Queeche, VT Balloon Festival--2010

I am posting some old photos from the Queeche, VT balloon festival a few years back. We had a great time OUTSIDE, it was Father's day, and as you can see in one of the photos I got lifted with my G's. Great weather + great company = a great time. I'll say it again...Get Outside!

California Dreaming--Yosemite Summer 2011

It took me four summers to get to Yosemite, and all I can say is...It was worth the wait! I was fortunate enough to tag along with Yusuf O'Connell and Erin Bliss--seen in some of the photos. We only had 36 hours, it felt like our time was stretched us. What an amazing trip! I hope to get back there soon, this time...for like a month. Get Outside!

X-Mass Day Outside

Last year on X-Mass day we headed out to Occom pond to get on the ice with our skates. It was crazy cold, but that did not stop us from getting outside. When the weather is challenging we experience our surroundings in all situations, warm, cold, hot, windy, rain, or anything else. It's a great reminder of our limited control. What ever condition you find, make it work!

This year on X-Mass day I headed out with the G's on a short hike. The plan was to build a fire and grill some venison kabobs for lunch. The challenge was to start the fire without matches or a lighter. We did not take it to the the level of a Bow Drill, but we did use a Steel and Flint set up. They loved it! The temps were a little warmer than last year, nonetheless, it was in the low 20's. There were a few complaints about cold toes and fingers. However, once they started eating, all discomforts were forgotten.

Don't use the weather as an excuse to remain inside. Remember, there is no bad weather only bad gear and bad preparation!