Building A Community Practice of Living with Fire
By: Fire Ambassador, Sasha Berleman, Director of ACR’s Fire Forward Program When it comes to living in California, there is no “no fire” option. Fire is a fundamental part of existence here. And though we cannot avoid fire as a force on the landscape, learning to live with fire is so much to be gained. […]
My First Big Game Hunt
By: Outdoor Ambassador, Eric Balken “I don’t know, man, this might not be my year”. After six days in a row, waking up in the wee hours of the morning to trek around the hills outskirting the Salt Lake Valley, I felt defeated. I had finally pulled an antlerless elk tag for my first hunt, […]
Resources for New Hunters
By: Brand Ambassador, Lindsey Davis During the winter, most hunting opportunities are coming to a close with just a few upland and small game seasons remaining. While it may seem like you have ample time before next fall to learn to hunt, there are some essential tasks to take care of to set yourself up […]
MYSTERY RANCH RFAK & VLAK
An essential aspect of preparedness is medical supplies and training. The ability to self-stabilize and package yourself, potential patients, or family members will depend on your ability to respond quickly to any situation. MYSTERY RANCH offers two basic medical pouches. The Removable First Aid Kit (RFAK) and Vehicle Litter Aid Kit (VLAK) are two small […]
A Hunter’s First Over The Counter Elk Season
By: Brand Ambassador, Lindsey Davis This fall, I got my first over the counter bull elk tag here in Utah. After five years of mule deer hunting and one season of cow elk under my belt, I finally felt ready to join the tribe of folks who live for Septembers, and sonorous, rutting bulls. Elk […]
Honoring Mount Hooker – Part Two
By: Becky Switzer Fall has descended upon the mountain West and it’s been about a month after returning from Mount Hooker. I’ve had time to sit with my reflections and reminisce about what a wonderfully beautiful and difficult landscape the Wind Rivers offer. The hike into the mountain itself was as advertised,11 miles of undulating […]
Honoring Mount Hooker – Part One
By: Outdoor Ambassador, Becky Switzer It’s July, over four months into the pandemic. Plans have been waylaid to the nth degree. Nevermind international travel… simply heading across the country makes even the most veteran travelers think twice. As with many rock climbers, my plans were altered, and to be perfectly honest, plans for later this […]
New MYSTERY RANCH Medic Pack: MOLE
Designed for requirements around our winning bid in the Norwegian TCCC program, the MYSTERY RANCH MOLE fills the demand for a scaled-down, feature-rich medical pack. Every square inch of this pack was designed with function in mind. At 22L, the MOLE is similar in size, but has a slimmer profile than its popular predecessor, […]