A somewhat expensive and slow project that I started back in the middle of August came to a close this weekend - finally!
My studio space needed a major electrical upgrade, and that has now been taken care of - hopefully for the rest of my life. I’m really happy about this because it has been a major distraction for me for months, and just another one of those things keeping me from being able to easily produce content and all that good stuff.
In other news, I finalized some plans for a big excursion into the mountain backcountry with a couple of buddies. That adventure will be happening in just the next couple of weeks and will be a really nice opportunity for me to add to The Practical Woodsman growing list of video content. I’m excited about what I’ll be able to share with all of you.
Plan your day around water, not miles. Fill up at every good source, filter it or treat it if you want the extra insurance, and never pass up clear moving water because you think there'll be more ahead.
— The Practical Woodsman
Out here, a little light goes a long way. You don't need to push back the whole night, just enough of it to see your next step.
— The Practical Woodsman
Braving the Ol' Shawnee Appalachy - Pt 2: Ornery Gal
Before you build a shelter, look for the one the hill already made. Rock overhangs have kept people dry for thousands of years. Check the ceiling for loose slabs, stay out of the drip line, and leave it the way you found it.
— The Practical Woodsman
