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Home »2012 »August

Month: August 2012

Backpacking in the Basin – Andrew Skurka’s RMNP Trip

Posted onAugust 23, 2012January 11, 2019AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Three days and two nights assisting Andrew Skurka with his backpacking trip in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park.  

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAndrew Skurka, backpacking, Colorado, hiking, Rocky Mountain National Park

Gear Review: The Boonie Hat

Posted onAugust 22, 2012April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A review of that staple of sun, light rain and snow protection AND sartorial splendor: The Boonie Hat .  

CategoriesGearTagsboonie hat, budget gear, clothing, gear, gear review, hats, surplus

High and Lonesome Redux

Posted onAugust 14, 2012July 15, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A classic Colorado backpacking loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness with d-low.  

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado, Devils Thumb, hiking

Recycling Backpacking Fuel Canisters

Posted onAugust 13, 2012April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags15 Comments

The easy and safe way to recycle backpacking fuel canisters without needing to buy extra tools.
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CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, fuel canisters, iso-butane, stoves

The Trailshow #3 – The GR11

Posted onAugust 13, 2012December 17, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

  Episodes three of the trail show!

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

Wind River Dreams

Posted onAugust 9, 2012April 29, 2017AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Some backpacking in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, hiking, wind river range, Wyoming

Skyscraper Peak

Posted onAugust 4, 2012August 6, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A quick day hike on July 21st to Skyscraper Reservoir and Peak.  

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