE UP CALL The 5AM alarm goes off, along with 25 others; starting the morning symphony. A sound that was oh so irritating a couple of weeks ago. Now? It’s normal. I reach for a pair of chamois and jersey (whichever one is least smelly). I gather my small collection of belongings, stuff them in…
Every good fire needs a starter kit, a spark and fuel to sustain it. We know that getting a fire going isn’t always easy but once you have a spark, if you continue to kindle it that spark will become a flame. Our team is committed to workingat keeping this fire bright, shining and warmfor…
I don’t think many people refer to salmon as “slippery gold” but after spending three months on a fishing boat, I quickly learned that the more fish you caught, the larger the paycheck would be. Just about 5 years ago a friend of mine from high school reached out and made me an offer I…
Even though we are home, we can still dream of faraway places, right?Join us on a trip through our past adventures to help us all look forward to the future. Adventure #1:Antigua, Guatemala We spent a few days exploring the city of Antigua. What better way to explore than by jumping on a quad! You…