I’M QUINCY KOETZ

An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...

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 By Quincy Koetz

Top 5 Snowboarding Destinations and Resorts

I’m pleased to announce that The Pursuit of Life has a guest post this week from fellow travel blogger, Megan Gates. Here’s some excellent destinations for a snowboarding vacation! Megan Gates is an active blogger who provides written work to the blogosphere pertaining to NYC Rentals, Hamptons Real Estate Listings, h...

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Short Winter Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

You can’t escape the snow… even in the desert Winter in Joshua Tree means snow in the desert I suppose one of the advantages of having roots all across America is that I’m always on the run. My university just began its winter break and with the help of some very cheap plane tickets, I...

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How to Buy Mountaineering Boots

A simple guide to buying footwear for mountaineers Perhaps you’re an aspiring mountaineer or a seasoned veteran and you want to get some boots to match your sport. Mountaineering boots, as I have learned, are a serious investment and should be taken as seriously as you would any safety gear. After all, you’re trusting your...

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