Little River, big style.
Author: alougee
Bobcats Before Breakfast
Bobcats Before Breakfast by John W. Kulish, 1969 “Nature makes no concessions. She neither arbitrates nor bargains. A tough boss, she makes all the rules and none of the adjustments.” (p. 17) Bobcats Before Breakfast is an accounting of the life of John W. Kulish, a self-taught naturalist who made his living as guide, hunter, …
Winter on Mt Eisenhower
I have yet to summit this mountain. On this attempt, my partner and I made the decision to turn around near the summit due to deteriorating conditions. We were on the cone above tree line, but the nearest cairns were barely visible, and the cold was undeniable. Better to come back another day. Incidentally, as …
Acorns as Food
I have been making acorn flour for eight years or so and it truly is one of those tasks where the journey is the goal. Despite having a delicious, nutty aroma and making what I consider some of the best tasting bread (the cool factor plays a role in this), it is the process that …
Book Reviews!
I plan to write book reviews and I hope you will find some value in them. I’ve tried my hand at following a typical book review formula and it isn’t for me. These will likely turn out to be recommendations rather than reviews, but I have a rating system nonetheless, based on how much tang …
Preparing or Repairing
“Prepping” is a cultural movement that is often represented as something practiced by a fringe group of paranoid individuals. This is unfair, perhaps, given that not so many decades ago being prepared was the normal way of life. Having food security was a top priority. My great-grandmother, who lived alone when I knew her, had …
Summer 2019 Wilderness Programs
I had a blast running the wilderness skills program last week at the Libby Museum. Thanks to Josh from G.A.L.A. and Alana and Gabby from the Libby Museum for coordinating, hosting, and assisting with this fun program. Check out @libbymuseum and @galacommunity on Instagram for photos. Next week I will be running the “Be a …
Wilderness Skills at the Libby Museum
I have the privilege of teaching the “Wilderness Skills Week” at the Libby Museum, in partnership with GALA Community, in Wolfeboro, NH this summer. The course is for youth ages 11-14 and runs from June 24th to June 28th, 2019. We will cover knife use and safety, outdoor cooking, shelter building, plant and tree identification, …
Baking in a Reflector Oven
Open fire cooking – Sourdough biscuits in a reflector oven
