Ben Tirpak

1 week ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Ben Tirpak

We spend a lot of time here on SkillsetMag, focusing on men, but this month, there’s a special day that requires us knuckledraggers to pay a little extra attention to the opposite sex. Relax, you didn’t forget your anniversary again, and no, it’s not Valentine’s Day (That’s February)Of course, I’m talking about Mother’s Day, the most important female day in most of our lives. Because, let’s face it, guys, without her, we wouldn’t exist. Do you want to be a true alpha male this Mother’s Day?

1 week ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Ben Tirpak

For over a dozen years now, it has happened without warning. The weather starts to get sunny, the excitement begins to build, and you start to hear whispers of new products and fresh builds. It could mean only one thing: Overland Expo West is near. If you are a regular reader of SkillsetMag, then it’s no surprise to you what I am all excited about. Overland Expo West is to the Overland community what SHOT is to gun owners, or SEMA is to car enthusiasts.

1 month ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Ben Tirpak

Today, I am excited to share insights about a remarkable new book penned by my personal friend and contributor to SkillsetMag, Marcus Torgerson. The book, titled “Be A Man: What The Firetruck Does That Even Mean?” has been a long time in the making, and it addresses themes that are incredibly relevant in today’s world. I genuinely believe there isn’t a single person out there who wouldn’t know someone, or even themselves, who could gain valuable knowledge from this book.

2 months ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Ben Tirpak

Listening to the Bangles on your Sony Walkman, you stride down the halls in a pair of classic Vans, the sound of the music echoing in your ears. With a sense of freedom, you slam the door to school open, rushing out to the parking lot where your buddy waits for you in his iconic lifted ’85 Chevy K5 Blazer. Those were the days—1987—the epitome of youth and rebellion.

2 months ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Ben Tirpak

Nothing evokes nostalgia quite like vintage cars, and the Ford Bronco stands out as a true favorite when it comes to classic four-wheel drives. Paradise Customs, based in Chandler, Arizona, is rapidly establishing itself as a premier custom coachbuilder for this iconic brand. We recently had the opportunity to witness one of their builds at the Barrett-Jackson auction block. To say the craftsmanship blew us away was an understatement, and auction goers seemed to agree.