Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book September 2023 Entry

Training: Trust The Process My partners and I had bucked the odds, killing two bulls in the last five days, but that was of little consolation as I went into the final day of the hunt with an unfilled tag in my pocket. My friends were encouraging and optimistic that we could run the board… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book September 2023 Entry

Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book July 2023 Entry

Training: Gym Rat The gym is a crucible to test yourself, both physically and mentally. It can also be a sanctuary from the madness of everyday life. But despite the many benefits the gym offers, it’s a contrived environment with limitations. Now’s the time to take what you’ve built in the gym over many months… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book July 2023 Entry

Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book June 2023 Entry

Training: Basics Training the basics can be boring, repetitive, and feel like a waste of time. It’s hard work and not glamorous. It takes commitment and doesn’t come quickly. But mastering the basics separates the best and consistently successful from the rest.  These fundamental skills are the building blocks of true capability. You’ll fall back… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book June 2023 Entry

Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book April 2023 Entry

Training: Field Testing  In the inky pre-dawn, I hoisted a 5-gallon bucket from the bed of my pick-up, pulled dripping wet clothes from it, stripped naked in the parking lot, and began dressing in the wet layers. It was cold, with a brisk breeze sucking down the valley. Anyone observing me would have thought I… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book April 2023 Entry

Backcountry Mission Planning

Survive and thrive in the harshest conditions Outdoor Class, and I have released my first online course. This course has been a ten-year goal, and I couldn’t be more proud. Backcountry Mission Planning is 16 chapters, draws on my 30+ years of experience in the mountains, and focuses on preparing you for the upcoming big… Continue reading Backcountry Mission Planning

Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book March 2023 Entry

I’m switching up the Knowledge from Storms Wheel Book format this month. The KFS platform is intended to provide a depth of information you can’t find elsewhere, along with lessons learned through trial and error to help us all become better Students of the Game. I presented a seminar in January at the Wild Sheep… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book March 2023 Entry