2014 – The year in review
An overview of 2014 and where I plan to head in 2015.
Year: 2014
Quick Tip: Extra hat and gloves post trip
Another quick tip that seems obvious, but took me a while to realize.
Finally some skiing!
Just a few ski tours over Christmas Weekend.
So I saw THAT movie : A review of “Wild”
Ms A and I had a lovely DINK Christmas and Christmas Eve. As a childless couple, and not traveling for the holidays, we decided to take it easy. We had a wonderful meal at a local restaurant followed Read More …
Denver Post article on Hut Trips
A recent Denver Post article on hut trips in which I was interviewed about gourmet cooking at backcountry huts. Over the years, I’ve grown to love hut trips. To quote something I previously wrote: As my friend Terry put Read More …
Rustic Luxury- Pack for a 10th Mountain Hut
A trip to a 10th Mountain Hut can be an enjoyable and memorable experience. But what are the logistics for a trip to a 10th Mountain Hut? Read More …
Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book
A great book not just for backcountry touring but also for winter camping.
Gear: Cheap vs Affordable vs High End
What is the real difference between gear in terms of price. Do you really get what you pay for? As always: It all depends. Read More …
The Trail Show #31 – The Great Eastern Trail
The Trail Show #31 featuring the Great Eastern Trail
Vermont’s Long Trail – My most important long hike
Why Vermont’s Long Trail hikes were important for me. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2014 – Scraps of blue foam
My gear pick of the year for 2014: Scraps left over from a blue foam pad! Read More …
Gear review: Smile Plates
Holes in 3-pin 75mm Nordic boots can get beat up. Here’s a fairly simple and inexpensive fix and/or preventive measure.
Urban Stroll
Snow is not quite what I need it to be in the high country. I am getting over a cold. Time to take an urban stroll.
Why support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition?
In this time of giving, helping to support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition is a worthy cause.
Website of the week: DAVE’S NORDIC BACKCOUNTRY SKIING PAGE
Another Website of the week: Dave’s Nordic Backcountry Skiing page
Giving thanks in the desert – Capitol Reef
Another Thanksgiving spent outdoors. This time in Capitol Reef National Park.
Black Friday – Backcountry Style
Black Friday? Our Black Friday will be under a night sky in Utah. No deals on big screen TVs, but I am sure the ambiance will be nice.
Trail Groove Issue 19 – The Colorado Plateau
Another issue of Trail Groove that published some of my articles.