What not to dirtbag
I’m a big proponent of inexpensive backpacking gear and clothing when it makes sense. But there are some items where it is worth spending more money. Read More …
Year: 2016
Macro vs Micro navigation
The fine art of making adjustments in the field while navigating in the backcountry. Something learned through experience. Read More …
Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
A hike to an area of the High Plains outside of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Wildflowers and birds were in abundance. And somewhere the bison roamed. Read More …
East Shore Trail – CDT Trail Work
Some trail work on the CDT with the Continental Divide Trail Work Coalition near Grand Lake, Colorado. Read More …
Gear review: BDU pants
Need some durable, versatile and inexpensive pants for trailwork and other outdoor activities? Consider some military style Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) pants. Read More …
Diamond Lake Delight
An after work jaunt to a sub-alpine lake is perfect for seeing a gorgeous place without the weekend crowds. Read More …
The fine art of the truck bivy
Maximize weekend time and camp near the trailhead. Do a truck bivy! Read More …
Ferris Mountain WSA Walkabout
A backpack of the length of the Ferris Mountains. An obscure range in Wyoming with no maintained trails. A wonderful and isolated jaunt. Read More …
Memento mori
Musings on a Roman fresco. Read More …
There’s an app for that – Useful outdoor apps
Smart devices can be a useful tool for the outdoors. Here are some apps I have found useful. These apps are not for connectivity, but for use in the field. Read More …
REI’s #optinside campaign
Having big sales for the outdoors on weekends rather than weekdays and evenings? Because a lifestyle is being sold. Selling outdoor gear is secondary. Read More …
Maps are dead? Long live maps!
The death of maps are greatly exaggerated. Here’s why. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ziplock bag map cover
A simple and effective map cover to keep your printed maps protected while outdoors. Read More …
Return to Beaver Creek
After the day hike in 2015, time for a backpacking trip in 2016. A mainly trail-less jaunt to an old power plant and back down a canyon. Read More …
In defense of car camping
I’ve backpacked thousands of miles. But there are times when car camping is preferable. Here’s why I feel that way. Read More …
TBT Gear: Cheesecloth
TBT follow-up to my surprisingly popular article on Pecorino Romano cheese. How to keep all cheese even longer in the backcountry? Use some cheesecloth. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 28 – Hot weather hiking
Trail Groove Issue 28 featuring some more articles I wrote. Read More …
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 …