The Dispatch

Creating Character
Creating Character
The Call of the Wild When I was a kid, my mom taught me how to draw at our kitchen table. I remember the thrill of winning my first fire... Read more...
venturian daytripper watch between a winter glove and blue jacket
Climbing an Icefall
  As a climber and watch designer, I've always believed that true adventure lies in pushing your boundaries. This particular day at the Brickyards clay pit in St. Paul, Minnesota... Read more...
a venturian skiier charging through powder snow on skis in a red jacket
Keep Moving
  Getting outside, challenging yourself, and moving your body are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Especially as fall turns to winter and the holiday season sets in. Embracing the... Read more...
founder jason strong goes on a micro fly fishing adventure sitting in a truck taking a break drinking a beer
Ready for a micro-adventure?
  Ready for a micro adventure? In a world where major achievement adventures are thriving, fueled in part by the global lockdown pushing boundaries, it's time to ask yourself: What... Read more...
north setting on venturian's wildsider compass watch tool bezel
Finding your true north
  Launching Venturian is a dream, but it isn’t my true north. Instead, it results from looking in a mirror to understand why I am on this spinning marble in... Read more...
photo of a hand written journal with a watch and pen
Planning for your outdoor adventure 🏔
  As you contemplate whether to create a New Year's resolution — dig into these definitions first (via @google). Resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do... Read more...
Venturian WatchWorks step-by-step guide — how to use a compass tool watch
A step-by-step guide to using a compass tool watch.
  A compass watch bezel is a rotating ring or scale surrounding the watch face, marked with cardinal directions (N, S, E, W). It is a valuable tool for approximate... Read more...
Venturian Wildsider Watches in black, red and white dials
Why is a watch case so important?
  TIME TO UNPACK THE VENTURIAN CASE DESIGN What is the significance of a watch's case? The short answer is—everything. It is so significant, in fact, that some consider it... Read more...
Venturian Watch Works founder Jason Strong skis in powder in the British Columbian back country with Valkyr Adventures
Powder hunting the back country of British Columbia
  Anything great requires effort and hard work. Alpine Touring is no different with access to back country ski or snowboard lines you are under your own power. This is... Read more...

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