Adventure In Adventure Out“Seven Sisters” – Beautiful Mountains – Beautiful Song
For those of us that live in the Pioneer Valley, the Seven Sisters Range is a common sight from many vantages. This lovely range is an anomaly in that it runs roughly east west and was created as molten rock erupted through fissures in the bedrock. I have hiked these hills many, many times and never tire of the views that can be beholden from the many vistas along its 9 plus miles. Another delight here in the valley is the depth of talent in the musical realm, as well as dozens of venues in which to experience it. Brooks Williams lived here in the valley and recorded many recordings on the valley label Signature Sounds. Please check out his lovely song – “Seven Sisters” here.
Bald Eagle – Swimming
After several failed attempts to majestically snatch a meal from the lake… this bald eagle decides to swim for his lunch.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/87xNpOYOlQ4?rel=0
Enjoy!
Using your knife – tips and tricks!
Proper knife use is something that can easily be taken for granted and this video demonstrates some excellent techniques that will help you learn how to safely and effectively use your knife in the field.
Beyond the obvious hazards of accidental injury, proper knife use is important in terms of the longevity of your blade as well as the energy expenditure of using the tool. In a survival situation, it is vital that you conserve energy and prevent unnecessary wear and tear on your body such as blisters and pulled or fatigued muscles.
One of the techniques used later in this video , known as ‘batoning’, is an exceptionally useful skill for accessing the dry, inner portions of smaller branches. Dry wood can be found hidden inside dead tree branches even after days of constant rain. Here is another video that demonstrates this skill in a different context:
An important safety note concerning batoning is that if it is done incorrectly the blade of the knife can easily snap off and go flying at you or a bystander. Make sure to give yourself plenty of space and use eye protection when possible while using this skill. This defiantly a task meant only for fixed blade, full tang knives!
Enjoy!
