Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIf you’re like most people in the preparedness space, you’ve stocked food, secured water, and thought through the basics. But have you prepped for the silent AI-bomb that’s already hitting your mindset? While you’re focused on the obvious—natural disasters, supply chain collapses, power outages. AI is quietly working behind the scenes to manipulate what you believe, how you react, and what you choose to do next. And the worst part? You might not even realize it’s happening. TL;DR: AI isn’t just changing what you see—it’s shaping how you think, feel, and decide. If you…

We were surrounded by rock outcroppings that felt like another world. As we rode along the sandy and decomposed-granite singletrack, I looked up and noticed a rock drop. I turned the bars and pedaled up the steep, undulating rock face, which was full of elongated spines, cracks, and divots. As I pedaled the Aventon Current ADV, I noticed how completely silent the motor was, enabling me to absorb the surrounding sounds of nature and immerse myself in the location. Despite being quiet, the power delivery was strong, smooth, and punchy. The Auto Mode didn’t detract from the motor’s clean execution,…

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Red Dawn (1984) opens like no other film from its era. It begins with one of the most memorable first scenes of the decade. One moment, it’s a typical morning in small-town America. The next enemy paratroopers are falling from the sky, shooting teachers, and turning a sleepy high school into a war zone. What follows is a mix of teenage rebellion, Cold War anxiety, and 1980s action-movie intensity. A group of high schoolers—played by Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Grey, and others—retreat into the mountains and slowly transform from scared kids into guerrilla fighters. It’s over-the-top…

In the age of big box retailers and online shopping, local, independent gear shops are an endangered species. When REI or Backcountry can always offer a lower price than the small gear store, how does it survive? Evan Maynard, founder of Gearhouse in Seattle, may have found the answer: build community. Part gear rental shop, part hangout space, and part trip organizer, Gearhouse makes the outdoors more accessible and more communal, proving the power of connection. What Is Gearhouse? When Maynard moved to Seattle, like many other transplants, he was excited to check out the outdoor opportunities there. There were…

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