Paul is an avid hiker, fly-fisherman, hunter, and explorer. He holds certifications in Wilderness First Aid, Gun Safety, and ski instruction, and has done multi-day backcountry camping trips off-the-grid. He also owns and operates FamilySkier, a website devoted to skiing and snowboarding.
We see it all the time: You have the best ice fishing flasher that money can buy, and you have found the fish. But you can’t get those guys to bite your hook. How do you make sure that your lure is irresistible for the…
Gloves just might be the most underrated part of a winter wardrobe. When the temperature drops below freezing, it is important to have a good pair of winter gloves to keep your hands warm and protected. Cold fingers not only begin a chain reaction of…
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a popular and growing sport that’s really matured over the last few years, and it is expected to grow at about a 10% clip to become even more and more popular. Relatively quickly paddleboards are a main part of the…
Some of the very best places to be active and enjoy the outdoors are in the North Country. Usually places like the Pacific Northwest, the coasts, and Mountain West get much of the press, but we think that you are missing out if you don’t…
Fishing with children is an amazing way of spending time outdoors. If done correctly, introducing a kid to fishing helps you bond and have a wonderful time together. Not to mention, you will begin to instill an appreciation for the outdoors in the child. However,…
Whether you are heading out for a fun overnighter or you just got back from one, care for your gear should be a top priority after that well-deserved shower! There’s nothing worse than getting ready to turn in for the day, unrolling your bag at…
The typical ice fishing excursion used to involve one of two methods for cutting through the ice: A manual auger, which worked well as long as the ice was 12 inches or less, or a gas-powered drill, which had lots of power but also brought…
Not everyone has the luxury of taking off to the backcountry every weekend. What do you do when you’re an avid camper and live in a city? Enter urban camping. Urban camping is simply camping within an urban or suburban environment. It can be as…