An homage to the zeitgeist of a life outdoors from two generations or so ago. All of the machines represent the self reliance of the participants, meaning if you wanted a fishing boat, you built it yourself. These folks were not borrow the money types to bankroll your life outdoors.


Concept illustration of backcountry camping cat. Note historic skis in racks and prototype skis with anti-diving tips in foreground.

Redesign of my old 1960 Oldsmobile Fiesta wagon. Note custom fishing gear and central Idaho destination decals on windshield.

A man and his dog off to the mountain in their Alpine.

This is the world’s fastest canoe, powered by Lycoming aircraft engine. Note the sunken airplane in the top view. Also study the floor of the craft carefully to tell the story.

What can I say? When you are in your flying boat everyone gives you your space.

Partying down at the Winter Inn in Warren Idaho. Winter access over the snow or through the air.

Snow bound and happy. Study this cool travel trailer with the contents inside and out. Oh yeah, check out sup;its in the wagon.

This boat motor looks cooler than it works.


Ever hear of the Edsel? It was a car, built by Henry Ford’s grandson, Edsel. It failed big! Check out the brand of skis…
















