The mountains of Colorado are a popular destination for trail runners, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. But it is also home to a variety of dangerous animals. In this story of determination, focus, and downright luck, we’ll look at Travis Kauffman’s ten minute battle between man and predator. Travis Kauffman was hiking down a trail outside of FortContinue reading “Travis Kauffman: Lion Slayer”
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Modern Survival: Amanda Eller
On May 8th, a 35 year old physical therapist and yoga instructor got in her car, and headed out to the Makawao Forest Reserve, on the Northern side of Maui, Hawaii. She was dressed in yoga pants and a tank top. Her goal, a three mile hike, was about to become a very, very dangerousContinue reading “Modern Survival: Amanda Eller”
What is Modern Survival?
Since the first days of mankind, humans have been locked in a constant struggle against one, inescapable, permanent thing. Death. This battle has become known as… Survival. A car crash, an active shooter, an earthquake. These are all examples of a Modern Survival situation. Modern Survival is a term I first heard from Mike Glover,Continue reading “What is Modern Survival?”
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