Resources For The Climb

Wild at Heart

The book that named the ache in a lot of men before we had words for it — adventure, battle, and a beauty to fight for.

John Eldredge

Halftime

A practical guide for moving from success to significance in the second half of life, written for men in the thick of it.

Bob Buford

The Way of the Superior Man

A blunt, useful look at purpose, discipline, and relationships for men who are done coasting.

David Deida

No Man Left Behind

A field manual for building the kind of men’s ministry that actually changes lives instead of just filling a Saturday.

Patrick Morley

Desert Solitaire

Not a faith book — a reminder of why silence and wild places do something to a man’s soul that a screen never will.

Edward Abbey

Point Man

How a man leads his family without dominating it — practical, Scripture-rooted, and honest about failure.

Steve Farrar

The Art of Manliness Podcast

Wide-ranging conversations on virtue, skill, and living an examined life — not exclusively faith-based, but consistently sharpening.

Wild at Heart Radio

Short, direct episodes on masculinity, God, and the battle every man is fighting whether he admits it or not.

MeatEater

Hunting and the outdoors done with real craft — a reminder of the discipline and patience the wild still teaches.

30 Days in the Wilderness

A month-long devotional pairing Scripture with outdoor challenges — built for mornings on the porch or nights at camp.

Starting a Men’s Trail Group

A step-by-step guide to launching a small group built around hikes, hunts, and honest conversation instead of a folding chair circle.

The Midlife Gear Checklist

What actually earns a spot in the pack for a weekend reset — no gimmicks, just gear that holds up.