How To Tell If You’re a Douchebag
When George Washington, (the guy on the dollar bill for you Gen Zers), was sixteen, he copied by hand the “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation”. This was likely a penmanship exercise as there were 110 rules about manners, originally created…
Gear Up for Autumn: Essential Car Maintenance
Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Running Smoothly Autumn is a season of change where temperatures start to drop. Just as you prepare yourself for the cooler weather, it’s important to ensure that your vehicle is ready too. As the seasons transition from summer to autumn,…
How To Prevent & Survive a Bear Attack
A woman died in a rare, fatal grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park this past weekend. The area surrounding the attack was quickly closed as authorities searched for the bear according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Montana FWP reported that…
Experience The Best of Vermont This Summer
Sponsored Content: Vermont Tourism Vermont’s forested mountains, picturesque farmlands, and easygoing vibe offer something for everyone. From year-round outdoor recreation and a culture centered on healthy lifestyles to a local food scene where clean farm-to-table eating is the norm, Vermont has it all. And because…
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. …
The Best US Ski Resorts for Experts
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 the…
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…
