We share expeditions and journeys into nature and how we connect with these through the practice of rewilding. This is where the soul meets the trail, and we get a chance to try out our natural fiber outdoor gear, ancestral diet, and grounding in real time. We also explore the spiritual connection with nature and the power of pilgrimage to transform our lives.
The trail was wide and relatively flat, with a gentle uphill incline. We felt up for the challenge. As the water crashed against the boulders, we breathed in the refreshing negative ions, savoring the sights and sounds of the deep forest. Majestic views greeted us as the trail led us along sheer cliffs, with massive […]
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Embracing the principles of Rewilding involves immersing oneself in nature without relying on modern medical assistance. In such situations, knowledge becomes a crucial tool, potentially saving lives and instilling confidence. Surprisingly, the most effective approach to treat venomous snake bites involves the use of herbs, specifically echinacea tincture or oil of oregano. Unlike conventional treatments
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When it comes to wilderness preparedness, the phrase “think positive” doesn’t apply. Actually this is one time the best practice is to think negative. That is, consider all the possibilities of what could go wrong on a hike. Then using a checklist, make sure you have covered all the bases. Then you can hit the
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Chris Holmes is one of those serious outdoor lovers that eats, breathes and sleeps adventure. Chris spends most of his time choosing between snow sports, sea kayaking, and long distance trail hiking. Chris is also a connoisseur of outdoor gear and though years of putting equipment to the serious test, has come down with a
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Last August I got to go on a “business trip” to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There is one very special place I like to go at least once per summer with the huge trees and a most pristine and wild creek called Big Creek, which isn’t too far from where I grew up
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A few years ago I had an urge to live outside so I would become comfortable being in the wild. There wasn’t even much of a goal to it…but I was simply drawn to spend as much time in wild nature as possible. The only way to do this practically was to work set up
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Evening of Day Two–Making Fire in the Rain After a challenging wet hike on Day Two (see part one here) me and my comrades went into our individual tents to dry off, warm up, and recuperate from a prolonged cold exposure. When I finally crawled out of my sleeping bag and tent a couple hours later at
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The Schumann’s Field, if you recall, is also the frequency of the Alpha brain wave state which induces coherent heart rate and the Relaxation Response. There is another electrical field created by moving water such as streams, creeks, waterfalls where water is crashing over rocks. Even underground water has a charge and that is what
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What is an all natural fiber backpacker’s clothing set made of? Would wool and waxed cotton work even for backpacking in rain and cold conditions. Check this out to see what I packet for a four day trip in November in Linville Gorge Wilderness, Western North Carolina My gear included: Base Layer: Merino wool top
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I had the opportunity to put my entire crazy Rewilder’s Backpacking system to the test through many weather extremes this weekend. I jumped on this chance to join a Meetup Group called Educational Backpacking Treks when they were planning a trip to the nearby Linville Gorge Wilderness. I wanted to test my Lucky Sheep gear
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