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 Day in the Life of a Yacht Owner
If you’d like to make an investment in an asset that will bring you pleasure for years to come, then a yacht might appeal for a whole host of reasons. However, owning and caring for a yacht can often be surprisingly complicated. Let’s take a…
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 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…
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…
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…
New Regulations For Pooping on Mount Everest
Hiking Mount Everest today is not as beautiful as you might think. Mount Everest has reached peak poop. With more than 800 people attempting to summit each year, and another 500 who visit base camp each day, human waste is littered across the Himalayas. Mount…
