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Home »2013 »July

Month: July 2013

Backpacking the Pawnee – Buchanan Loop

Posted onJuly 28, 2013November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

A quick overnight backpacking trip on a Front Range classic – The Pawnee-Buchanan Loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Boulder, Colorado, Pawnee-Buchanan Loop

Backpacking Loops – Mags Favorites

Posted onJuly 21, 2013November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags136 Comments

Some favorite backpacking loops in the Denver – Boulder area of Colorado. Read More …

CategoriesTrip PlanningTagsbackpacking, Colorado, colorado-tip, hike, Indian Peaks, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Lost Creek Wilderness, Pawnee-Buchanan Loop, popular, Two Pass Loop Indian Peaks

The Trail Show #14 – The Lone Star Trail and the Metacomet – Monadnock Trail

Posted onJuly 15, 2013December 3, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #14 – The Lone Star Trail and The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

Mummy Wanderings – Comanche Peak Wilderness

Posted onJuly 15, 2013August 14, 2016AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

An overnight backpacking trip to Comanche Peak Wilderness and northern Rocky Mountain National Park

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado, Comanche Peak Wilderness, hiking, Rocky Mountain National Park

Gear Review: ULA Catalyst

Posted onJuly 11, 2013April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

A review of the ULA Catalyst backpack Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear, gear review, packs, ULA, ULA Catalyst

Mohawk Lakes Backpacking

Posted onJuly 8, 2013July 8, 2013AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Another adventure with Avery and Josh on a child friendly backpacking trip. This time to Mohawk Lakes.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Breckenridge, camping, Colorado, hiking, kid friendly, Mohawk Lakes

Gear Review – Balaclava

Posted onJuly 3, 2013November 6, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A gear review of one of the most versatile pieces of outdoor clothing: the balaclava. There are certain pieces of gear and clothing that I have used over the years and have been a constant item in my pack: The Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear, gear review, winter

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