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March 17, 2022
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Flora
America’s rarest native pine, the Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana), is only found in two locations in North America. One population grows on the coastal bluffs of Soledad Valley, north of San Diego, California. The second population is on Santa Rosa Island and is separated from the first by 175 miles of Pacific
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March 8, 2022
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Field Facts
“Earthbound souls know only the underside of the atmosphere in which they live . . . but go higher – above the dust and water vapor – and the sky turns dark until one can see the stars at noon.” Jacqueline Cochran was the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound (Mach …
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March 3, 2022
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Fauna
The orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a killer whale, is the largest member of the dolphin family and the ocean’s apex predator. With its distinct black and white markings, the orca is one of the more widely distributed sea mammals and is found in every ocean in the world. The global population is around
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February 24, 2022
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Camp Kitchen
It seems that every season there is an abundance of new ultralight camping equipment on the market, and while I do love me a titanium spork or french press, I feel like outdoorsy folks can be a bit obsessed when it comes to the weight of our equipment. Now, mind you, if you are packing …
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February 17, 2022
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Flora
The world’s hardiest plant lives on Kafeklubben Island, off the coast of Greenland. Located just over 83 degrees north and closer to the North Pole than any other land on Earth, this island is made of permafrost whose summers only last around 30 days. Here, the purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) thrives and
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February 10, 2022
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Field Facts
Traveling in the mountains during the winter presents several challenges for the outdoor adventurer. Hikers, climbers, and skiers all have to deal with fast-changing weather, altitude sickness, extreme cold, as well as exposure to lightning and high winds. However, the most terrifying hazard may be preceded by the
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February 4, 2022
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Fauna
Tigers (Panthera tigris) are the largest of all cats and are more deserving of the title of “King of the Jungle” than the Lion (sorry Leo). Tigers can be found in the snows of Siberia, jungles of South East Asia, and high in the mountains of Nepal. Male Siberian Tigers can tip the scales at …
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January 27, 2022
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Do's & Don'ts
Leave No Trace. It is a philosophy ingrained in many outdoorsmen and used by organizations and groups like the Boy Scouts of America, Appalachian Mountain Club and military units operating behind enemy lines. The idea sounds simple, leave no evidence of using the landscape and preserve the resources in their natural
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January 20, 2022
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Flora
In a world where old-growth forests have mostly disappeared, the giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) stands strong as the Earth’s most massive tree. Found in about 73 groves along the rugged western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range at elevations between 3,000-8,500, the giant sequoia isn’t easy
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January 13, 2022
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Field Craft
Temperatures are dropping, and snow is blanketing many of our favorite trails and backcountry getaways. For the hardy outdoors adventurer, winter is one of the best times of the year to enjoy nature. There are fewer people and new sights and sounds to explore. Whether you’re an experienced mountaineer or are
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