Training for Dynamic Environments Part 3
This is an example of what we call a “Bushman” session as it involves minimal equipment other than a set (2) of 20kg kettlebells (KB)s and some outdoor space, ideally with a small hill or …
Head To Head – The 6.5 -284 Norma Vs The .300 Win Mag, By Danen Lynn
The 6.5-284 Norma, popular among long range match shooters, has become one of Gunwerks’ favorite long range hunting cartridges. By the end of this article, you’ll be thinking good and hard about making this your …
Tools of the Trade: Kettlebells
If you’ve read our Mountain Fitness column with any regularity, it will come as no surprise that we are big fans of the kettlebell (KB). There are few training tools available that can be used …
Guest Post by Kurt Racicot: The Science Behind Using A Load Shelf
While there are many different designs and concepts behind loading a pack, they all have one constant in common, the forces of gravity. By exploring the numbers behind how a pack is loaded, we can …
Backcountry Bootfitter: Salomon Quest 4D GTX Review
Over the coming months, I’ll be testing and reviewing a variety of footwear options across a variety of uses and terrain under the heading “Backcountry Bootfitter” so if you’re interested in any and all things …
Tripod Training – Guest Post By Mark Paulsen, Founder of Wilderness Athlete
My basic philosophy for maintaining a healthy and active life is what I call “Tripod Training”. The three legs of the tripod represent 1) eating as healthy as possible, 2) implementing an appropriate exercise program …
To Hunt Or To Kill?
It’s been one hell of a year. My wife and I welcomed our first child, a son, into the world a year ago today and to say it’s been nothing short of the most incredible …