Building A Community Practice of Living with Fire

Published 2021-03-15
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

Published 2021-01-31
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

Published 2021-01-17
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

Published 2020-12-07
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

Published 2020-11-15
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 […]

Ode to The Fall

Published 2020-11-10
By: Brand Ambassador, Matthew Irving I miss fighting fire. Or at least the idea of it. Ten years ago, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life and left to pursue a career in filmmaking. Even though I’m happy with the direction I’m headed, there is still a small part of me […]

Honoring Mount Hooker – Part Two

Published 2020-10-21
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

Published 2020-10-21
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

Published 2020-07-27
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, the […]

Citizen Science, Wildlife Corridors and Recreation

Published 2020-05-28
By: Brand Ambassador, Lindsey Browne Davis For the last 3 years, I’ve been participating in a citizen science research project called Wasatch Mammal Watch. It is a camera trapping project directed by the University of Utah Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology Lab, the Wild Utah Project, the Natural History Museum of Utah, the Department of Wildlife […]