Snowmobile Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Should Know Before You Buy

Buying a snowmobile is a serious undertaking! It can be a significant investment and if you don’t know what to look for, you’re in for a giant headache. This buyer’s guide will provide everything you need to know before you buy. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just getting started, the following […]

Why a Machete is a Great Tool to Own

The machete has a long history and the modern version is often compared to similar, earlier, tools and weapons, such as the Kopis from ancient Greece. In fact one of the major manufacturers, Cold Steel, did produce a machete by that name.
In Germanic parts of Europe the machete’s predecessor was the Seax and I see […]

How Do We Free Climb The European Big Walls?

The highest concentration of multi-pitch routes and so called Big Walls or Grandes Voies in Europe you find in France, Italy, Switzerland and Spain. Many are put up on legendary walls in variable and incredibly beautiful places. You find a mix of modern routes (recently and well equipped), routes on traditional gear, historical walls, and […]

Enjoying the Outdoors in The Natural State

With its lush and verdant landscape, bodies of water, wildlife, and other natural attractions, the state of Arkansas has rightfully earned its nickname as The Natural State. As the 25th state admitted into the Union in June of 1826, Arkansas has a long and vibrant history as one of the earliest areas of settlement […]

Go Where the Sun Shines

There is something magical about the first sunny day after winter when the sun comes out and you feel warmth on any exposed skin. The sun seems to be welcoming you outside after a long and cold winter cooped up in the house.
It is such a good feeling when the season changes to summer because […]