Simple. Practical. Prepared. Products to get you home safely so you can go for another adventure tomorrow.
While I was researching first aid and emergency supplies it dawned on me how careless I had been in the previous 15 years of mountain and road cycling. I had been out on hundreds of rides where I was unprepared to deal with dilemmas that may arise. It could have been as simple as forgetting sunscreen or as serious as getting lost as the sun began to set. This led to the idea of "Out There" kits an
08/13/2018
This Sunday at 2PM, hear from 15 local authors at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock.
Douglas County Libraries Local Author Showcase Join me and fourteen other authors Sunday August 19th at 2:00 p.m. to hear about their books. Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller branch 100 S. Wilcox, Castle Rock, 80104 Jon Wolfe – The Domestic Dominion. An
08/03/2018
Little green singlespeed - keep on doing what you do
Little Green Singlespeed. Oh, The Places You Will Go! Next week, my kids start a new school year. Way too early to start if you ask me, but they didn’t ask me. Not only do I have two boys going to school, but my dear little singlespeed will be
02/20/2018
Bikepacking boiled down to 3 pictures and 82 words and a Hostess Fruit Pie.
http://www.palespruce.com/82-words/
12/01/2017
Wrapping and controlling the Eye of Sauron. No hobbits were harmed in the making of this hiking stick.
“Eye of Sauron” Paracord Hiking Stick It’s time for another paracord wrap. This time with some bright colors, a hole in the middle, and Hobbits. Ok, there are only Hobbit references. Not actual Hobbits The previous stick reminded me of a penguin. When looking at this
11/09/2017
From dead branch to working hiking stick. The making of "The Penguin"
http://www.palespruce.com/the-making-of-the-penguin-hiking-stick/
10/13/2017
Wondering if anyone has ever made a breakfast concoction like the one mentioned here - brownie mix + instant carnation + oatmeal + coffee. Sounds kind of tasty, and who wouldn't want a breakfast of brownies and coffee
5-Day Backpacking Meal Plan: Ultralight Food Breakdown High Calorie, High Nutrition, Ultralight, Ready-to-Eat Backpacking Meal Plan from the Appalachian Trail. The Best Backpacking Food for Ultralight Hiking.
09/28/2017
How do you describe new products? I like to practice my counting, and reference both Cocker Spaniels and spy planes. Maybe that's what I never went into marketing.
http://www.palespruce.com/new-product-survival/
08/22/2017
A follow-up post to our Colorado Trail Segment 1 trip. How do you carry food for hungry boys?
http://www.palespruce.com/food-kids-bikepacking/
Feeding Kids During a Bikepacking Trip Holy cow! Two boys can eat a lot of food. And, of course, dad has to carry most of it when we go bikepacking. While preparing for our Colorado Trail Segment 1 trip, food became the biggest obstacle. We had
08/07/2017
Riding segment 1 of the Colorado Trail with kids. A great weekend.
http://www.palespruce.com/bikepacking-the-colorado-trail-with-kids/
08/07/2017
A brief view into a weekend bikepacking on the Colorado Trail with kids. Longer writeup coming on Monday.
https://youtu.be/Sg_k9tjwyXk
06/15/2017
We talk bikes, business, and how they relate.
The Truth About Creating A Legacy - Doug Foley The story of a 2,745 mile journey, a book, and an online business. Episode #89 of The Happiness of Pursuit shares how to build a legacy with Andy Amick.
06/14/2017
Well said -
"Camping doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming. Start small with one planned weekend trip for this year and work your way up to bigger, longer trips."
5 Easy Ways to Try Camping for the First Time I myself didn’t grow up camping but have grown to love this popular summer activity over the past several years. I can assure you that every trip gets a little bit easier and that you’ll become a pro in no time. First though, you’ve got to get started.