John Muir has a reputation, not entirely undeserved, as a bit of an ascetic — someone who would plunge into the…
The Friday after Thanksgiving I plan to start a new tradition. One that is not embedded in shopping lists and deep discounts but instead a tradition that gets me and my kids outside to celebrate God’s good creation.
I am a strong believer that a love for nature must be passed on.
Society today tries to teach us we can buy our way to happiness. And it’s funny, but I have found the opposite. The less I have, the more free I feel — and connected to what truly makes me happy.
The path, for me, has not been a straight one. Sometimes it hasn’t even been well thought out. There was no map for a career…
One of my first jobs in the outdoor industry was at the Salt Lake City REI store. First, I worked as a cashier and greeter and then, as an action sports specialist. Although I no longer still work there, I visit the store frequently, to get my skis waxed and…
