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Zen And The Art Of Not Packing Shit You Don’t Need

by brendan on August 16, 2018

I once packed a can of chili ten miles into the backcountry. It weighed 15…

52 Pieces Of Adventure Advice

by brendan on November 2, 2017

Everybody has a few one-liners that always crop up in their head when they’re out…

10 Basic Rules For Adventure

by brendan on October 19, 2017

Earlier this year, my book Surviving the Great Outdoors came out, representing about 12 years’…

Announcing A New Book: The Great Outdoors: A User’s Guide

by brendan on March 30, 2017

Today, I get to share something that some wonderful people and I have been working…

9 Tips For Handling Cold Weather

by brendan on January 19, 2017

Well, it’s winter again, which means if you’re lucky, you’re out skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing…

9 Travel Tips To Lower Your Anxiety

by brendan on December 8, 2016

I usually don’t write non-humorous lists on this blog, but I’ve traveled a lot this…

New Book: Make It Till You Make It: 40 Myths and Truths About Creating

by brendan on November 17, 2016

A couple times a week, someone who’s interested in writing or filmmaking or some other…

The Subtle Art Of Picking Up The Check

by brendan on August 4, 2016

I sat at the counter of a Mexican restaurant in Pinedale, Wyoming, a couple Saturdays…

Celebrating 5 Years Of Semi-Rad: 25 Favorite Quotes

by brendan on February 4, 2016

Five years ago this week, I started this blog, hoping a few people might read…

13 Pieces of Gear Every All-Around Adventurer Should Have

by brendan on August 20, 2015

Normally I use this space to talk about not buying a bunch of shiny new…

The Art And Joy Of Busting Someone’s Balls

by brendan on June 25, 2015

There is no class in high school or college on how to insult a friend…

Go Camping For A Month This Summer (Without Quitting Your Job)

by brendan on May 14, 2015

Every year since 2008, I’ve set a goal of sleeping outside for a month of…

11 Truths About Riding Bicycles

by brendan on April 23, 2015

Did you know you don’t have to wear lycra to ride a bicycle? That’s right.…

Should You Take The Day Off Work To Go Skiing?

by brendan on February 5, 2015

Here is a flow chart to help you decide: But wait, you say, it’s not…

Help Your Relationship Survive Your Girlfriend/Boyfriend’s First Ski Season

by brendan on January 15, 2015

Here’s what you’ve imagined: You and your attractive girlfriend or boyfriend sitting next to each…

11 Ways To Make That Chairlift Ride Awkward

by brendan on December 18, 2014

Ski season is here, and you’ll be spending anywhere from three to 15 minutes sharing…

8 Tips For Getting The Wrong Holiday Gifts For Everyone

by brendan on November 26, 2014

Shopping for the holidays can be challenging: Trying to come up with the perfect seven…

How To Be A Writer: One Story

by brendan on November 20, 2014

Every few weeks, I get an e-mail or a Facebook message from someone who has…

Introducing The ‘Heavy Backpack Workout’

by brendan on November 6, 2014

You’ve tried everything to get in shape: the Shake Weight, BowFlex, FlexBelt, 8 Minute Abs,…

How To Exit A Bathroom (Mostly) Germ-Free

by brendan on October 23, 2014

You will probably not get ebola from touching a public restroom door handle. But if…

5 Ways To Procrastinate Fall By Extending Summer

by brendan on October 2, 2014

The temperatures are slowly dropping, the leaves on the trees are starting to turn golden,…

Fitness Quotes Brought To You By Bears

by brendan on August 21, 2014

[Original photo: “Bear Alaska (3)” by Carl Chapman from Phoenix, usa – Driving To Alaska.…

How To Go To The Gym

by brendan on August 14, 2014

Hans Florine has climbed The Nose on El Cap damn near 100 times, and in…

How To Avoid Being A Flake

by brendan on July 17, 2014

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7 Tips On How To Be A Good Tentmate

by brendan on October 31, 2013

Hey, do you like camping and backpacking with your friends? Of course you do. So…

The Three Types Of Directions

by brendan on September 12, 2013

Do you ever ask people for directions anymore? Or do you prefer to ask them,…

A Letter From Your Bike RE: Your Roof-Top Bike Rack

by brendan on August 29, 2013

Hey, So you got a fancy new car-top bicycle carrier. Cool, it’s gonna be great…