
mount surpise scout 2
Today I decided to explore more of the lower elevations on the north slope of Mount Surprise just one gully east of the camp I discovered a few days ago. On this trip I parked my truck on a pull-off from Route 2 in Shelburne just east of the Town and Country Motor Inn.

weak rifle magazine springs
A Bear That is a Scout Training Aide On my first Universe Rebel scout I had the fortune to meet a black bear that was busy working a hunters bait station. Apples and a salt block had been placed on a stump and the bear had been digging there when I came into the area

airport flight paths
On my two recent Mount Surprise Scout 1 and Mount Surprise Scout 2 explorations I experienced low flying aircraft almost directly above my position. On the first scout the aircraft was a small propeller driven private aircraft. On the second scout three large military cargo type aircraft roared overhead. With aircraft suddenly appearing from behind

mount surprise scout 3
On my third scout on the slopes of Mount Surprise Universe Rebel made a way to its first mountain summit in the White Mountains in the Great North Woods. It’s been a day of constant drenching rain, increasingly thick jungle-like foliage as trees and shrubs sprout fresh Spring leaves and shoots, blown-down trees by the […]

the wild must win in the end
As I approach 60 years of age exploring these remote mountains and forests I am strong as an ox. Nature has tried to kill me several times and has failed to do so. Never-the-less one day it will succeed - I expect that. I will continue to do as I always have strong and free…

Rifle Barrel Condom
I, Universe Rebel, have created what I call “The Rifle Barrell Condom” to prevent debris from entering the barrel of my rifles which could be disastrous when firing the rifle - causing the barrel to burst or at least the bullet to go astray…

middle mount moriah scout 1
Here I bushwack Middle Moriah Mountain to discover unexpected interesting things both natural and man-made…

Mount Surprise scout 4
Another exploration of Mount Surprise where I spent many a day in the 1980’s and 1990’s which I know like the back of my hand…

Middle Mount Moriah scout 2
Unexpected interesting things in nature to find while exploring the mountains and forests of the northern Great North Woods. I am the Universe Rebel.

Sako .375 h&H magnum thump
I purchased a new Sako ,375 Holland & Holland Magnum rifle. This rifle is so powerful it is used against elephant and rhino in Africa. It goes well against body armor, 4 thick railroad plates, and vehicle engine blocks like butter.
Come and Take It.