Stories
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The Clarinet, The Space Odyssey, and The Art of Hating to Lose
I hate listening to my own voice. Most of you can probably relate. It’s painful. But I forced myself to listen to this recent conversation I had on the Through The Dip podcast, and it brought up some stuff I haven’t really articulated before.
We Need to Protect Public Lands, and We’re Doing it All Wrong
The fight over public lands has been brewing for a long time, and the outdoor industry has thrust itself into the fray. We have the economic influence, and we wear it like a badge of honor. But there’s a problem with that approach. Nobody else fucking cares.
How a Mean Customer Changed FERAL Forever
It was 2017, very early in my journey at FERAL. We were still in our original tiny bungalow, and it had been a very slow day.
Our Community Built this Shop. Literally.
It's the most common question we get. “What's the story behind the sign on the door?” It's a little odd. But our story is a little odd too - and the sign on the door is a big part of it.
FERAL is coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan!
Hi everyone, I wanted to take a moment to connect with you and share some exciting news about our journey and expansion to Grand Rapids, MI!
Dear Trail Curmudgeon: More People on the Trail is Not the Problem, It’s the Solution
It’s becoming the new narrative. Our trails are being “loved to death”. The trails are seeing a record number of visitors and everyone has an opinion about what that means for the future of our public lands.
