About

Sole Adventure exists to inform and inspire passionate bowhunters of all types.

The Author

There is something truly amazing about harvesting a wild animal with a bow and arrow. It takes an immense amount of dedication, patience, skill, and yes, ultimately a bit of luck. This pursuit is something that has changed my life, and it is something that I want to share with others.

Any bowhunter that is honest will readily admit that they are on a journey of continuous growth and change. We are constantly learning new things, and often discovering that what we thought we knew may not always be true.

I am on a constant quest to know more about hunting techniques, wildlife behavior, conservation, outdoors skills, and developments in archery equipment. I hope you will join me in that adventure!

What does “Sole Adventure” mean?

What is a sole? Well in one sense it is a part of a shoe, right? “Sole” can also be defined as
“being the only one” or “functioning on independent power”. In another sense, “sole” is a word play on “soul”. These three aspects of “sole” are critical to what Sole Adventure is.

A sole adventure is about being outdoors, exploring on foot. It is about discovering nature and wilderness. It is about finding new places and experiencing open spaces. A sole adventure is also about leaving the comforts of my daily life and pushing myself to do something on my own. Finally, a sole (soul) adventure is where I rediscover who I am, and why I am here.

About the Author

I am a husband to one very patient and understanding woman, a father to two amazing kids, a hunter of several wild game species, and an outdoor writer. I love to share my passion for the outdoors with others through stories of success and failure.  I have written for various outlets and publications including Bowhunting.com, Wired to Hunt, Elk Hunter, Western Hunter, Driftwood Outdoors, Bow Adventures, Bow America, and others.  I am also a member of the Elite Archery Factory Pro Staff, the Real Avid Field Staff, and the Minox Optics Adventure Team.  Please feel free to contact me.

“It’s paradoxical that the death of your quarry is besides the point and at the same time the whole point. A chase without a kill as its object is like a journey without a destination; a kill without a chase employing all the hunter’s craft is killing, not hunting.”

- Philip Caputo

 
  • http://azwanderings.com/ AZWanderings

    Mark,

    Congrats on a great looking site. Absolutely dig the layout and the content. Wanted to thank you for the kind words over at AZ Wanderings and I look forward to following your adventures here. Keep up the great work.

    Ben

    • http://soleadventure.com/ Mark

      Ben, thanks for stopping by! I love what you are doing over at AZ Wanderings. I really like the SW, and through blogs like yours I get to “visit” there often.

  • http://www.run-a-roundranch.blogspot.com TexWisGirl

    heybjk is right – you’ve got a great writing style. :)

  • http://murphyfish-musing.blogspot.com/ john wooldridge

    Excellent site Mark, came across you via the OBN.
    Regards,
    John

  • rick

    Great site.

  • http://www.freshtraxoutdoors.com Tom Ryle

    Hey Mark,

    Just subscribed from the home computer as well…need my “Sole” fix on the weekends too. Love your last post and expect 2012 will be fantastic for you and your family.

    Best,
    Tom