THE MONTHLY ESCAPE

June 2026 Edition

Behind the scenes, fresh momentum, and a quick favor 

Hey ,

This month’s newsletter is a little different.

Instead of a full adventure recap, I wanted to give you a behind the scenes look at what has been going on over here lately. A lot of my time has gone into moving Wilde Escape to a new host, cleaning up the website, and making sure everything is finally running the way it should.

To be honest, it took me weeks to figure it all out.

The good news is that everything should now be back up and running. And if you are reading this, I have one small favor to ask:

Please hit reply and send me one simple message: GOT IT

That would mean a lot and would help me confirm the new setup is actually working.

I also wrote about this whole transition on another website, but since it is not outdoor-related, I will spare you the details here.

What I really want to get back to is more of the good stuff, like camping more, filming more, and creating helpful content for people who want to spend more time outside without overcomplicating it.

Since Wilde Escape has a new host and a bit of a makeover, I wanted to publish a fresh blog post just to make sure everything was working smoothly. I had planned to finish it before this newsletter went out, but ran out of time. The post I am wrapping up is another beginner car camping checklist, and I am hoping to have it live by next week.

If you want the checklist once it is up, just reply and let me know. No need to sign up for anything extra since you are already here. I am planning to include it in next month’s newsletter, although now that I am writing this, I may just send the link out as soon as it is ready.

🏕️ THIS MONTH’S ESCAPE

This month’s escape has been less about miles on the trail and more about building a better website. The focus is also to make better resources for beginners.

It is easy to look at a blog, video, or newsletter and only see the finished version. What you do not always see is the time spent rebuilding things in the background so the adventure can keep moving forward.

That has been this season for me.

Not the most exciting kind of outdoor story, but it matters. And if this email landed in your inbox the way it should, then the work was worth it.

🔧 FIELD TESTED WISDOM

This month’s tested tip: 3 summer reminders worth knowing

• Heat can shut down a hike faster than most people expect. If you start feeling dizzy, nauseous, unusually weak, or confused, stop early, get into shade, and cool down before things get worse.

Learn more at the National Park Service

• Tick prevention starts before you hit the trail. I’ve gotten a few of them already and it SUCKS. Treat clothing and gear with permethrin, use an EPA registered repellent, stay toward the center of the trail, then shower and do a full tick check when you get home.

Check out the CDC website for more info

• If the air looks smoky or smells off, check air quality before you head outside. Cut back on hard effort when smoke is in the air, and remember that cloth masks do not protect against wildfire smoke.

Check out AirNow

⚙️ GEAR THAT ACTUALLY WORKS

Road iD: It’s worth it!

I have been paying for it for years and wear it daily, whether I am at work, on a hike, out for a bike ride, backpacking, or just going about my normal life. I like knowing my important information is in one place for first responders if it is ever needed.

It is basically a simple way to carry critical information without having to rely on having your wallet or phone with you at the exact moment something goes wrong.

If you want the longer version, I wrote about it here years ago, check it out here.

🚨 PREPAREDNESS CORNER

One of the easiest mistakes people make outdoors is assuming help will be easy to reach if something goes wrong.

Preparedness does not always mean carrying more gear. Sometimes it means carrying the right information, checking conditions before you leave, knowing your route, or making sure someone knows where you are headed.

Simple still wins.

Before your next hike, ride, or camping trip, ask yourself one question, “If something went sideways, how quickly could someone help you?”

This is why I always carry a GPS, tell my Mum where I’m going, and always have a backup plan.

Thanks again for being part of this adventure!

I know this was a shorter newsletter, but I love all the emails I receive and feel that this is truly a community of people who know life is too short for boring weekends.

And remember, the best escape is the one you actually take. Start planning your next one now!

Reminder, reply GOT IT

Then get off your device and spend 5 minutes outside!

📧 Forward this to a friend who needs more adventure in their life.