Articles written by: Alec Ross

National Park Week!

National Park Week!

National Park Week is pretty much one of the best things out there, granted you can get access to a National Park. But, if you can’t, watching this video will suffice, right? Wrong. National Park Week is the perfect excuse for outdoor lovers to do what he loves the most. [...]

Survival Guide: Total Economic Collapse

Survival Guide: Total Economic Collapse

It may be every hardcore adventurer’s dream to spend days away from civilization. Far from any semblance of industry and responsibility, conditions and the elements separates those who don’t know, from those survive. This isn’t the relaxing weekend get away here, folks. This is survival. Do you have what it takes? “The [...]

Sequester 2013: How Spending Cuts Could Affect the Outdoors

Sequester 2013: How Spending Cuts Could Affect the Outdoors

It was only a short while ago when words like “Fiscal Cliff”, “Sequestration” and “Deficit-Reduction” were abstract concepts. Now, these words are unavoidable. After months of political banter, Washington’s final step in its “balance-the-budget” efforts is scheduled to take effect. While Congress and President Obama did ultimately come to a decision [...]

A Healthier Planet: Q & A with 1% for the Planet’s Gaelan Brown

A Healthier Planet: Q & A with 1% for the Planet’s Gaelan Brown

As environmental awareness gains priority in both the public and private sectors, few organizations have made as significant an impact as 1% for the Planet. This focused and effective organization introduced a totally original process regarding the financial support for nonprofits and their efforts to raise environmental awareness and action. [...]

5 Ways to Get The Love of Your Life Outside for Valentine’s Day

5 Ways to Get The Love of Your Life Outside for Valentine’s Day

If there is one question that baffles outdoorsmen, it is the question of how to get their ladies to enjoy the outdoors. Many folks are lucky to have such an outdoorsy partner, but some have to work a little harder. One obvious, but rarely practiced secret, is to bring romance [...]

Real Action Lifestyle with Suz Graham

Real Action Lifestyle with Suz Graham

If you’re familiar with ski-BASE jumping, then you’ve probably heard of the Utah local, professional free-skier and BASE jumper Suz Graham. Suz’s list of disciplines -including freeskiing, windsuiting, and ski-BASE jumping