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Relaunching the much neglected podcast with my adventure back in to SCUBA diving and teaching. Using this as a self help guide and an aid for anyone studying for the NAUI Master Diver exam, Dive Master prep, or just want to increase their dive knowledge.
Oh my--we podcasted on accident! Yes -- I know-we did a pod-fade, but we really needed time after last year and recocus on what is that ONE THING Adventure IQ does really well....we think we found it!
On our way to the Overland Rally in Washington...by way of two-lane and dirt roads in Montana, Idaho, Canada, Washington, and Oregon. Here is the day one check in.
Quick interview with my buddy Shane. I do several survival workshops for this guy and I learn more about the outdoors from him everytime we talk--
The Idaho ATV Association is out protecting your rights and making trails available for all.
Interview with John George from Forest Access for All...and what you and I can be doing to ensure our public lands remain public to travel and play in
This is the audio version of the blog write up from earlier this week.... This is a peek into a part of my adventure life I have not really talked about...
Here we go --- getting all geeked out about role playing games for leadership development....this is the audio that goes with the blog from last week....
When I was teaching Scuba, many of my clients were often going on vacation in places like Cozumel, Truk, or even the Caribbean. There was not much interest in diving local lakes of Texas. I understand this after coming off of a few years diving the deep wrecks in the dark waters of New Jersey, where we were plundering wrecks left at the bottom from U-Boat torpedoes. My main counter argument was based on how much they were paying for their vacation and if they wanted to get full value of the dive.
My philosophy is the better diver you are, the more opportunities you have while diving. In addition, the more comfortable you are with conditions, the more you will enjoy your dive.
With all of the possibilities and opportunities, I wanted my clients to be able to participate in night diving, drift diving, and be part of the few in the water that a dive master might take them to “his special spot”.
I know when dive mastering, if I saw someone struggling with gear on the surface, or was uncomfortable in the water, I would pay extra-special attention to them, and conversely might not allow them as much freedom as I would with someone who showed a great amount of proficiency. Also, if I thought someone was fairly squared away with their skills, I could take them to a special spot on a wreck, show them a nesting area, or slip them into a grotto.
I bring this up because there are so many local opportunities in any adventure sport that better prepare you for when you do lay out allot of cash for a big trip. Here in Boise, I can tune up my skiing skills locally at Bogus Basin for a fraction of the cost of traveling to a resort. When I do travel to a resort though, my day is filled with excellent skiing, because I am used to the gear, the conditions, and I have a higher degree of confidence.
I would pass this same methodology on to my dive clients. Once certified, I would prepare them for diving in currents or doing drift diving in a local river. I could certify them for deeper diving in some of our bottomless lakes in our area. We would spend time doing night diving, navigation, and even renting a dive boat for a day to get used to working from a floating platform. I have even been known to “seed” some of the smaller sunken boats in a lake so my divers could do a bit of treasure hunting.
I guess I lay all this out because so often we think of the adventure being “THE ADVENTURE” we head out on. We forget about all the training and prep work that goes into this. I even struggle with this with the Adventure IQ crew, who don’t always see the benefit of us doing a weekend trip to work out the kinks on (fill in the blank).
In the military, we used to do field problems and missions. There was a specific issue we were training to work on. In our adventure world, we could essentially take a single aspect of our trip- say river crossings, repairing a flat, or even preparing and cleaning up an evening meal. These can all be broken down and worked on so that when you do deploy on an expedition, the lessons have already been solidified and everything comes together like a symphony playing together. It is important when its raining and camp has to be set up, when its dark and a gash in the forehead has to be treated, or your gps fails and you pull out the road map, training for various conditions will make your grand adventure much more enjoyable.
In the next few months in preparation for some of our summer trips we are going to train on several areas, here is a VERY short list that will help in getting everyone working together.
Just like the divers I would send off every winter, well prepared and confident, we will hit our next adventure trained and ready to enjoy without the little things distracting us on our trip
This is trhe audio of a blog we wrote tonight on our outlook of theexpedition community...
This one piece of gear is going to extend the life of my folks...
The SPOT GPS lets my folks who worry about me know where I am when out in the back country.... The SPOT GPS doesn't tell you where you are, it tells your selected friends, family or fans know where you are, that you are okay, or you need assistance....it can also call out the calvary if needed. It is a six-ounce salalite messenger...
I get asked---what exactly is satellite messenger? Basics- it’s a lightweight, water-resistant, study transponder that communicates with global communications satellites and a low earth orbiting satellites. It transmits your location to others so they know where you are when you press a button to tell them.
We have tested the SPOT extensively this year and it is now a primary piece of equipment for day trips, weekend excursions, and adventures in Asia and Europe. It allows us to provide our position and that we are doing fine through a website as well as the SMS and email messeges it generates at the touch of a button.
A basic subscription of $99 per year enables the four primary features. These are two ways to ask for someone to rescue you, a third feature is called “Check-in/All-OK,” and the fourth feature is similar, called “Custom Message.” The fifth is the tracking mode and it runs around $60...this allows people like my dad or others I give access and a link, the ability to pinpoint our location. I am going to put one of these in Abby's car when she starts driving.
The flagship feature is the the “SOS” button – that you never want to touch unless you really need to. Its like 911 on a cell phone- asume it works, don't test it, the calvary will show up....you will likely be fined.
How it works is when you activate the SOS it notifies a third party emergency rescue coordination center that you have a life and death emergency and need help.
This is a must have for any adventurer that you love. Makes a great gift...or perhaps the gift is the adventurer who gets it to give his parents and other loved ones piece of mind
We are HUGE fans of the GoPro line of cameras. strapped to a helmet, clamped to a roll bar on the Jeep, dropping from a plane....yep...we put ours through the ringer.
This was the primary rig we used on the Idaho Overland Expedition, our trips to Korea and China, and all of our adventure events.
But you don't have to be into extreme sports to fall in love with this versitle rig. Like stop action, like diving trips, like family ski vacations? Stop action, live action, still pics?
Creative types will love the artistry of mounting them to egg-timers, using a rotisere' skewer turned on its side with 30' cordage and a rolling platform with a GoPro set in stop-action mode, or strapping it to a dog as he runs through the woods.
The GoPro Hero3 is 25 percent lighter than the Hero 2. It's also 1/3rd smaller. However, the height and width are unchanged to maintain compatibility with the existing line of BacPac add-on modules and rear doors for the clear plastic hard-shell.
The new six-element aspherical lens offers twice the image sharpnes, while reportedly eliminating the fish-eye look of the video and photos. If this is the case this is the ONLY downside for me--- but most shutterbugs will appreciate this.
The Black edition has built in Wi-Fi, normally a feature that comes with one of the expansion model. This allows you to record directly to a computer hard drive or even broadcast to live feeds.
The front panel now has two indicator lights...one red to indicate that the rig is recording and one blue that blinks indicating that Wi-Fi is active. A huge improvement is the small red indicator lights on the top, back, and bottom panels that are visible from most angles....meaning I no longer have to put my mug into the shot to check to see if its recording.
Recommend if you get one of these you pick up a 32 GB card for lots of room for video...
In the ongoing saga of a fire and ice relationship, the reasons I love my iPad! Yes I know it is a fire and ice relationship...kind of like some of my exes...
Right now the relationship is hot...steaming....what the great romance movies are made of.....everyday is a honeymoon and she is in the kitchen making my favorite dish...then a backrub...and a nice glass of wine....
The traveling throughout Asia - laptop free-- presenting from keynote to varried audiences, the mapping it includes for my overland adventures--creating my blog--pictures- videos- off-road legends game-- facebook updates--twitter- maps for my backcountry and cross-country flights- apps....more apps....AND MORE APPS!
Traveling down long beaches and posting up pics to Pintrest---listening to Dan and Derel on the 4x4 Podcast--- Pandora in the Thinking Lab---- did I mention the ability to pay bills, transfer funds, and al my other on-line banking?
Facetime with my bride when I travel- skype for interviews---geo caching---Topomaps----and it all fits in a day pack!
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This is the podcast supplement to our blog the other day on building effective branding, the importance of great presentation skills, and starting podcast and blogs for yourself.
Yes...I am a regular at the Kool-Aid bar of Apple.... I love my iPods, my MacBook Pro (all 3 of them), but I have a love / hate relationship with my iPad. Mainly it revolves around two issues... the first is that I can't upload audio podcast from my iPad to my podcast host (Libsyn).
The second is there is not a way for me to transfer files to and from an external drive.
Now I carry my iPad with me and for the most part, it has replaced my laptop. I write all my blogs as well as client blogs on it. I build videos and manage my bank account from it. I did my full Asia tour this year with only the iPad...but it would be great to have a system that I can transfer files and upload files...at least give me flash and other tools that allow me to upload!
Yes we are still talking caching--- mainly because in the past few days we have answered tons of questions. We believe this is a great opportunity to get out with the family or even yourself and see new areas.
This is an all weather activity that allows Melissa and I time together, an opportunity for me to keep communication lines open with my pre-teen daughter, build comradere' with friends, or just get out and spend time with my dog.
Geocaching is super easy to get into- all you need is a GPS device and access to the internet.
Geo-Missions are a big part of how we get expedition teams ready for major adventures as well as working with our corporate clients who are looking for a way to improve collaboration. Here we discuss how our Geo Caching trips have become the instructional material for Geo Missions.
In response to some very cool emails and post on our various pages, I wanted to share more about our adventure and expedition coaching using specific diagnostic tools to better understand how the brain thinks and how individuals perform. So in this podcast we discuss the primary tools we use to help adventurers in their pursuits. BTW-- that is my pup making all th noise in the background.... Thanks Trigger!
(be sure to see the link to hear the podcast)
Checking in on Election NIght - as the Admendment to the Idaho Constitution is passed.
Tonight's show- Advise to off-roaders and discussion on Adventureres who transition to Expedition Leaders
BTW--- the link at the bottom will take you to the audio...
Quik checkin to talk post first BMX race and most important where we stand on the proposed Idaho admendment to the state constiturion.
First- we moved to Idaho because we love what the state offers in its history and traditions and in no way wanted to make it like "where we came from".
Second- In spite of a few rib jabs, humor, and when politicians disrespect our troops or flag, I am careful not to post politics on my page. Even when those who cry for tolerance are intollerant of my opinion (wierd).
But because it addresses our access to the outdoors- I am asking our Idaho friends to vote YES on HJR2 For the current and future outdoorsmen (and women) that are a part of our state and an Idaho tradition, voting "YES" will help them. I have lived where these rights have been taken away and it has trickled down to other outdoor activities that do not involve those hunting and fishing.
The out of state anti-hunting groups have already assaulted our rights in our own state, by voting YES, it would keep them from bringing lawsuits against our own state. These are folks who do not live here that are pressing their beliefs against us as citizens- and not allowing us to select our own destiny
We made a choice to live here and did not move to make Idaho like the place we just moved from. Supporting the life and traditions that were already in place- we are voting YES on HJR2!
JUst a quick check in on what is going on this week in AIQ....its all about the BMX and House Fly ranting!
yes.... I know...we pod-faded again... but kicking back off with day one of the Idaho Overland Expedition...
also news on the REALLY AWESOME Scepter cannisters we have been testing
A quick check in now that we survived Scooters and ready to get ready for the rest of the year!
After introducing heavy penalties, intense criminal investigations, and swift judgements, some @$$ clowns still don't realize that shooting a plane with a laser is just as dangerous as shooting it with a gun
Not really sure why I put this into a podcast-- The blog write up is really better.... But I wanted to talk about a time where I felt like what we did in Adventure IQ really made a difference and how I wish we could return do a mission greater than ourselves....perhaps this has just been a period of re-training for us and there is something greater than ourselves coming again....just wish I knew what it was
By far one of the coolest things we have come across in a long time....Fire Puck. If you want to see the video-- go check it out on in the link on the Adventure Journal on our web page.... www.AdventureIQ.com
I love the desert for how harsh, yet beautiful it is. Here is a brief overview of the changes you will see in the next few weeks with a shift towards desert adventuring
That time again--- getting ready for Scooter's Youth Hunt Camp--- I enjoy interviewing Scott-- always more insight than just what's going on with the camp.
Just a quick cast from the garage....about RC Cars. Let me know if you like the quick cast format or not....or if we should go back to full production.
Trying a new recording format- still trying to upload from the iPad- and Intro to Overlanding. Keeping this one short.
I'm used to being on the other side of the microphone....
In this episode Melissa interviews me about the relaunch of Adventure IQ, asked some tough questions, and grilled me pretty good....
Maybe I should turn this whole podcas over to her so I can just play.
I also made a mistake on a website--- it is randombarking.com for the Trigger blog
It has been a trying year and we had to take a break. promise to finishout not only the series on gaining my pilot certificate- but also new adventures!
Relaunching in 2012!
This last week after teaching survivial at Scooter's Youth Hunting Camp I was asked about this episode from the old show. So by request here is an episode on Survival. I will be doing one on just gear for YouTube in a few weeks. This is from either 2008 or 2009.
As a reminder I will be at Cabela's in Boise May 31st teaching survival.
I was also asked to provide a list of what I pack in my kit (basic) so going off my memory here...
- Fire Steel
- Fire Starters (dryer lint/ cottonballs w/ petroleum jell/ egg carton w/ wax and shavings)
- Water and filter system
- Wool Hat
- Bandana
- Signal Mirror
- Whistle
- Pen Flare
- Strobe light/Flash Light Combo
- Small Head Lamp
- Compass
- Map (Specific to area I'm hunting or hiking)
- Space Blanket (large for shelter/ small for wrapping up in)
- Chocolate Bars
- Small metal cup
- Knife
- Multi-tool
- Lip Balm
- First Aid Kit (Small)
- TP (come to my class and I will show you a light wt. alternative)
- Socks
- Leather Gloves (lt wt.) or Pilot Gloves
- Bug Repelant
- Hot Chocolate Powder
- Small Tube of Sun Screen
- GPS (yes a GPS)
- SPOT GPS system
- 550 or parachute cord (2x50')
- Turkey Bell
Not a fan of most store bought kits-- I think each one should be put together by the individual.
This is my second cross-country solo -- this one to Baker City, Oregon. I was faced with several minor logistics issues- which unchecked could have led to quite a bit of stress. Still it was an awesome trip and a great experience flying to a destination - alone- someplce I have never been.
Wow... what an adventure...I flew an airplane by-myself to Twin Falls, Idaho.....continuing the aviation adventure...here is a repodcast of my student pilot journal.
A repodcast of my Dual Cross-Country trip to TWF a few weeks ago. Soon I will have these caught up to real time--
This was a quick interview I did at the outdoor show. It proves that you don't have to have the most expensive gear in order to get started in a new activity. This has been my frustration in learning to fly fish. In this impromptu intervue with Nate from Dry Fly Innovations I learned just what it takes to get started. Please check them out on the web.
Another repodcast from my student pilot journal. I've been studying for my FAA written exam so its been fun to go back through these old episodes.
This is a repodcast from November 2009... as you know I am transfering many of my pilot journal episodes over here. Not to worry- still plenty of other adventures in store. For the full journal go to "Barnstorming Blarney" on the www.adventureiq.com website.
Repodcast from the Barnstorming Blarney June 2009...for the full student pilot journal check out the Adventure IQ website.
I love having these folks on-- and wish I had time to do this podcast justice. Because of the urgency to get it posted- I placed it on the site uncut and with no-introduction, There is some political activity going on around this subject and because of the time frame- I wanted to get it posted. I will come back and modify the posting later.
Not taking sides here-- just presenting information so you can decide.
I have to give props to these folks for coming on anyway- farming Elk is very confrontational here-- but I appreciate them coming on. So thank you Black Canyon Elk Ranch... and you can send you hate mail to me...
I'm in the process of combining the two podcast I own. So hang tight as we go through this transition. You will still get other adventure material- but I felt it was important to share my student piolt journal so you will see these episodes appear here as well
Yep-- its time for duck hunting and despite all my hints.... these guys still haven't invited me out.... yep the email address guys is rob@adventureiq.com ... and I have a new shotgun too!
I am really torn on the issue of sepperating the podcast out-- so in the mean time- I have decided to post up an interview I did with Melissa about my flying adventures. This is from my other podcast... The Barnstorming Blarney...
Sorry if I podfaded... it has been really hectic with flying and other adventures. This is from an interview this last July and I'm just getting it posted. Sorry to all of you- the fade was not intentional.
In this episode I discuss the steps I used in getting started in my new adventure of flying.
My hope is that you will give flying a shot. If you have any questions- please contact me at adventureiq@mac.com
I would like to thank June Gempler for the photo of the crop duster in Nampa.
Since I was very young I wanted to learn to fly.
This last week I have been pursuing an adventure that began over 20 years ago. This last Sunday I started private pilot training.
I want to share these experiences with you- at the same time I don’t want the podcast to be focused on only one type of adventure… my challenge is going to be balancing the podcast… so lets see how this goes.
A special thanks to June Gempler for providing the very cool crop dusting picture- there is a special meaning to crop dusting and how I got back into the pursuit of this dream.
So thanks for listening, I will keep you updated on my new aeronautical adventures and the direction we are heading—you and I know that this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Checkout the website @ www.adventureiq.com
None of us are born with natural outdoor skills. These skills are learned from mentoring and coaching. Having a band of people around you to teach you various skills is extremely important. Here is a group of men who bring others together to learn how to hunt, hike, fish, navigate, and other back-country skills.
I fully support these guys- their mission is so aligned with what we do with Adventure IQ and getting guys of the couch and into the outdoors.
The interview is with John Harvey who has a heart for teaching others.
Checkout their website at Solidrockoutdoorsmen.com
BTW- sorry for the delay this week- had two hockey games back-to-back and been geocaching with the family. I may move this to a by-weekly podcast through the summer since we are so busy doing stuff!
Main topic here is an interview with Josh Shroyer and growing up in adventure- although I did get into a hockey and kilt tagent as a lead in...
Watching Josh move from boyhood to manhood has been quite the adventure for us...he is patient-kind-and at the same time very rough and tumble.
Days after breaking a collar bone he was back on the slopes inviting others into adventure.
The backcountry and vehicles are not new to each other. Part of the problem we face today is that a few groups and organizations decide to put everyone from an enthusiast group into the same category. This happens on all sides of the fence.
The Idaho ATV Association makes sure that riders know how to be responsible riders. They work to educate on responsible stewardship of the environment including reporting trail violations. They also volunteer hundreds of hours maintaining trails for use by everyone.
A large percentage of ATVs are used by hunters, who shoulder more than 95% of the financial burden to protect game and non-game animals. Yet a few elitist feel that they need to target all those who ride.
ATVs are another adventure that brings families together and gets people into the outdoors. I don't own one and I don't want to see them where I hunt- but putting all ATV enthusiast in the same class is unwarranted. These guys bust their butts to promote the outdoors to many who might not be out there camping, geo-caching, fishing, etc.
So to my elitist brethren- step off- at least listen to the good work these guys do to protect the environment.
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We are so fortunate to have a kiddo that loves the outdoors. From the beginning we have included Abeni in our life of adventure...and she has gravitated to a lifestyle that includes camping, backpacking, hunting, archery, snow-sports, mountain biking, fishing, and anything else that involves outdoor recreation. I'm way ahead of the production schedule but wanted to get this out there due to some email request on family adventures, so this is a re-broadcast of a show I did last spring talking about kids and adventure. I like to think it was more about the way we introduced her to adventure and how we practice many of the skills in our own backyard BEFORE we go to the back-country. Check out our videos on the website so you can see how we play as a family when we hunt, hike, fish, and enjoy each other in the outdoors... www.adventureiq.com www.adventureiq.libsyn.com www.youtube.com/adventureiq1995
She isn't suffering from Nature Deficit Syndrome.
Growing up in a family that loves adventure. We have had a chance to go after Abeni's heart through every kind of outdoor adventure from simple weekend camping trips with lots of hikes, bike trips, and campfire snuggle time to complex outings involving helicopter rides, multi-day hikes in slot canyons, and tours of national parks.
After interviewing my wife Melissa, Abby asked if she could talk about adventure. So here- you get to hear the heart of a child- a very adventurous child.
Don't forget next week is the Scooter's Youth Hunting Camp. We are happy to announce that Scott's website is now up.
www.scootersyouthhuntingcamp.com
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One of our first dates was a canoe trip. She loves outdoor photography, trail building, and camping. She has been tipped over in freezing cold water, stranded when our rig high-centered on a back-country road, and even broke her collar bone.
Still she has had the opportunity to come out of her shell, learn how to rappel, scuba dive, shoot archery, bike across the desert, and kayak surf the coast.
Her eyes were opened to all the possibilities life could give, mine have been opened to the stillness of a single breath...
My adventure buddy, mother of my child, a best friend, awesome support staff, and my wife...
I grew up watching Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, reading about Teddy Roosevelt, and wanted to hang with some last tribe in Rwanda (showing my age) Somewhere along the way I fell in the love with the idea of "Safari".
Following my "Adventure DNA", I have traveled all over the world including several out-of-the-way places in Africa.I had a chance to sit down with a couple of the guys from Safari Club International and learned quite a bit about their organization.
Don't forget about our t-shirt contest- send in your book list and have your name entered to win one of our cool "LIVE LIKE YOU GOT A PAIR" t-shirts!
BTW- I need YOU to go to iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and VOTE/RATE us!!!! We want to make this the NUMBER #1 outdoor podcast on iTunes and spread the Adventure IQ message of "Get of the couch" and "Live like you got a pair!"
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If you are into any kind of water sports you need to be aware of the critters you are transferring between bodies of water. Fish species and plant life can easily be choked out by not properly cleaning up your boat or other watercraft.
The Pacific States Fisheries is focusing on the potential effects these organisms have on our fish population.
Checkout our website and videos at www.adventureiq.com
Adventure IQ used recycled ions to create this podcast...
This is actually a repost of a previous show-- but it is reposted by request.
Communicating well will make the difference in your abilities to lead in projects, lead your family, and lead in the outdoors.
Hope you enjoy this repost...
Not every kid gets blessed with an uncle who will take them on a last minute backpacking trip with a bunch of psychotic ex-military bushmen...traversing desert, cactus, never-ending climbs, and a "bear" in our camp. So in it's place is one of the greatest camps I've come across for introducing kids to hunting and the outdoors...Scooter's Youth Hunt Camp
Scott has been running this camp for several years and we get a kick out doing the survival series for him.
You can help out kids who sometimes, this is their only exposure to the outdoors by contacting Scott...
...btw... my nephew did very well on his first backpacking trip...inspite of the "bear" that woke me up...
I've been to Turkey...I love to eat Turkey...I've even been called a Turkey. I once or twice have quit a habit or two- "cold turkey"...
Enough with the play on words...I'm a rookie when it comes to Turkey hunting so I took the opportunity at the Idaho Sportsman's Show to talk to the experts from the National Wild Turkey Federation.
BTW- I just got back from my second trip to Moab with under three weeks between the trips- this time with Melissa and Abeni. There is video posted at youtube.com/adventureiq1995
We are also looking for sponsors for the show...if you would like to reach a larger and diverse audience- please let me know...
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Just got in from my Utah and Colorado adventures. Between workshops I had a chance to sit down with my cohort, Vern and discuss the benefits of outdoor education, learning how to lead others in the outdoors and other random words.
I will be posting my Utah and Colorado hikes and adventures later...
Don't forget to check out our website (www.adventureiq.com) and our youtube station...
Getting our kiddo into the outdoors has never been a problem...but for some it is a new experience...it is one of the reasons I created Adventure IQ.
I had an awesome interview with the US Fish and Game Departments...the ONLY government agency that would grant me an interview at the Sportsman Show.
BTW...I am in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming doing some adventuring- but will podcast when I can...
Check us out on iTunes and YouTube...
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Who knew fly fishing could be so cool and so....well "Zen".
The idea of being on a river, the rhythm of your line dancing on on the water, a trout rising to the surface to take your fly..
During the Idaho Sportsman's Show I had a great conversation with Rex from Fly Logic. Rex presented the gospel of fly fishing to me in a way that any true disciple of faith would. I am truly impressed with the craftsmanship of their equipment and the humility that they present their knowledge. Walking into the Fly Logic booth I felt at ease.
Check out their site at www.flylogic.com
Harry Harlos was the first person to introduce me to the concept of fly fishing. He was smart enough to read a book and then experiment. I can't learn like that...I need professional help. That is where Blue Fly Cafe comes in.
I had the opportunity to meet Mike of Blue Fly Cafe and learned allot about fly fishing. A local company with a global audience. These guys are down to earth fly fishing folks.
Check out their web site at www.blueflycafe.com
A few years ago I saw my first wild Big Horn Sheep...which then began a passion to learn more about them and then eventually get involved in building watersheds for them...which involved cool stuff like taking my family on helicopter trips to build "guzzlers" in the Owyee Mountains.
At the 2009 Idaho Sportsman Show I had the opportunity to talk with Lloyd Oldenburg a retired wildlife biologist, board member on the Wild Sheep Foundation, and by far one of the most recognized experts on Big Horn Sheep...
For more information go to www.idahowildsheep.org
I love water sports- and though my background has never included a jet boat tour- I'm excited about this opportunity. At the Idaho Sportsman's Show I had a chance to talk with Brandy from Hell's Canyon Adventures. Hope to shoot a video of this soon...
I have kids and I have guns...I want to keep them safe and separate from each other...
During the 2009 Idaho Sportsman Show I had the opportunity to do several interviews. In this series I will feature some of my special guest. In this interview I talked with Tom Anderson from Safety Bullet. This is an ingenious device that helps to make all firearms safer. For more information go to safetybullet.com
Unfortunately- Hunters and Fisherman have to pay for everyone else to enjoy access to wildlife- but the fee increase is long overdue to keep life as we know it in Idaho
This is a great cause to rally around-- please check out our website for more information... www.adventureiq.com
Here is a salute to the women who mix it up in the outdoors! A special interview with Valerie Alley
The world of adventure volunteerism...for more information about this please visit our website at www.adventureiq.com
Hydrate or Die!!! I've been stuck in the desert for two days without water and it is not a fun experience
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Trying to repost this in to iTunes...for more information please go to www.adventureiq.com