Just some foothill strolls
Waiting for some snow to clear out. Don’t want to drive far. Time to go hiking locally. Read More …
Year: 2015
Quick Tip: Gutter spike nails as tent stakes
An inexpensive, light and durable alternative to traditional tent stakes. Read More …
The Trail Show #36 – Kings Canyon High Basin Route
The Trail Show #36 featuring the Kings Canyon High Basin Route Read More …
More High Plains Drifting – Comanche Grassland canyons
Exploring Carrizo and Picture canyons in the Comanche Grassland. Along with Amache Internment camp and the site of the Sand Creek Massacre. Read More …
James A. Michener’s “Centennial”
An overview of the historical fiction classic that takes places in the northeast of Colorado. Read More …
Pawnee Grassland – A changed landscape
The Pawnee National Grassland is (was?) a quiet, desolate and lonely area. But it is rapidly changing. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 22
Another excellent issue of Trail Groove Magazine is out! Read More …
Another Wednesday Reset
A blissful after work hike Read More …
Outdoor Failures – What we learn from not meeting goals
Thoughts on not meeting personal goals in the outdoors. Read More …
Senate Amendment 838 – Our lands for sale
A newly passed, if symbolic, amendment could affect how our public lands are administered. Read More …
TBT Gear: Equinox Ultralight Tarp
A look at an old warhorse. Functional, light, still works, not expensive. Read More …
The Perfect Campsite
The perfect campsite is more that just a list of bullet points to check off. The perfect campsite is something less tangible. Read More …
Alcohol stove alternative – Hornet BRS-3000t
A sub-one ounce canister stove that may be a good option for solo backpackers. Read More …
Colorado Canyon Country – Little Bookcliffs WSA
An overnight backpacking trip to an area that featured canyons, desert flowers in bloom and mustangs. Read More …
Whole bunch of knot-sense
Some basic knots to know for hiking, backpacking or camping. Works well for daily use, too. Read More …
Wednesday Reset
A mid-week hike is just the reset I needed after a busy April. Read More …
TBT Gear: Mini-Maglite Jakstrap Headband
A look at another old piece of gear that I am re-purposing for a new item. Read More …
East to the Wildness
To the east, on the The Great Plains, may just be where wildness is located. Read More …