“The Big Hole” loop
A roughly twelve mile loop in three different open space lands located on the High Plains at the Wyoming/Colorado border. Read More …
Year: 2016
Simply Walking
Walking. It is simple, enjoyable and healthy. And if you are thinking of a long hike, something you should be doing. Read More …
Mad Libs – Gear review edition
Love to read about gear? Save yourself some time. Use this gear review template for the majority of your future gear review needs! Read More …
Backcountry Moratorium in Arches National Park
The backcountry is currently closed effectively in Arches National Park. And camping will soon be, too. At least for a little bit. Some thoughts. Read More …
A photography walk: Paint Mines
A hike on the High Plains outside of Colorado Springs. Interesting, and colorful, rock formations abounded. Read More …
Winter Backpacking – A fourth season delight
An introductory overview to winter backpacking. Read More …
A reprieve – Grape Creek WSA
I had my weekend back. It was time to go backpacking. Read More …
Wild places: Islands in the sea?
Some thoughts on recent events that perhaps show how increasingly rare wild places will become in the coming years. Read More …
Book review: The Great Divide
A review of the The Great Divide by Stephen Pern. An account of backpacking the Continental Divide in 1983. Read More …
A trip to the Tetons and a change
A weekend up in the Tetons. A weekend that signifies a life change. Read More …
“Feeling the love” and other news…
Two shout-outs just in time. My life is settling down a bit as I am in the process of some life changes. Should have more energy to write at my usual rate. Read More …
Long term review: My favorite fleece hat
Cold and drizzly today in Colorado. Which means I had to grab my favorite hat. Read More …
Kenosha Ridge Walk
Life can get busy. And that is especially why even a short outdoor trip is needed. Read More …
Musings on Hatch Green Chile, 4oz can
And now for a review of something that is very important: An item of food. Why? Because if you don’t think food is important, you don’t backpack enough. 😉 Read More …
An overlook: Sierra Designs High Route 1FL
Some initial impressions of the High Route 1FL shelter. Read More …
First impressions: Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor
Initial impressions of the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack. Read More …
Buffalo Peaks Walkabout
An overnight loop in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. Fall color galore and a seldom visited set of 13k foot peaks were the highlights. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 30- Enchanted New Mexico
Trail Groove Issue 28 featuring some more articles I wrote. Read More …