Monthly Archives: October 2009
The Edge of Never
During a recent procrastination session, I stumbled upon the Edge of Never, a book and film by author Bill Kerig. In 1996, free skiing pioneer Trevor Patterson died while attempting a line known as Glacier Ronde in Chamonix. He left … Continue reading
Pinecone Bird Feeder
I love backyard birds. What these small creatures can endure, how far they can travel, and their nearly constant motion amaze me. After a rainstorm, I often go outside and listen to their fluttering movements as they frantically forage for … Continue reading
Friday Stoke
Griffin grabs the paddle and rows along the Willamette River. Griffin’s first boat trip was when he was 2 months old. And though his dad, Josh, says he’s never been on rapids greater than class 1, Griffin will proudly tell … Continue reading
Tips for Climbing with Kids
I read a lot. Maybe too much. That is in part some of the reason why I wonder a lot about my parenting skills. My wife, Cyn, and I believe in having fun with our kids. We take them everywhere, … Continue reading
Friday Stoke
5-year olds and bikes~what a perfect combination.
Music Motivator?
We’ve been there. Gauging your children’s endurance levels can be one of the most difficult tasks as a parent. Push them too hard and it can leave a permanent black mark on the outdoors. After all, nobody likes bonking. Yet, … Continue reading
Trip Report: Sawtooth Wild Part II
We spent our second night at the most perfect backcountry campsite I’ve ever had. About 30 yards away, the creek rushed over more water-slide slabs and soaking pools. While Abby got dinner started, I pitched the tent on a sheltered … Continue reading
Trip Report: Sawtooth Wild Part I
Serrated granite ridges, punctuated by impossibly thin spires. Snowmelt cascading over polished slabs toward sapphire lakes. The Sawtooth mountains in central Idaho define alpine beauty. My most precious memory from our recent backpacking trip has nothing to do with any … Continue reading
Friday Stoke
I think folks are starting to feel the winter bug. And it’s no wonder when inches of snow are starting to fall. Inspired by last week’s photo, Joel Waltner sent us a photo taken last winter with his son Elias, … Continue reading
Where the Other You Lives
Discover the Forest is a new website launched by the Ad Council and USDA Forest Service encouraging kids to get outdoors and enjoy their nearby parks and national forests. The site is designed so tweens (ages 8-12) can navigate it … Continue reading