Bikinis and Bad Decisions: Chicago’s Notorious Playpen
image above by barrybutlerphotography.com On a sunny summer day, a sea of boats stretch out beneath the skyline, interlocked like a naval blockade. The music pumping from all directions, flags flying, champagne flowing and a kind of maritime insanity that would make any coastal town…
The Return of Pan Am Airlines and the Lost Romance of Air Travel
Somewhere over the Atlantic this summer, a Boeing 757 took off from New York and turned more than a few heads. It wasn’t the aircraft itself that caused the buzz — it was the unmistakable blue globe painted on the tail, a logo that hadn’t…
A Trip to the Cayman Islands: Rum and Revelation in the West Bay
Because skiing has gotten so douchey lately, I decided to forgo my annual ski trips this past winter and go somewhere warm. I had long wanted to plan some travel to the Cayman Islands. One of the driving factors in choosing this Caribbean hideaway was…
The Great Train Robberies of … 2025? For Nike Sneakers?
In the days of the Wild West, train robberies were as common as saloon brawls and dust storms. Armed bandits would gallop alongside locomotives, pistols drawn, ready to plunder cash, gold, and whatever else the iron beasts carried. Fast-forward a couple of centuries, and you’d…
The Long Way: Five Epic Hiking Trips That Will Change You
There’s something primal about putting one foot in front of the other for days & weeks on end, dragging your weary bones through ancient landscapes, lost in the rhythm of your own breath. A long trek isn’t just a hike—it’s a slow-burning exorcism, a test…
North America’s Highest Peak Has Been Renamed … Sort Of
On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Alaska’s 20,310-foot Denali, the highest peak in North America. Donald Trump’s decision to revert the name of North America’s highest peak back to “Mount McKinley” sparked a heated debate and drew…
The Ultimate Guide To Buying Men’s Sunglasses
“Don’t be afraid to buy expensive shades, you wont lose them … because they are expensive.” A short time ago while shopping for a new pair of sunglasses, I found myself reading an article about how to buy sunglasses. A video ensued from a super…
Holiday Gift Guide For The Rugged Male: Gifts Ideas for the Adventurer
The holiday season is quickly approaching like new home development in Bozeman. It’s the perfect time to spoil the rugged male in your life with gifts that reflect his adventurous spirit, love of the outdoors, and appreciation for durability and quality. Whether your man is…
How To Buy The Perfect Adventure Backpack
So, you’ve decided it’s finally time to buy an adventure backpack—welcome to the thrilling world of being a “traveler”. Most adventure minded people who travel often for hiking, skiing, surfing or mountain climbing do not even own a suitcase. This is a significant life decision…
The Grand Canyon BASE Jumping Tragedy: A Cautionary Tale
Imagine standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim at 8am on a Tuesday, the vast expanse stretching out before you. You are about to take that adrenaline-fueled leap, a BASE jump that promises the ultimate thrill. Justin Guthrie, a 43-year-old man from…
