Survival Skills Every Outdoorsman Should Master

Survival Skills Every Outdoorsman Should Master


Preparing for any excursion takes more than a bottle of water and a well-packed travel bag. In fact, critical survival skills - while hopefully never needed - can get you through a crisis situation should the need arise. Honing your survival skills takes time and preparation, but these skills are just as important as anything you could stow away in your backpack. Here are a few survival skills that every outdoorsman or woman should master.

Gociety App Joins Outdoor Adventurers Alike

Gociety App Joins Outdoor Adventurers Alike

Have you ever wanted to explore the outdoors, but have not been able to find anyone to join you? Gociety was created just for people like you to network and enjoy outdoor activities together. Founded in January 2014 by Alex Witkowicz, Gociety fosters a community of like-minded individuals who hold a love for the outdoors and are looking for others to join them in their adventures. The name Gociety explains in itself what the aim of the company is – get people to GO and join with others in SOCIETY. 


Not The Average Man’s Best Friend


While visiting the local dog park, you may find yourself admiring the variety of breeds and “mutts” that you see, though this is likely a very small fraction of the numerous of dog breeds that exist. The American Kennel Club recognizes over 160 dog breeds, although there are many more with the occurrence of cross-breeding and the trend of “designer dogs” that have been cross-bred to promote desirable features. Some of these dogs are categorized into a “miscellaneous” category as the club works to fully recognize the breed and assign a category. Here are a few dog breeds that the average person has never seen, let alone heard of.

The Azawakh is a breed native to Africa that has a very thin stature and is very agile. This breed is used to hunt gazelles and rabbits found in the African savannah. While the Azawakh is known to be timid, this type of dog is very loyal and develops a close bond with its handler. In addition to having an incredible runnin

Camp In Comfort In a Teardrop Trailer

Camp In Comfort In a Teardrop Trailer

Off-road excursions are always exciting, but many forget that the journey to your destination can enhance your trip and add to the adventure! Teardrop trailers are a great way to bring your camping essentials with you without having to set up shop every time you want to bunker down for the evening. While these trailers may have set one back $20,000 before, there are new companies aimed at bringing rental options to adventurers here in the US.


Traveling by Train in the United States.

Traveling by Train in the United States.

The United States is filled with lush landscapes and beautiful sceneries, but many restrict themselves to the simplicity of car or airplane travel. Many times, we can miss out on the opportunities that come with alternative means of transportation. While passenger trains once played a large and vital role in the nation's passenger transportation network, there are fewer trains now available for anything more than cargo and freight service. Traveling by train is now part of the adventure, and it enhances the journey rather than simply connecting you to your destination.


Traveling by Bus. What are your options?

Traveling by Bus. What are your options?

For those looking to truly experience all aspects of travel, enhancing the journey to your destination can breathe new life into your outdoor activities. To achieve this, folks are searching for alternative travel methods to get the most out of their trip. Busses typically take routes different than trains and certainly have better stop-offs than a one-way plane ticket.


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Record Breaking Karl Egloff. Conquering Aconcagua in less than 8 hours.

Record Breaking Karl Egloff. Conquering Aconcagua in less than 8 hours.

Located in the Andes Mountain Range, Aconcagua is the highest mountain outside of Asia, towering at 6,960.8 metres (22,837 ft). Wrapping up the end of 2014, famed mountain runner Kilian Jornet set the record for the fastest ascent. Merely less than two months later, Karl Egloff set a blistering 7 hours, 55 minutes record to nudge his competitor off the pedestal by nearly an hour, fueled mainly by a handful of energy gels and bars. So what does it take to be a record-holder?


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