Hey there. Question for you. I have a chance to take two of my boys on a long weekend trip and I have always wanted to see the huge trees in California. We will either go in March or April. It would be fun to Tent Camp. Do you have a preference? I think there will be a lot more snow in Sequoia National Park because it is at a higher elevation. Our flights would also be cheaper flying to Sequoia though so that's a plus. If you've been to either of these would love to know what you think. Thank you!

We Love Alex Honnold! As soon as I heard this interview with him after he free solo'd Taipei 101, it immediately resonated with me. He helped me gain a greater sense of happiness and respect for “doing hard things”. Check out what he says and the importance of experiencing real fear as you see some of the things we did on our last wilderness Survival Camping trip in 12°F weather! What was a lesson you learned from doing a really hard thing?

I know this isn't our typical DIY Post but with the cooling temperatures of Fall, you may be going camping or getting cozy around a campfire soon. With the traditional campfire method like the "teepee" or "log cabin", you have to keep going back to the fire to add more and more logs as it gets going. With this hybrid method, you don't have to sit and wait anymore. Lite it and get back to setting up your camp and enjoying your surroundings. What is your favorite way to make a campfire? This video can also be found in our "Wilderness Survival" Course.