Why you should stay local for outdoors
Hey folks, please don’t go to small tourist towns for outdoor recreation. It is irresponsible. Read More …
Eight miles away – Backpacking near home
The trailhead’s three-miles away, we slept eight miles from where I’m typing, another local backpack. Read More …
Gear Review: Altra Zero Hoof Drop Shoes
Altra came out with some shoes perfect for off-trail jaunts on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Stuck at home? Some skills to learn
If you have to stay at home, now is the time to brush up your outdoor skill set. Read More …
From the web – March 26th
We all know what is in the news and I can’t add much more. Instead, here are a few items that are Covid-19 related, but might put a smile on your (masked) face. Read More …
Gear Review: Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka
A three-season+ or early winter coat suitable for many different uses—the last of my winter season reviews. Read More …
Outdoor Gear and Disaster Preparedness
The recent flood in Boulder had me thinking: Being an outdoors person works well for disaster preparedness.
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Peace in the wild
Enjoying some quiet and peace in a wild place. Read More …
Keeping it local in BLM land
Perhaps my last report for a while. We’ll see. Read More …
From the web – March 13th
Happy Friday the 13th! What can possibly go wrong? I don’t know, but the news sure is interesting this month. Read More …
Following canyons of images
Some jaunts down some canyons noted for its rock imagery. Read More …
A virtual tip jar: My version of shareware
Borrowing an idea from well-known outdoor writer Chris Townsend, I am instituting a tip jar of sorts. If you like what you read, tip me a cup of coffee. Read More …
Into The Maze via packraft
A simple video for the more visually inclined about how to cross into the famous Maze District of Canyonlands National Park via packraft at Spanish Bottom. Read More …
Gear review: NxN Merino Wool Hooded Neck Gaiter
A look at the versatile North x North’s merino wool hooded neck gaiter. Bonus: Made in the USA Read More …
Guiding – Deep Desert Expeditions
A different Moab guiding gig in 2020 – Deep Desert Expeditions. Mike Coronella, the owner, is one of the co-creators of the Hayduke Trail. Read More …
Backpacking in an ancient homeland
A three-day weekend spent backpacking and exploring a dense concentration of Ancestral Puebloan dwellings. Read More …
From the web – Feb 26th
The license plates are starting to turn green here in town, and that means it is almost spring! As such, the Colorado Plateau is on my mind a bit… Read More …
Four Days in The Maze
Another trip to The Maze in Canyonlands National Park. I included some basic logistic info for those who asked after my last trip. Read More …
Etsy – lightweight, inexpensive, and useful gear
Etsy often means tchotchkes for oddball things. But it also offers a surprising array of backpacking items from individuals or small businesses. Read More …
Review: NoBox – A two knife review
A look at two knives from NoBox. NoBox makes camping equipment suitable for the outdoors, everyday use, and those who tend to not make a distinction. Read More …
Spring on the horizon
Signs of spring are afoot (and also “a ski”) this weekend. Read More …
Outdoor participation down – Some thoughts
Less than half of all Americans recreate outdoors, with only one-third recreation ten days or more a year, including day-use activities — some thoughts. Read More …