That’s What I’m Talkin About!
Just wanted to share a letter from one of our long time Hideaway customers. This letter represents the pride we take in taking care of our customers. Enjoy!
Generally, most things are left unsaid, and most often, unnecessary. However, in a culture where the prevalent attitude has more to do with quantity than quality in nearly every aspect, where the individual is expected to get the job done rather than get the job done well, the stark contrast of the Mountain Hideaway, its staff, and owners, Kyle and Misty Jones draws my respect and appreciation.
I am an avid outdoorsman. I require that my equipment be dependable, high quality, and durable. I would expect to find those qualities in most specialty businesses, so it is no surprise to find the best equipment at the Mountain Hideaway. I would also expect to find a knowledgeable staff, which I do. The rarity is that beyond the workings of a successful business is a genuine benevolence, a concern for the person, not just the customer, the ability to be a friend beyond the business relationship. That attitude which I find in the staff of the Mountain Hideaway is a direct result from the guidance and example that is genuine in Kyle and Misty Jones.
To you all, thank you for your professionalism, courtesy, and service. More importantly, thank you for your genuine interest and concern for building friendships instead of just customers. It is an honor and a privilege to know you.
Sincerely,
Long Time Mountain Hideaway Customer
ButtonWhy Survivalism?
Ok, so we realize that there is a stigma about survivalism and/or survivalist as a whole as being nothing but a bunch of crazy extreme right wingers who form anti-government groups, have underground bomb shelters, and who all live like hermits out in the woods. We would like to dispel this stigma by answering some questions about survivalism. Why survivalism? What is survivalism? Why is there a stereo-type about survivalist? Why do people feel the need to be prepared? How can I be prepared? We will address these questions, as well as give you some insight as to why this topic is important for you and your family.
Survivalism is the acquiring of skills, knowledge, and equipment for being prepared for the worst case emergencies, disasters, and crises whether natural or man-made. It is not only being prepared, but the practice and application of the principles of surviving in undesired living conditions. It is important to be prepared for emergencies for the safety, security and well being of you and your family. A great example of how important survivalism can be is Hurricane Katrina. Katrina showed us how a natural disaster can systematically shut down vital public services and leave you and your family to survive on your own. While there could be much to discuss on the details of this matter; we will just give you a brief synopsis for now.
Survivalists are stereo-typed for many different reasons, but mainly because of the attention of the media, who commonly portray these individuals as anti-government extremist. It is important for us to understand that not only are these views biased, but it also prevents people from ever exploring this issue because of the fear of being labeled “crazy”. So let’s look at the broader scope and realize that like everything else, people’s views and beliefs about survivalism lie on a continuum from one extreme to the other. On one extreme we have people that believe that there is no potential for any disaster to occur and therefore do not prepare, while on the other extreme you have the paranoid people who tend to be militarist.
No matter where you live or who you are, it’s only a matter of time before you will be affected by some type of natural or man-made destructive force. That being said it’s imperative to approach this subject in light of today’s current socio-economic climate that we find ourselves. In today’s world we find that we rely heavily on the structure of the government and other private entities to maintain our daily lives. Public resources like water and electricity are vital to our modern day survival. The infrastructures of these systems are ever increasingly vulnerable to disasters that can occur without warning. Even our food supply runs on a 1 day trucking system, in which there is not a surplus of food at supermarkets, but rather enough food for a 1 day supply.
Now that we have discussed the importance of survivalism, let’s explore some resources for you to look at regarding the subject of survivalism. You can find vast amounts of information and resources from blogs to books. Here’s a list of some recommended educational resources. We have one goal; be educated and don’t be fooled into believing in complete reliance on our current system! We hope you enjoyed reading this and your comments are welcome. We will be writing more on this subject; so keep watching our blog for updates.
Blogs and Information:
http://www.survivalistboards.com/
Tools, equipment, and survival Gear:
The Mountain Hideaway Survival Gear Department
Mountain House #10 Cans
BlastMatch Fire starter
Katadyn Water Filtration Systems
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