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In 2003, New Hampshire Fish and Game and the White Mountain National Forest launched the hikeSafe program with the goal of preparing hikers and increasing safety in the White Mountains.  There are several components to the program, some of which are the Hiker Responsibility Code, the voluntary hikeSafe Card, and a gear list affectionately called …

I stepped out of my comfort zone recently and recorded a podcast with Christopher Russell of School of the Forest.  I am thankful for the opportunity to discuss First Mag programming and a few aspects of working in this industry.  You can listen wherever you access your podcasts or find it at The School Of …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

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, …