It's almost Christmas, and Trapper Claus has returned to celebrate the holidays with another Week of Wishes giveaway. Through December 23rd, I'll be giving away one fantastic prize every day and ...

As the heat of summer passes and the days grow shorter and darker, I find myself in a contemplative mood. I’ve faced a few brutal winters in my day, wandering the backwood trails in search of game ...

When you’re out in the wilds, you can’t afford to eat snacks that will slow you down. Maybe you’re in the final push in a long summer hike up a rugged mountainside; perhaps you need all your focus ...

As a man of the world, I don’t believe in miracle cures. If you want something done, the best way to see it through is with some honest work, determination, and maybe a mite of stubbornness. But wh...

When planning a camping trek out into the wilds, preparedness is key. Whether you’re sleeping beneath the stars for the deer hunting season or spending one night camped in your own backyard, you wi...

When the dog days of summer show their teeth, I take extra care when packing my possibles bag. There’s nothing worse than trekking to a mountain lake and kicking back in your buckskins, only to fin...

Leg 3: Monument Valley, Arizona to Sacramento, California After spending the day taking in the stunning beauty of Monument Valley, Arizona, and enjoying a refreshing night of sleep under the star...

Leg 2: Hollow Mountain to Monument Valley, Arizona Part two of the Elevated Trail Squad's spring road trip picks up right where part one left off: in Hollow Mountain, Utah. After refueling with a ...

Presenting Sponsor for Big 12 Football, Basketball Media Days and New Football Studio Show on ESPN+ Forest Grove, Ore. – June 2022 – Starting on July 1st, Old Trapper will be entering into a new pa...