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Year: 2012

Bachelor Party on Foot – Bear Lake to Grand Lake and Back

Posted onSeptember 18, 2012April 17, 2019AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A classic lollipop hike from Bear Lake to Grand Lake and back one fine Fall weekend.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, continental divide, hiking, Rocky Mountain National Park

The Trail Show Episode #4 – The TaRT

Posted onSeptember 16, 2012September 23, 2013AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Episode #4! Today we bring you our September Show – Fall is in the air!!  

CategoriesPressTagsbackpackinf, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

The Joys of Autumn

Posted onSeptember 6, 2012November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Some thoughts on my favorite time of the year to be outside: Autumn
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CategoriesMusingsTagsbackpacking, camping, Colorado, Fall, favorite, hiking

St. Vrain’s Ridge Walk

Posted onSeptember 5, 2012September 6, 2012AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A walk on the ridge that connects St. Vrain Mountain to the Continental Divide.  

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado, hiking

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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Fun Gear Review: Aerobie Sprint Ring

Posted onJuly 23, 2012September 15, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of something a little different and a little fun: An Aerobie Spring Ring !  

CategoriesGearTagsgear review

On The Great Divide

Posted onJuly 19, 2012November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A weekend near Guanella Pass on or near the Continental Divide. A mixture of single track, cross country and jeep track. Great trip!  

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado, continental divide, hiking

Gear Review – Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack

Posted onJuly 8, 2012June 20, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of Patagonia’s Lightweight Travel Pack  

CategoriesGearTagsdaypack, gear, gear review, hiking, packs, review

Ptarmigan Wilderness Figure 8

Posted onJuly 3, 2012September 3, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Wanting a quicker overnighter away from the heat I went backpacking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness outside of Silverthorne, CO  

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado, hiking

Backpacking – The Next Generation

Posted onJune 30, 2012June 22, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A Father’s Day weekend trip where my buddy Josh and I took Avery for his first backpacking trip.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado, kid friendly, wildflowers

The Trail Show #2 – The BM Trail

Posted onJune 19, 2012December 17, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

  The second espisode of The Trail Show!  

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hikiing, podcast, The Trail Show

Review: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide

Posted onJune 19, 2012November 25, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of  The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear  Guide by Andrew Skurka.  A guide that is aimed towards the backpacker that wishes to hike more and camp a bit less.  

CategoriesBooks and Media, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, books, gear, hiking, lightweight, review

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