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Keweenaw Reflections
Introducing our newest Adventure Guy…
We would like to take a quick moment to introduce our newest member of the Gear Guys’ family, a rescued Chihuahua-mix who is as small as Bear is big, as high-strung as Bear is laid-back, and as cautious as Bear is brave. Meet Laddy, our newest Adventure Pup. You will get to follow along as…
Tuesday’s Tip
We recently planned a trip to the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The first night we planned on backpacking into a backcountry site, but were discouraged by forecasted rain. Gear Mom saved the trip by suggesting we pack a second tent for the remaining nights as the rain was forecasted for only one night (thus,…
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Spring Sunset in the Keweenaw Peninsula
Tuesday’s Tip
Analyzing Accidents – Breaking the chain of errors On the trail or in the backwoods, accidents are not as frequent as a near miss. Some of those near misses could have been deadly had the chain of errors not been broken. A problem during the adventure is usually not caused by one mistake or a…
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A balanced life…
Tuesday’s Tip
In a pinch, if you are short on ice for your cooler, a gallon ziplock bag packed with (not yellow) snow can get you through. We were able to keep our food cold for a six-hour road trip using this method, even with just a basic cooler.
Protecting your Adventure Dog when cold weather excursions calls…
One of the most rewarding parts of having an Adventure Dog is bringing your canine along to share in the fun. We get great satisfaction of watching our “Bear” enjoy and explore nature which compelled us to do some research on his winter travels with us into the deep freeze of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. So…
Situational Awareness on Adventures
Part of managing safety during adventures, both tame and extreme, is to be very vigilant of the current conditions as well as any changes in those conditions. Here is a list of important things you want to be constantly aware of: *Current weather and pending weather? *Time of day and how much remaining light is…
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