Your next steps: why everyone needs to take a 1st Aid / wilderness medicine course. I’ve spent enough time riding, camping, and packing in the backcountry to sometimes become complacent. … Continue Reading »
Publication: Western Mule Magazine
Mule Camping – What to know before you go
Front Country Mule Camping – What to know before you go As Published by Western Mule Magazine Good mule camping is easy. Great Mule Camping requires a little more preparation. … Continue Reading »
Backcountry Communications
The Importance of Reliable Backcountry Communications From the pages of Western Mule Magazine Reliable communications with civilization while you’re camping seems like the last thing that you would want to … Continue Reading »
4 Steps to Responsible Trail Use
4 Steps to Responsible Trail Use What you should know about responsible trail use through appropriate outdoors etiquette and ethics through these “4 Steps to Responsible Trail Use.” As published … Continue Reading »
Horse Pre-Purchase Questions
12 Horse Pre-Purchase Questions – What I look for in a Trail Horse or Mule As published in Western Mule Magazine March 2020 edition. I’ve said for years, to many … Continue Reading »
Understanding Topo Maps
You probably already know that a compass and a paper map are part of the Ten Essentials. Understanding topo maps (short for topographic map) is every bit as essential. Your map … Continue Reading »
Own Your Adventure – Making your own trail maps
Own Your Adventure – Making your own trail maps. As published in the January 2020 issue of Western Mule Magazine Navigation is one of the most important frontcountry and backcountry … Continue Reading »
Praise the Trail Workers
Praise the Trail Workers As published in the November Issue of Western Mule Magazine We love trails but don’t think about them Many guidebooks, most maps, and the entire www.TrailMeister … Continue Reading »
Cell Phone as a GPS
Using Your Cell Phone as a GPS As published in the October 2019 issue of Western Mule Magazine There’s one item that nearly everyone has on them most of the … Continue Reading »
Without Pack Stock
Lightweight Horse Camping – Going Without Pack Stock – Smart and Savvy Tips for Solo Camping in the Backcountry Going on an overnight camping trip without pack stock is simple … Continue Reading »