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Home »2017 »February

Month: February 2017

Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen

Posted onFebruary 28, 2017November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …

CategoriesMusings, Other Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Appalachian Trail, camping, campsites, Colorado, Colorado Plateau, Colorado Trail, High Plains, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, utah, winter, Wyoming

Benedict Hut – Another ski weekend

Posted onFebruary 27, 2017July 4, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A weekend of skiing, eating, some adult libations, and winter scenery while catching up with another friend. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, hut trip, ski, winter

TBT Book: Skiing Colorado’s Backcountry

Posted onFebruary 23, 2017November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A book about a nearly forgotten form of skiing: Nordic Backcountry. No book this comprehensive about Nordic Backcountry has been written since for Colorado. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbooks, colorado-tip, nordic, skiing, TBT, winter

Tao of Willie

Posted onFebruary 23, 2017February 23, 2017AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Some wise words from Willie Nelson. Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagslife changes, willie nelson

Off-trail exploring at Brainard Lake

Posted onFebruary 21, 2017July 4, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Turning what could have been a difficult day of skiing into a memorable jaunt. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, off trail, skiing, winter

Harry Gates Hut – Spring in February

Posted onFebruary 20, 2017July 4, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A trip to Harry Gates Hut with spring-like conditions. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, hut trip, ski, winter

ALDHA West- Winter Backpacking

Posted onFebruary 16, 2017January 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

An intro article about winter backpacking I wrote for ALDHA West. Read More …

CategoriesPressTagsALDHA, winter

Hiking in the Panhandle – Palo Duro Canyon

Posted onFebruary 15, 2017February 15, 2017AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Some hiking and camping in Palo Duro Canyon down in the Texas Panhandle. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsHigh Plains, Texas

Waltzing to Texas

Posted onFebruary 10, 2017February 11, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Off to the Texas Panhandle for a bit.
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Trail Groove Issue 32

Posted onFebruary 9, 2017AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Trail Groove Issue 32 Read More …

CategoriesPressTagsfood, Trail Groove

Nature’s sleep deficit remedy

Posted onFebruary 7, 2017August 3, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Winter backpacking and camping is Ma Nature’s scientifically proven way to catch up on the sleep deficit. At least in the short term. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagstime bank, winter, work life balance

Be a gear hobbyist!

Posted onFebruary 6, 2017January 11, 2019AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Just some thoughts on gear as a hobby. Read More …

CategoriesGear, MusingsTagsgear, lifestyle

Website of the week: Fakespot

Posted onFebruary 3, 2017July 15, 2017AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Fakespot helps sort the dross from the gems regarding lower priced gear and clothing for the outdoors. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear, Website of the week

Local map store closes : Some thoughts

Posted onFebruary 1, 2017November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A local map store closed. Some thoughts on what I think it reflects among current outdoor trends and skill sets. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsmaps, skills

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