No trek, hike, or river trip adventure ever goes as planned. That’s life! Plans can be altered by our personal distractions, changing weather, equipment failure, injury, or sickness. Whatever the cause, pre-planning goes a long way in making the adventure a success. One of our adventures took us on a 6-day river trip through a…
Author: Vic
Essential Items to Take on a Daytime Hike
We’ve produced a short video showing what essential items should go into a daytime hike pack. You can find that video here on our YouTube. Some people have requested that we publish a check-off list that they can print off and use as they gather their items, so here it is! Here is my list…
Stay clean and stay healthy!
There are many “things” that will make your camping experience fun and comfortable but none of that will matter if you get sick and don’t stay healthy! I’ve directed camps for more than 35 years and have hosted thousands of participants each summer during those years. As part of our standard operating procedure, we always…
Beware of Carbon Monoxide, The Silent Killer
I have a friend who was asleep in their camper with his family when his Carbon Monoxide, detector went off. He awoke confused, but had enough presence of mind to get his family up and outside. Luckily, he had recently added the Carbon Monoxide detector which operated correctly and saved them from disaster. They quickly…
Properly Care for your Tent
Tents can be a big investment and so proper care will ensure that they work well when you need them. A great tent will protect you from the elements, provide you with comfort and privacy, and make the camping experience enjoyable. The key to having a tent that will give years of service begins in…
The Art of Sleeping Well on Your Next Summer Camp.
When camping there is an art to sleeping well in the cold as well as during those hot summer nights. While many people search for higher elevations in order to camp in cooler summer temperatures, many still head to the desert or the beach. Whatever draws you to the camping experience, here are a few…