On January 19, 2023, two skiers got caught in an avalanche just outside Heavenly Mountain Resort’s ski area boundaries. Both survived. According to the Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC), the avalanche forecast that day was “considerable,” a designation that indicates significant avalanche danger in backcountry terrain. That’s mostly owing to the recent storm cycle, which deposited [...]
On December 30, 2022, Vincent Dashukewich was playing with his dog in his backyard when his 3-year-old pitbull suddenly became fixated on something beneath the back deck. Dashukewich peered under the porch—and discovered an enormous male black bear curled beneath, hibernating. In a video that’s since gone viral, the bear (now named Marty) turns and [...]
According to recent research, walking through nature could boost the body’s numbers of cancer-fighting NK (“natural killer”) cells. But, contrary to what many outdoor recreationists might tell you, these health benefits kick in not when you push yourself, but when you slow down. Way down. This is the essence of Shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” a [...]
Winter is exhilarating climbing, ski and snowboard season, but it’s also avalanche season—that time of year when layers of accumulating snow are more likely to collapse and slide downhill in a rush of icy terror. This avalanche season has played out as if it’s on steroids; because it has been one of the most intense [...]
Can Camping Stoves Be Used Indoors? A camp stove is a near-necessity for surviving in the wilderness. It’s lighter than an open fire grill, it’s more reliable, and it doesn’t require you to light a large, open fire. It’s also possible to use indoors, under certain conditions, where an open fire is simply not possible. [...]
Bear Grylls became the youngest-ever Chief Scout when he was first appointed to the position at age 34. The adventurer, survivalist, and global ambassador has continued in the role since 2009 and has successfully expanded the reach of the program. Grylls has also been able to infuse some of his personal brand of beliefs into [...]
An unusual sighting in England is sweeping the viral world: a two-legged fox. The animal was filmed for about 45-minutes by an English couple, who naturally uploaded it to the internet. Homeowners, Phil and Jane Carter, said that they had never seen the fox before this encounter. They added that the fox appeared to be [...]
Don’t stop camping when temperatures drop! Winter car camping is an amazing way to access untouched terrain as a backcountry skier or snowshoer, jump on the first ski chair (many ski resorts allow you to overnight camp in the parking lot!) or visit a favorite National Park without the crowds — a perspective few people [...]
There exists countless situations where you may have to navigate across an icy surface. Some pleasant, like getting out for ice fishing. Others are less so, like the freezing temps that Bear Grylls had to survive in the grimmest place on Earth. No matter the ice-related situation you find yourself in, safety is paramount. In [...]
Bear Grylls is a survivalist, adventurer, and author. He is also the youngest ever Chief Scout in the United Kingdom, claiming the title when he was appointed to the position in 2009 at age 34. In 2018, Grylls added the title of being the first ever Chief Ambassador of World Scouting, making him responsible for helping [...]
