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You’d think I’d be more tolerant of wind
For a guy who was born in Wyoming and has spent pretty close to his whole life here, I’m a big wimp when it comes to wind. I can take it for reasonably extended periods […]
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It’s time to start packing the camera again
I’ve been neglecting my camera for the last several years. I haven’t been carrying it with me when I go to work, or on trips to other towns to watch my kid compete in athletic […]
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Forget the politics — plastic bag ban is a good idea
At the risk of getting into a political argument, I want to tell you why I like the law Colorado passed banning those plastic shopping bags. For me, it’s not a political issue. Yeah, I […]
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McManus has some huge hiking boots to fill
I used to dream of someday taking Pat McManus’ place, writing those hilarious stories in Outdoor Life. But McManus had a unique genius that won’t ever be replaced. I have made a new year’s resolution […]
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Winter weather is the best weather
In my opinion, you just can’t beat winter. The colder and snowier, the better. As for the cold, I say bring it on. I love it. I enjoy getting bundled up in layer after layer […]
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Might as well take the rest of the week off
The last week of the year is always pretty meager in terms of production on the job. You’re still probably a bit groggy from all the Christmas festivities, and in another couple of days, you’ll […]
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I hope you get to enjoy an extra day of Christmas
I hope you had a very merry Christmas. If you have some sort of a Christian background, Christmas is a day of peace, love and caring. Maybe you enjoyed some long-running holiday traditions, or maybe […]
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The handwarmer people missed an opportunity
When I was up in North Dakota working as a wildlife photographer, I often had to spend a lot of time in extremely cold conditions. I’ve been in similar situations here in Wyoming. Cold is […]
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Stay on your feet this winter with YakTrax
I don’t know how many times I’ve been walking along in the winter, when all of a sudden, my feet go out from under me. It happens so fast, there’s often no time to even […]
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Grab the sled and find a snowy slope
I love a good snow. The more we get, the merrier I am. Especially if I get to go outside and play in it. There’s a ton of stuff you can do in the snow. […]