When Army veteran Chris Cruise left the service in 2006, he took up woodworking as a way to channel his energy and keep busy. He viewed it as a form of therapy because he could be productive and relax simultaneously. But when he was laid off ...
Fieldcraft Frontier: Preserving American Craftsmanship
America was built on craftsmanship and from materials like leather, steel, copper, wood, and clay. The skill required to mold these natural elements into valuable tools, buildings, and machines helped define America’s early expansion. Today, ...
Tactical Canyoneering: Rappelling Down Waterfalls
Rappelling down a waterfall in Maui is a bucket list adventure. If you’ve been to Hawaii, specifically Maui, chances are you’ve heard about the Hana Highway, also known as the “Road to Hana.” It’s an infamous 64-mile-long stretch of serious curves, ...
Screaming Barfies: Necessary Intel for Your First Ice Climbing Adventure
“Screaming barfies” was the first term I learned on my inaugural ice climbing adventure. Amid all the dangers accompanying this venture, that highly un-technical term got my attention. Imagine feeling your hands go completely numb and then for ...
Ride Hard, Shoot Straight: A Veteran Discovers Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Shooting a gun off a fast horse is every kid’s dream. At least, it was mine. As a young boy, I wanted to be two things in life: a soldier and a cowboy. I spent most of my 20s deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment, ...