Latest from the Man Cave
Tribes
How big is your tribe?
Does it follow the main pack of civilization and society?
I have come to realize that my tribe is in a bit of a minority…
There are facts to support this too!
We don’t buy a new car every five years, if ever.
We all try to ride…
Mt. Albert Edward
Why do we climb mountains?
It is really a completely redundant and pointless endeavour. It supplies no basic needs, and doesn’t advance the human race.
Yet we do it. In fact, on the labour day weekend of this 2013th year AD, me and 106 other people cli…
The Cumberland Community Forest needs YOU!
The lush forests surrounding the Village of Cumberland are enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year who come to the area for both recreation and relaxation. Beautiful walking and hiking paths and renowned mountain biking trails zigzag through a thriv…
Helly Hansen Odin Fastpack Ski Shell and Odin Belay Insulated Jacket Review
The middle of August may seem like an odd time to review a couple of jackets designed for the winter. However, this week marked the release of a number of teasers for this year’s crop of ski movies, including Sweet Grass Productions Valhalla and …
Banshee Prime Long-Term Review
January, in BC, isn’t the best time to start testing a mountain bike, especially when you are an avid skier. However, after my Prime pre-production frame arrived in January of 2012, I committed to getting some rides in, even as the powder beckone…
SPAM BOTS!
Recieved this “comment” today…twice…
You write really good read, I think this article is full I feel a kind of cultural atmosphere, I hope the author can continue to maintain this mood, to continue to write articles so that more readers can feel th…
Thursday
I’m still at the office. I am writing this post out of commitment to my goal of a blog a week. Right now, I am struggling with my finances – working out how I will pay the bills and then pay the bills that pay the bills. Fun (not).
I think its a good n…
A book
Well, I am just squeaking this week’s blog post in under the wire. It’s been a busy week!
I would like to talk about a book I am reading. It’s an oldie but a goodie.
This book arrived in my life quite by chance. Well, maybe it was fate. I was in Winni…
TED and Biking
I am currently in the middle of preparing an application for the TED Fellows program. The form asks several questions, most of which I had little problem answering. There is one, however, that has me stumped:
Can you share a memorable anecdote from you…
Elevating Chaos
This has been a rather stressful week. Transitioning from my idyllic weekend in farmland Saskatchewan, Monday hit harder than a ten ton truck.
A couple of years ago, I was the stage manager for the ‘Barn’ at the Vancouver Island Music Festival. I thoug…
The “Why”
Welcome to the home of Braxton Consulting (a.k.a. Andrew Gower).
Before we get on with blog posts, philosophical ramblings, and reviews/reports on equipment I am looking at, let’s talk about me and why the hell I am doing this site anyways.
I get things stuck in my head that need to come out. I also do some gear reviews and testing on the side. This page provides me the platform to say what I am thinking, and pass on things I learn about life. Originally focussed on gear reviews and advenetures, the path I have been following has diverged somewhat, so now you will hear about many topics – all shared with passion.
Clients
