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.
Month: November 2014
Trail Groove Issue 19 – The Colorado Plateau
Another issue of Trail Groove that published some of my articles.
Quick tip: Xmas Tree Disposal bag = emergency shelter
Another quick tip just in time for the coming season. Read More …
TBT Gear: Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser
Another TBT piece of gear. One of the original throw-backs, the Filson double Mackinaw cruiser. Read More …
The Trail Show #30 – The Trans ADK
The Trail Show #30 – The Trans ADK featuring an interview with Erik Schlimmer.
Quick Tip: BagTex – A poor person’s VBL
A quick winter tip for keeping the feet warm in single digit temps. Read More …
Five day B&W photo challenge
A collection of photos from the five day B&W challenge. Black and white photography[1] has always been something I loved. I am not a professional photographer by any means, but I do love photography to capture certain scenes in the Read More …
Powder Ghost Towns
Now that winter is here, time look at a great book for backcountry skiing: Powder Ghost Towns.
Red Mountain Open Space – A walk through time
Geological and scenic wonder in the Red Mountain Open Space outside of Ft. Collins, CO.
Last bit of Fall: Third Flatiron Climb
A climb on Boulder’s classic Third Flatiron.
Outdoor Quotes and Musings
The following is a collection of outdoor quotes from a Yahoo group I helped to maintain: the Colorado Hiking and Outdoor Society “back in the day”. The group is now on Meetup. Most of the quotes were chosen by me. Read More …
Wilderness Ethics – Preserving the Spirit of Wildness
Looking at a minor classic in wilderness writing that may be more pertinent now than when it was written. Read More …
Lightweight backpacking – Evolution not revolution
Sometimes it is bemoaned how lightweight gear is not used more. But it is. The longer view just has to be taken. Read More …
The gray days of November
November is the real in-between time. Time for gear repair, maintenance and sorting. And reflecting on the time ahead.