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Roof Topping: Lessons in Social Engineering from a Clandestine Photographer

Editor’s Note: ITS does not condone trespassing, picking locks that aren’t yours, or breaking and entering. We engaged “Adventure Dan”… View Article

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Climbing the Tower: How to Recognize You’re Off Course and Pursue Mentorship

The other day, I saw a beautiful sunset that lit up the entire night sky in orange, red and purple. There… View Article

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The Best Way Out is Always Through: Lessons Learned On the Road

Operating on a recommendation from another couple that had recently passed through Jackson, WY we bouncily climbed dirt roads in… View Article

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Adventures in Unpreparedness: Letting the Spirit of Adventure Override Common Sense

I’ve always been a big fan of the outdoors and have recently become more interested in the Overland Community. Taking… View Article

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Forecast the Weather Like Daniel Boone

Technology has brought the world a long way, enabling us to consume more information in a few short minutes on… View Article

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10 Wilderness Survival Lessons From Hatchet

The other day I was sorting through some old books and stumbled upon a childhood favorite, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen…. View Article

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Lessons Learned from the Los Angeles International Airport Shooting

There are several lessons learned from the LAX shooting on November 1, 2013 in California, but first, I want to… View Article

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Gun Fighting is a Skill That Requires More Training, Not More Information

Editor-in-Chief’s Note: Please join us in welcoming back former Navy SEAL and current Director of Training at  Center Mass Group,… View Article

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Stories From The Force: The Dreaded Sound of “Click”

Disclaimer: All names have been changed as to protect the identity of those involved. Sounds. There are many each of… View Article

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