What if deeper more restful sleep didn’t come from a softer bed—but from a firmer surface? When did we lose our ability to relax on the ground? Why do people need increasingly softer air mattresses when camping? For years I explored this question, experimenting with natural terrains—sand, forest floors, even creekside boulders. Like many who try it, […]
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Prepping for the Trekking: A full body workout Backpacking is an extreme sport. The physical exertion is unlike almost anything in daily life. Your entire body is suddenly thrust into carrying a heavy load it’s not accustomed to. To boot, every 1,000 feet of elevation gain or loss adds the equivalent energy expenditure of walking
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Years ago I was hiking barefoot up a mountain trail with a friend, sharing my crazy idea—reinventing backpacking gear to align with the philosophy of barefoot walking. In doing so, I was breaking a fundamental rule from my Outdoor Leadership Training: always wear sturdy boots to protect your feet. But walking barefoot was reawakening my
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This video talks about my journey with Rewilding and how I learned to live in nature for grounding and circadian rhythm health. I explain how I discovered secrets which allow a deeper connection with nature so there is no fear being alone in the wild. I also talk about which specific aspects found in the
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