Author Archives: Tom Watson

You don’t need sophisticated instruments to make fairly sound weather predictions – especially if you know a few basic principles – and can read the local skies.

Snowshoers know the importance of maintaining their unique footwear. Both the traditional wood-framed classic styles and the modern, high-tech models have their own specific needs to keep them in sustainable, serviceable condition. Let’s look at the basic care needs and applications for each type:

Campfire cooking can always be a challenge, particularly in colder weather when a hot meal is especially needed to help keep us warm.

Growing up as a boy scout, our patrol’s most prized and vital piece of equipment (next to our tents) was our patrol box. This chest-sized crate had a hinged side that dropped down to form a work shelf and revealed … Continued

Anyone who’s had to carry a loaded kayak over a portage (in the BWCA for example) or across a tidal flat knows that it’s not an easy task given the boat’s design and compounded by the weight and amount of … Continued