North Idaho is home to some of the most incredible lakes known to (mountain) mankind. Growing up in North Idaho, I’ve had the pleasure of exploring some of the many mountain lakes within near here. The only question we may face as backcountry enthusiasts is this: “what lake shall we venture to next?” To help … More David’s Top 3 North Idaho + Western Montana Mountain Lakes
Zach Cecil’s heart raced as he approached the cliff he fell from in April. Hiking with two of his friends, the North Idaho resident lost his footing on a high ledge in Post Falls’ Q’emiln Park. Here’s his story. Was this the first time you’d been to the park? I’ve been coming to Q’emiln … More Lucky to Be Alive: Hiker Falls Off 35′ Cliff
My first experience ziplining scarred me—literally. When I was just a wee lad, our boy scout troop wrapped an old rope around a pine tree roughly 20 feet above the ground. As my fellow scouts pulled the rope tight, I held onto a stick I considered strong enough to hold my weight. I was wrong… … More Zipping with Timberline Adventures
We’ve all been there—hunched over a damp pile of sticks, trying with all our might to get a fire started in wet conditions. Sometimes, these wet conditions call for desperate measures… One of my fondest childhood memories was when my father drenched a pile of wood in gasoline and asked me to light it. I … More How to Light a Fire in Moist Conditions
Weather is changing here in North Idaho from warm sun kissed skin to sweater weather. I am trying to hang onto the last few warm days that are ahead of us … More 23 Essential Camping Must Haves
The Seattle sun poked through the clouds overhead as a fresh gust of wind filled our main sail. Nick Cann, my friend and fellow seamen, manned the helm of his 35-foot sailboat as I sat back to take it all in. Lazy waves slapped our starboard side, rocking us just enough for me to feel … More Sailing and Stargazing in Seattle
Rock climbing in the summer can be brutal. The sun turns any rock face into a giant skillet, frying whoever decides to climb it. So to avoid the summer heat, our climbing crew chose to hit up Banks Lake in Washington. This place is a climber’s paradise. Located near the Grand Coulee Dam, Banks Lake … More Back to Banks Lake
Through my years as an avid fisherman, I have caught some real record breakers. Perch the size of my pinky and smallmouth bass that can pass of as an actual fishing lure. If my wife and I survived off my fishing, we wouldn’t last long. A day, maybe. Regardless of my lack of skill and … More Catching Onto a New Hobby
I may have a tattoo of a compass on my back, but I’m terrible with directions. I’m the type of guy that gives directions by describing the buildings on the way to the destination. I carry this lack of direction into the woods with me from time to time. Trisha, Diesel and I crawled up a ridgeline … More A Little Lost at Stevens Peak
Our Beijing cab zigzagged through the night as rain fell onto the busy city. Trisha and I sat in the backseat, excited to get to our hotel and fall into bed after hours of travel. I watched the water veins trickle down my window as the driver muttered to himself. The guy behind the wheel seemed friendly … More The Great Wall of Taxis
