Outdoor News and Education

September 5th, 2014 (Ikkattooq to Eqalugaarniarfik) Miles Walked: 6.5 Ikkattooq Hut      I woke up staring at rain on the hut windows.  Not a good sign!  I only had 6.5 miles to complete today but even that relatively short distance could be a problem if my rain gear became saturated again....

September 4th, 2014 (Canoe Center to Ikkattooq) Miles Walked: 13.5 Canoe Center Hut     I was a little too well hydrated last night and woke up in the middle of the night.  Just outside the hut, while "adjusting my hydration level", I looked up and noticed the faint shadows...

September 3 rd , 2014 (Katiffik to Canoe Center) Distance Walked: 12.5 Miles Katiffik hat     The hut was very comfortable and I slept well last night. When I stepped outside I quickly discovered the resident arctic hare that was mentioned in the shelter journal as a frequent visitor. While he took...

September 2nd, 2014 (Kangerlussuaq to Katiffik) Distance Walked: 15 Miles Arriving in Kangerlussuaq     I flew into Kangerlussuaq on the daily flight from Copenhagen and rejoiced in the fact that I had finally arrived in Greenland and was now well north of the Arctic Circle. The airport is an...

I was interviewed last night on ABC's Nightline as a survival expert discussing the lost Nevada family that was successfully rescued yesterday. Their story demonstrates once again that staying calm and having a strong will to live are the two most important tools needed to survive. Check out the story...

Parents, don't miss out on the opportunity to camp with your family in Prospect Park on September 21st.  The lottery is tomorrow (9/11), and there are only 30 spots available.  You can register here (http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/registration) and don't forget that we rent all the gear you'll need for a successful outing.

Day 2 is done and I was able to check out some great products today including brands we've been carrying and those we'll be adding in 2014. Primus debuted some smaller, and less expensive stoves geared towards tailgating parties. While the colors are not yet set in stone we're hoping...

  Definitely a busy but fun day here at OR. Already added a few new brands for 2014 and some items may be in our shop in the coming weeks. Some of the product highlights of the day were a really well though out backpack that includes a built in...

Out at Outdoor Retailer Summer checking out gear for next summer and a few immediate additions. Known as the Open Air Demo or Day Zero, today was a great chance to check out some new kayaks, canoes, SUP's, and more. The show begins in earnest tomorrow and I'm looking forward...