Sharing my adventures and travels.
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● Featured essay
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Western Iowa, where I live, is prone to severe weather events, including tornadoes, derechos, blizzards, and flooding. These hazards can rapidly disrupt critical infrastructure, making reliable communication both a challenge and a necessity. A robust P.A.C.E. (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communications plan is essential for families, organizations, and emergency responders…
● Latest Essays
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Top 10 Mistakes People Make when Overlanding in Remote Areas and How to Mitigate Them
When overlanding outside of cellular coverage, it’s essential to be prepared for any challenges that may arise. Here are the top 10 mistakes people make…
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Essential Items for a Wilderness First Aid Kit
When venturing into the wilderness, it is crucial to be prepared for any potential emergencies that may arise. One of the most important tools to…
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What about Bears?
When engaging in dispersed camping in areas inhabited by brown bears and black bears without cellular service, it is crucial to be well-prepared and informed…
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Water Treatment: My Preferred Tools
Below, I am going over the different methods for making water gathered in the wilderness safe for consumption in detail… Before we remove bad things…
● About Me
I’m Alain, a professional fine art landscape photographer, videographer, and educator, often travelling off-road to get to great photography locations.
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