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There are...so....many....names....for....things in nature.  How is a person to remember them all? The simple truth is that you cant. 

Learning how to safely setup a shelter for camping, survival, or just a recreational hammock hang is easy to do...if you have a system to cover all the dangers.  This blog piece does exactly that.

46,609 people required search and rescue services within the US National Parks between 2004-2014 with 1,578 deaths and 13,957 injuries/illnesses.

Part 2 discussing the myth of Kentucky as "A Dark and Bloody Ground".  In part 2 Craig discusses the persistence of this myth and how you can learn about native and abo skills and tools in the Red River Gorge.

Symbiosis - a mutually beneficial relationship between different organisms, people or groups.

Mojo - personal confidence and charisma as it relates to relationships.

.......there is a tremendous amount of ego floating around. Instructors who have no business teaching others, students whose own skill sets are over-inflated simply because they have a large social media presence, or something as simple as "little man's disease", false bravado, or something similar.

The idea that Kentucky was a "Dark and Bloody Ground" is one that is grounded in storytelling and myth.  Why does this still exist today?  Join Craig in this look back into history.  

In this part 1 of 3, I discuss some of the reasons to consider hunting as a way of providing food for you and/or your family.  It includes my thoughts on: 

• The hunter's paradox, why many hunters kill the things they love.
• Venison as a superior organic protein source
• Some of the great things I have seen from the deerstand.

You are going to love these.  Our favorite knots are easy to remember and crazy easy to tie

If you're caught in the elements and don't have a tent, you'll want to know these expert shelter building tips.....

In this episode Tracy and Craig discuss thermoregulation.   Big word for "how to stay warm".  We talk mindset, skills, tactics and LOTS of gear.  Another good one where you have two very experienced outdoorsman who sometimes do the same thing, and sometimes do things differently.  All the time we do what we can to help you learn from our successes and mistakes.    

In this podcast, I share some insight into the first Thanksgiving.  Actually, it wasn't called that at all.  I share a piece from the journal of one William Bradford (artistic representation here), who was present at the get-together.  I then share some "fact vs fiction" factoids that you will enjoy.