TBT Gear: The Kelty Zen
A look at the venerable Kelty Zen tent.
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Year: 2014
Quick Look – Six Moon Designs Fusion 50
An overview of the Fusion 50 by Six Moon Designs
Flat Top Mountains Jaunt
A Labor Day weekend jaunt in the Flat Tops Wilderness
The Trail Show #27 – The Live Show at Avery Brewing Co
The Trail Show #27 – The Live Show at Avery Brewing Co benefiting the Continental Divide Trail Coalition.
Quick Tip: Tent stakes in hard ground
The easy way to get stakes in the hard ground often found at “improved” campsites. Read More …
TrailGroove Issue 17 : Off-Trail Delights
In the latest issue of TrailGroove, I wrote an article about off-trail hiking and reported the news. Lots of other excellent articles as well. Check it out! Read More …
FKTs, records and other shenanigans
Interest, attempts and coverage of record-breaking on America’s long trails is increasing. Here’s my own nickel’s thoughts on why… Read More …
The Trail Show – Bonus Show #4 – The First Two Years
The Trail Show – Bonus Show #4: The First 2 Years
Quick Tip: Campmor Zipper Pulls
Another useful little item that is light, cheap and effective: Campmor zipper pulls. Read More …
The Spanish Peaks
A quick overnight camping trip to the Spanish Peaks with someone.
Embrace the Brutality – the origins
The origins of the phrase “Embrace the Brutality” for the CDT.
A touch of Autumn in the Eagles Nest
A backpacking weekend in the Eagles Nest Wilderness just outside of Silverthorne and Vail, Colorado.
Stumblin’ Thru – Parts One and Two: A review
A review of Stumbling Thru and Stumbling Thru Part II by A. Digger Stolz On a silly little podcast I help co-host, an author pitched us and suggested we review his book. It was a book about an Appalachian Read More …
Trail Magic – Sodas, water caches and trash. Oh my!
A look at the concept known as trail magic and the controversy around it. Trail Magic is the term used to describe the wonderful, unexpected things that happen to thru-hikers during their hike. – The Thru-Hiker’s Hand Book, 1998 edition. Read More …
Simple Pleasures
The joy of the simple pleasures.
Website of the Week – Mad Monte’s Retro Outdoor Gear page
A look at a cool collection of older, but very serviceable, outdoor gear.
Light, versatile and cheap: The p38 and p51 can openers
A surprisingly versatile invention that is well over seventy years old at this point: The p38 and p51 can openers.
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Northern Colorado Delights
A trip in the northern Colorado mountains. Ridge walks, alpine lakes, wildflowers and other off-trail delights.