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New Years Resolution: Get to the Root of Why You Should Make Them

December 31, 2017

Climbing, LIFE, Planning, The Team Room, Vox

Looking back History tell us that our New Year's celebration finds its roots in the Roman god Janus, he of beginnings and endings, transitions and time. He is thereby the god of doors and doorways, gates and... Read More...

Gear Review: Propper Expandable Backpack

Michael Lake

November 7, 2017

Bags, Camping, Climbing, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

In a word: roomy. The Propper Expandable Backpack has space that just won’t quit for a pack that can be squeezed into the average airline carry-on limitations. I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to... Read More...

Product Review: Crawford Survival Staff

Michael Lake

October 13, 2017

Accessories, Camping, Climbing, Gadgets, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Multitools, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews

I seem to recall reading about The Crawford Survival Staff® in a Martial Arts publication in the mid 1980’s. Ninjas were all the rage at the time, I was a few months into my first martial arts classes, and some... Read More...

Survival Fitness: How To Run Downhill

Michael Kurcina

September 20, 2017

Climbing, MASTERY, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, PSYCHE

Some of the fondest running memories I have in my mind were gained by putting hundreds of miles of dirt trails beneath my feet. I usually ran with Donald, my best-friend and running nemesis. Weekly, ... Read More...

Weekend Adventure – A brief account and a few short reviews

Noble

April 3, 2017

Camping, Climbing, Cooking, Inspirational, LIFE, Life and Family, Mission Health, Prepping & Survival, PSYCHE, The Team Room, Travel, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

The Adventure Weather was a bit overcast, yet nicely warm. Summer has arrived in our northern country and all the trees and bushes are in bloom and dressed in vivid greens. This meant that we had a hard time... Read More...

Things to Keep in Mind Before Climbing Outdoors

Michael Kurcina

March 27, 2017

Climbing, MASTERY, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, PSYCHE

Went out this morning with Jordan McDougal. We’d been planning to run up to a solitary area that he knew about. He was going to show me a canyon that required some running and climbing to get into. First, I... Read More...

Shift Gears, Get Strong, Transition From Running Shoes to Luna Sandals

Michael Kurcina

March 26, 2017

Accessories, Climbing, Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Mission Health, Style

Luna Sandals The Luna Sandals are mentioned here because my buddy Don Tamm began using them for an ultra-marathon. I was curious. Sandals are great to have for a variety of uses; beach wear, shower shoes, or... Read More...

Day Hiking in the Great Outdoors

Dale Swanson

February 3, 2017

Accessories, Camping, Climbing, Fitness Movements, Inspirational, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Mission Health, Mission Security, Navigation, Opinion, Planning, PSYCHE, The Team Room, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

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By Dale W. Swanson I was a Boy Scout growing up and one of the many facets of Scouting I enjoyed was the camp-out and hiking. Fresh air, pine trees, and challenging exercise with friends made weekend tri... Read More...

SHOT show 2017 Product Spotlight: Hazard 4 “Clerk” Pack

Joshua Shaw

January 21, 2017

Camping, Climbing, Escape and Evasion, Firearms, Industry News, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

Hazard 4 has a reputation for bombproof and feature-rich bags and packs, and their booth at SHOT Show 2017 was well representative of their signature products. We got a hands on preview of the "Clerk", a tactic... Read More...

Red Frog Training Reviews the HOKA Tor Ultra Hi WP Hiking Boot

Garrick

January 3, 2017

Climbing, Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8hAnGbyMN0 HOKA Tor Ultra Hi WP Hiking Boot You want tactical sensibility? Looking at the new Tor Ultras with its massive midsole would make you think otherwise but don’t l... Read More...