Knowledge from Storms Newsletter December 2021 Wheel Book Entry This monthly correspondence is the first Knowledge from Storms newsletter. The focus will be seasonally relevant content related to training, planning, mindset, and gear. Hunting will be a focus, but I’ll also speak to broader wilderness travel and skills. I intend to place a sharper focus on specific technologies, systems,… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms Newsletter
Crisis Nutrition The first time I heard the term “crisis nutrition,” I was talking with Mark Twight. Mark was a professional alpine climber and one of my mentors. Mark was describing the predicament alpine climbers face in regards to nutrition and hydration during arduous multi-day climbs. While most of us aren’t world-class alpinists training for serious climbs,… Continue reading Crisis Nutrition
Clothing Considerations To fully leverage a technical clothing system you need to be an active participant. The wearer needs basic knowledge of fabrics, layering and moisture management to get the most from a clothing system. It’s short sighted to buy the latest brand, throw on the clothing and expect it to perform as advertised. Venturing into the… Continue reading Clothing Considerations
Water Treatment The ability to safely and efficiently purify drinking water in the backcountry is essential to your health and a trip’s success. Water is critical to performance and survival and demands attention when planning a trip. Understand the potential water contaminations in the area of your journey before you depart. Only then can you choose the… Continue reading Water Treatment
Survival Kits It’s wise to bring some items for survival contingencies when heading into the wilderness. Experience, environment, personality, and appetite for risk will determine the survival kit’s contents. I want the ability to start a fire in any condition, purify drinking water, build a basic shelter, and signal aircraft or ground rescuers for assistance. A likely… Continue reading Survival Kits