by owa | May 13, 2017 | Blog
People often ask me where I get my adventuresome spirit and love for the outdoors. I think a big part of it was how I was raised. We would often go hiking and camping as a family. My siblings and I were always encouraged to go outside and play. Television was a treat...
by owa | May 4, 2017 | Blog
My friend and I were going to climb a 14er. We decided to start the long climb during the evening hours. We grabbed our headlamps and packed up our sleeping bags to hit the trail. With a plan to sleep at a lake a few miles in, we began our journey into the dark. About...
by owa | Apr 26, 2017 | Blog
When I went on my first backpacking trip, I made a few rookie mistakes. I didn’t really know what I was doing, so I just kind of went for it. I had climbed a few mountains and gone on a lot of hikes, so it’s all the same in the long run (or should I say hike), right?...
by owa | Mar 3, 2017 | Blog
If I go to hell, I will spend eternity cleaning. Already I can picture it, a smiling devil waiting to greet me as I step through the black iron gates, holding a broom and dustpan in place of a pitchfork. He will set me to mopping, vacuuming, washing dishes,...
by owa | Mar 3, 2017 | Blog
The first time I took a friend mountain biking was a disaster. Instead of being a good pal and taking an easy jaunt on the beginner trail, I simply said “follow the little black diamonds and you’ll be fine.” One endo and hundreds of cactus needles later, I found out...
by owa | Feb 19, 2017 | Blog
Nine Signs You’re an Outdoor Adventurer 1. What’s a shower? You’re not against showering, but when you’re out in the woods for days you forget what one feels like. The dirt on your arms, the smell from your clothes, and the knots of your hair all seem to blend into...
