Hiking Yosemite Falls After Record Breaking Snowpack
All winter long I had been planning on getting to Yosemite National Park in the spring. Like many, I understood the massive amount of snowfall in California would set the stage nicely for jaw-dropping waterfall displays. If you have never been to Yosemite, there are…
Searching for the Next Generation of Outdoor Creators
Outside recently announced the first-ever Outside Awards, a new winter-focused competition for photographers and filmmakers, with $40,000 in prize money and a chance to be featured in Outside Magazine and in the Warren Miller film tour. Why this contest is winter-focused but starting in April…
The Masters Tournament – Odds & Predictions
For golfers, the mere mention of the phrase “Green Jacket” immediately conjures images of the pristine greens and fairways at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the 87th Masters Tournament. It’s the course where legends like Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have created…
Valentines Day Strategy For The Rugged Male
“Women dig a public expression of love, especially if its slightly embarrassing for you.” It’s here gents, our most dreaded day of the year. We just suffered through the holiday season and boom, like a duck on a June bug Valentine’s Day is on us. …
Best Expert Mountains To Ski & Ride In Winter 2023
The Gods of Winter answered the call this year and have brought massive amounts of snow to just about the entire country. This season has been a welcoming sight considering the dry winters and pandemic restrictions of past seasons. It’s a winter huckfest at most…
Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival by Boat
This past weekend The Rugged Male team was invited to attend Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. We decided to add to the adventure by riding down to south Orange County in the Cuttyhunk – my 1988 Tiara, a 31-foot cabin cruiser with two…
7 Surf Fishing Tips For Beginners
Walking a beach in the morning is one of the most rewarding activities on the planet. The tranquility of the morning with the sounds of waves & birds make saltwater fishing from shore a popular activity for beach goers. Surf fishing is relatively simple but…
Top 6 Healthiest Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
According to a recent study, 42% of Americans eat breakfast in their car twice a week. As you know we try to promote healthy lifestyles here on The Rugged Male, but we are also practical. Getting to work on time and being productive is important. …
How To Help Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Does your dog give you the sad face every time you leave the house? It’s just awful to witness. Do you leave the television on Animal Planet in an effort to help him cope? Well that may not be the best thing for your dog. …
Five Things To Know About The 2022 NFL Season
It’s just months until the new NFL season begins, and the excitement continues to brew. From sports betting continuing to rise to multiple teams fielding new head coaches, there will be no shortage of headlines once the first snap is taken this season. Fans will be…
Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe
The first of the three summer holidays is upon us this weekend. In order to maximize your relaxation its important to stock the house with food & beverage. One good strategy is to make a big pot of food that can be kept in the…
Reasons Why Men Should Wear Cologne
Many men consider wearing cologne a luxury expense or outdated style. In fact most men now days have never even worn cologne. There in lies the opportunity. The one who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. Those who walk alone…
Getting In Shape Starts At The Grocery Store
If you are always looking for ways to get in shape each Summer, let me give you a pro-tip. Summer is always approaching! That’s the pro-tip. You don’t start working out in April, you start in January. Take your month off in December and enjoy…
Your First Job: Ten Critical Things That Nobody Tells You
Starting your first career job is exciting as hell when you are in your early twenties. It was certainly more exciting before the pandemic relegated everyone to pajamas and annoying zoom calls. The business world functioned just fine for decades using speakerphones. There is no…
Our Most Anticipated Albums of 2022
We are starting off the new year in our awesome bubble with a refreshing & optimistic vibe. We also plan to rock out in 2022 after almost two years of radio silence. The good news is that 2022 is gonna be filled with some fuckin’…
Super Bowl Sunday – Turkey Chili & Prop Bets
Its that time of year again when the whole world gets together on Sunday to watch today’s modern gladiators take the arena to decide who is the best football team on the planet. The Super Bowl is watched by over 120 million people, making it the largest…
Sustainability On The Rugged Seas of Maine
As consumers most of us try to support brands that have some sense of morality and decency – if we have a choice. We certainly try to do that here when we work with our sponsors – Duraflame, Penny Skateboards, Original Grain and Bulleit bourbon,…
Betting on NBA Basketball
Online sports gambling is becoming legal in more and more states. New Jersey and Nevada both generated over $1B in revenue since legalizing online sports gambling. The NBA season is nearing the All Star break and things are starting to heat up at the top…
American Whiskeys Make A Great Holiday Gift
The need to buy American has never been more prominent amidst the nation’s supply chain issues and the fast approaching Christmas holiday. So why not take the supply chain (and weirdo Jeff Bezos) out of the equation and pick up a bottle of one of…
The Best Outdoor Documentaries
[Updated] Documentaries about the outdoors have been in existence since there has been video. Outdoor films inspire us to travel and learn about other communities, nature and conservation. They get us off the couch and jumpstart parts of our minds that have stalled since we last…
