Into The Sagebrush Sea – Wyoming’s Red Desert
A camping and hiking trip into a lightly used area that was gorgeous in this wet spring. The Wilderness Study Area nearby was stunning. Read More …
Month: May 2016
Pecorino Romano cheese – fantastic hiking food
A tribute to an ancient food for traveling on foot that still works well today. Read More …
Natural Bridges National Monument
A full day and a night in the Natural Bridges National Monument of Utah. Read More …
Into the Darkness – Dark Canyon, Utah
A backpacking trip into the upper Dark Canyon of Utah. Read More …
Utah bound…
Off to Utah for a few days. Read More …
Corporate sponsorship in the National Parks?
The National Park Service is actively courting corporate sponsorship. Is that good? Read More …
Amazon Prime – Perfect for the outdoors person
Want to buy outdoor supplies and gear and not a lifestyle? Get an Amazon Prime account. Read More …
Change o’ plans
We can plan. But Ma Nature often decides what we end up doing for a backpacking trip. Read More …
Walden Ponds – Bird Photography
Some birding and photography at a wildlife refuge in early spring. Read More …
Hiking the Appalachian Trail – Rodale Press
An overview of a seminal two-volume set about the early years of the Appalachian Trail. A compendium of some of the first 46 people to travel this storied path. Read More …
Spring has arrived
I saw a Pasque flower. Spring is here. Read More …
Sports Authority, EMS and the change in retail
The financial woes of two outdoor retail stores and thoughts on today’s outdoor commerce market. Read More …
Gear Review: Black Diamond Firstlight tent
The Black Diamond Firstlight is a light and easy to setup winter shelter for the solo winter backpacker not spending a lot of time in camp. Read More …
May Day Weekend Backpacking…on skis!
A backpacking trip for May 1st weekend. Fresh powder, winter-like conditions and beautiful terrain. Read More …