by wilderness | Mar 17, 2014 | 2014 trips, auction, gear, Online Auction, technology, tools
The Wilderness Volunteers Online Auction is happening right now! Check out the auction site to see all the great items donated by these amazing supporters. Please spread the word and feel free to bid generously, as every dollar bid supports Wilderness Volunteers!...
by wilderness | Dec 2, 2013 | gear, hiking, outside
In this season of consumer frenzy, Patagonia reminds us about the value of the stuff we already own:
by wilderness | Oct 30, 2013 | 2013 trips, Accomplishments, camping, Escalante, gear, hiking, invasive species, rehabilitation, restoration, Russian Olive, Utah, volunteer, wilderness, Wilderness Stewardship Volunteer
Yes, I am “that girl” who decided to go to Utah after reading Aron Ralston’s “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” and watching 127 Hours – I was mesmerized by the slot canyons, the vast expanses of empty desert, the hoodoos – it just looked other-worldly. I would...
by wilderness | May 31, 2013 | 2013 trips, blog, gear, Utah
I love my Danner boots! Two years ago I got a pair of Mountain Light hikers and they’re now well worn-in and feel great. I’ve backpacked, day hiked, and generally use them around the yard as garden work boots. Despite having to go through back surgery...
by wilderness | Jul 23, 2011 | gear, iPhone, Tips
From knots to navigation, birdwatching to bicycling, camping to cameras and more, the iPhone seemingly has it covered when it comes to exploring the great outdoors. And so do the guys over at Adventure Journal. After testing more than 600 outdoor apps, they’ve...
by wilderness | Jun 6, 2011 | First Aid, gear, iPhone
Okay, first aid on your iPhone…for you!The Emergency First Aid & Treatment Guide app, which is based on the 2011 American Red Cross guidelines, offers quick instructions on how to deal with a variety of emergencies, including CPR, burns, fractures, bites and...
