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Do a little mountain biking this summer
You don’t have to go to Moab to have a great ride on a mountain bike. Wyoming has plenty of excellent places to ride, too. Just throw your bike on top of your car or […]
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Outdoor training starts early
I can’t even remember the first time my dad dragged me into the wilderness on a campout. For as long as I can remember, I’ve spent a good deal of my free time in the […]
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Some lessons have to be learned the hard way
While thinking about some of the wisdom I’ve gained from experiences in the outdoors, I thought of the most obvious piece of wisdom first: Don’t eat yellow snow. But some of my wisdom has been […]
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It’s still snowy in the high country
Up at eight-, nine-, or 10,000 feet or higher, Wyoming’s still a winter wonderland. Some areas are blanketed by a couple feet of snow, and the fishing’s still no good, unless you want to drag […]
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First sunburn of the season came early this year
Most years, with Wyoming weather being the way it is, I usually can’t get out in shirtsleeves much before Memorial Day. But dangit, on Memorial Day weekend, I’m going to wear a T-shirt whether it’s […]
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Happy Memorial Day … and thank you, veterans
Happy Memorial Day to you. Today’s really all about remembering the people who did great things, whether it was for our country or just for the people they were closest to. It’s a day to […]
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Don’t waste this three-day weekend
If you get Monday off for Memorial Day, take some time to pay tribute to people you’ve loved and lost. It’s a day for remembering those who fought four our country, as well as those […]
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Get ready for Memorial Day
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, there’s not much time to run around and collect all the supplies you need to make your three-day excursion a successful one. You’re going to need a one-stop shop […]
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An ounce of prevention …
It turns out the most common ailments people experience in the backcountry are pretty simple things. That’s good news. And even better news is that most of these things are fairly easy to prevent in […]
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Be prepared for emergencies in the field
You can find yourself in need of medical help anytime, anywhere. It’s bad enough when you’re in town, and the EMTs are only a few blocks away. But when you hurt yourself or get sick […]