Understanding The Health Benefits of UPF Swimwear
Let’s face it, global warming is real. Summers are getting longer and hotter. Gone are the days when you feel comfortable in your base tan while surfing, swimming or boating. Coastal cities that used to see a handful of days each year above 90 degrees…
Exploring the Virgin Islands by Catamaran
This is a trip I’ve been wanting to go on for over twenty years. Several of my friends and people I’ve met skiing have all raved about cruising around the virgin islands on a catamaran. There were some barriers to entry which delayed this epic…
Seven Common Grilling Mistakes to Step Up Your BBQ Game
You’ve got your apron on, the sun is shining, and the scent of charcoal is in the air. Grilling season is upon us, and you’re ready to become the backyard hero by feeding your guests. But wait – are you unknowingly committing cardinal BBQ sins…
Which Is Healthier? Smoking vs Vaping Marijuana
Americans are getting high in record numbers. It’s estimated that approximately 1 in 5 people over the age of 12, an estimated 62 million people, have used marijuana in the past year, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. As more states…
Ocean Facts: What Every Man Should Know About The Sea
When you are sipping a cocktail at a beautiful seaside restaurant or riding a ferry gazing out at the open ocean, have you ever wondered about the following: How far can you see on the ocean? How far away can you see a ship at…
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…
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…
The Unique Health Benefits of Paddleboarding
I often used to say that I dig surfing because it hits all five categories – sport, exercise, nature, spiritual & solitude. That’s a pretty comprehensive and exciting list of boxes to check for an outdoor activity. It sure beats the heck out of pounding…
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…
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. …
