The price of eggs has had zero affect on my life. The price of bacon on the other hand has been crazy to see how much it has gone up the last couple years.
If you're not already very proficient and capable at riding dirt bikes on single track then I would recommend very strongly against that. Especially if you're planning on throwing weight on your back, you will crash and hurt yourself in the first quarter mile. No doubt in my mind.
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Grew up in the mountains. Been skiing/snowboarding my whole life. My wife taught lessons to little kids ages 3 to 10 for I think 12 years or so. I would imagine every ski resort in the US has a magic carpet/rope tow bunny hill at it. That's where a 5 year old whose never skied before will be...
I know a guy who once called the authorities in WY to ask what the fine was for hunting as non res in the wilderness. They told him the number, he said cool, and went hunting.
Its perfect for that, that's what I use mine for and also random shit around the house. Milwaukee 16" is what I have. Make sure you keep the chain sharp and stay up on that, that's the biggest thing. And the bigger the battery you use, the better it will cut.
I agree, first 2 years needs to be an all out blitz, starting on day 1. Best chance to make meaningful change will be before the 2026 mid terms. But in the meantime we've at least stopped the bleeding.
I learned as a high school kid going snowboarding with my buddies after school and hunting all Fall in the Cascades... I'm sure you have many more years behind the wheel. Go learn and good luck on your hunt, hoping you fill your tag [emoji106]
This is the mindset I try to maintain as well. Working to have this way of thinking be your new norm will provide immense stress, anxiety and depression relief for a lot of people. Science backs this claim.
I would highly recommend this book to everyone in this thread. Alot of anxiety and...