2018-06-05 12:08
The heat was unbearable. The old hotel concierge laughed at us: only French girls would come to Tuscany in the middle of August! We didn’t care. We were twenty years old, and we made i… Read More
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2018-05-31 00:52
It is widely understood that those of us living in developed countries consume far and away more material goods than necessary—or even reasonable. That’s a part of what drew me t… Read More
2018-05-18 13:33
It’s been nearly 2 years since I first thought about the name Authentik, and in that time, it has gone through many iterations. Truth be told, the domain cost me a lot of money and tha… Read More
2018-05-12 00:46
I have a love/hate relationship with quotes. On one hand, I see the value in using a group of words as a source of inspiration, but on the other hand, I think they are abused for the sake of… Read More
2018-05-02 16:18
Last year, my wife and I spent a much-needed evening out on a date. We enjoyed fireside lattes, vanilla cupcakes, and some really great conversation. Afterwards, we had some extra time so we… Read More
2018-04-20 13:56
A few weeks ago, I watched the movie Draft Day, starring Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner, for the umpteenth time. It’s a great movie, filled with many life lessons, and one I’d… Read More
2018-04-13 14:00
Seth Godin has done many things in his life. He’s the author of 18 books (some bestsellers), was the Vice President of Direct Marketing at Yahoo, and sold one of his early startups for… Read More
2018-04-04 19:18
A few years ago, our company put on a conference called Authority Rainmaker, which was headlined by some pretty hefty names in the internet marketing space: Chris Brogan, Daniel Pink, and He… Read More
2018-02-03 09:14
Backpacking Torres Del Paine The first day of hiking was spectacular. I exited the bus, with only a few other people. Nearly everyone else was going to be hiking the “W” circuit… Read More
2018-01-30 15:43
Choosing the right tent for your hiking needs is the difference between a successful hike and a failure. With most articles, photographs and videos of hiking focused on the daytime aspects… Read More
2018-01-24 20:10
Hiking through the wilderness, going on a day hike, or simply wanting to explore the city, owning a strong and reliable backpack is a necessity. Every year technology gets better and gear co… Read More
2018-01-16 18:44
I’ve been struggling a bit of late with my ability to focus. Whether it be design, writing, podcasting—all areas of my work life have been running inefficiently and it’s so… Read More
2018-01-15 20:04
Are you looking for the next great wilderness backpacking trail? Over 2,000 miles of undeveloped landscapes have been connected and await discovery. The Wild West Trail (WWT) is America&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-01-10 17:33
Imagine you are asleep soundly inside the tent when suddenly, a noise outside. A large animal is inside camp, creating a dangerous situation for everybody in the vicinity. Understanding how… Read More
2018-01-09 16:30
A couple months ago, I came across an incredibly honest post from one of my favorite authors, Shauna Niequist. It is starting to change the way I view a lot of different things, especially a… Read More
2018-01-02 18:59
Being relatively new to hiking, understanding the huge amount of information coming your way can be overwhelming. At first, the thrill of the freedom and the outdoors is enough to get you ou… Read More
2018-01-02 15:57
2017. Well that went fast, didn’t it?
I just got back from Disney World, and it’s a bone-chilling 12 below here in Chicago. But no worries, I’ve been up since 5:15 and the… Read More
2017-12-12 22:14
A few weeks ago, I sent you a survey asking for help with something I’m building for you. And honestly? Your responses blew me away.
Hundreds of you took time to reply—many of yo… Read More
2017-12-12 10:27
What is the farthest distance you have been away from a road? A town? What about a hospital? Backpacking, camping, and outdoor activities in general, take place away from developed areas. We… Read More
2017-12-09 12:20
Early Summer Snowstorm Asleep in dense, virgin, antarctic forest of Patagonia, I was shaded from the 18+ hour days of December. Upon waking up, I was greeted with humidity and snow. The fore… Read More
2017-12-05 16:52
This past summer, rather unexpectedly, I lost a close friend. Marc was more than just a friend, he was the Executive Director and Pastor of our school, a pillar of the community, and a famil… Read More
2017-11-28 16:44
Over the past month, I have done something I’ve never done before—taking mid-morning walks around my neighborhood to intentionally remove myself from my computer and the busyness… Read More
2017-11-22 16:41
A little introduction about the Long Trail, the world’s first wilderness backpacking hike! Uniquely Vermont Vermont- America’s 14th state. Not part of the original 13 colonies be… Read More
2017-11-22 15:20
The reward of being surrounded by nature is clear to anyone who is experiencing it. Soaring mountain peaks, clean air, vast distances to look across, the memories experienced while undertaki… Read More
2017-11-12 16:37
How did I decide to fly to Patagonia for a backpacking trip? Well, I had just hiked 900 miles on the Appalachian Trail, after dropping out of Graduate School. Instead of living a life subjug… Read More
2017-11-04 19:19
Have you heard about the 6,800 miles long distance hike known as the American Discovery Trail? Stretching from the East Coast in Delaware, all the way to the Pacific in California, it offers… Read More
2017-10-26 16:52
Temperatures got you down? Too much snow in the mountains to hike? Are your favorite lakes frozen over? Don’t put your backpacking gear away, go winter hiking instead! Embarking on a w… Read More
2017-10-18 18:39
Man’s best friend – ok, got that expression out of the way. Do you bring your dog hiking with you? Depending on your hiking style, and where you like to hike, bringing a dog coul… Read More
2017-10-11 18:36
Once the decision has been made to undertake a long distance hike (a thru-hike), your life changes immediately. The initial thrill of buying plane tickets or investing in an ultralight… Read More
2017-09-26 14:19
Years ago when was in high school, I worked as a cashier at a local convenient store. I was seventeen, and the typical “thought-I-knew-everything-but-did-not-know-everything” kin… Read More
2017-09-25 20:21
The dangers of altitude cannot be overstated. Hiking over 2438 meters puts your body in an atmosphere much different than what you have evolved for near sea level. At this elevation, the air… Read More
2017-09-23 08:40
Stretching from the Mexican border in Southern California to the Canadian Border in Northern Washington, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 2,650 mile hiking trail. Similar to the Appalachia… Read More
2017-09-15 20:18
During your last weekend trek, did your backpack feel unnecessarily heavy? The amount of gear that you brought along to make the trip more enjoyable ended up making the hiking excruciating… Read More
2017-09-12 15:31
Here’s one thing I’m sure of in life: nothing is perfect. The problem, however, is that I only believe this to be true 95% of the time.
It goes without saying most artists are th… Read More
2017-09-08 18:37
Following in the footsteps of legendary trails like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, Canada has decided to create their own long distance hiking path. Marketed as the longe… Read More
2017-09-05 14:48
I have a confession to make: I do not have it all together. Not now, not ever, not ever gonna have it all together. Not even close.
I had plans to write something awesome for you this week… Read More
2017-09-03 11:29
As a fellow outdoors person, this article was written to help introduce both hammocks and tents. Each shelter offers big advantages and disadvantages. Remember, the shelter you use for your… Read More
2017-08-27 13:09
Do You Have What It Takes To Hike The Appalachian Trail? The Appalachian Trail is the ultimate hiking trail. It’s the white whale. It is on every hiker’s wish list. Embarking on… Read More
2017-08-21 18:15
What You Need to Pack on Your Next Overnight Hiking Trip There is not much that can match your excitement leading up to a hiking or camping trip. Work is over and it’s time to really s… Read More
2017-08-20 16:13
Discover the Best Methods for Building a Campfire Gathering around a campfire as the stars shine brightly above you, is one of the greatest reasons to go camping. Being able to build your ow… Read More
2017-08-06 15:06
After hiking for hours, soaking in magnificent mountain views, you finally reach the end destination, an immaculate glacial lake. As the sun begins to set, instead of hiking back to the car… Read More
2017-08-01 19:55
Imagine, the sun is just starting to rise, bathing the valley with a perfect orange glow, in front of you, jagged peaks reach into the sky and slowly reveal themselves with the rising sun. T… Read More
2015-11-09 01:52
You can find information on insider holdings at sedar.com — and insider buying and selling transactions can be found at sedi.ca. These sites are run by Canadian securiti… Read More
2014-11-15 03:56
Convertible securities offer investors the growth potential of common stocks and the income of bonds.
Issued by companies looking to raise capital, these hybrid investments are generall… Read More
2013-03-29 02:25
Finding quality Canadian real estate equities that are also cheap requires a little digging. Yield-hungry investors have bid up the large cap names, while most small-cap REITs are basically… Read More
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