Sleepings Pads – A grounded view
An overview and comparison of sleeping pads for backpacking and camping. Updated October 2018. Read More …
Year: 2018
Gear review: Altra Superior 3.5
A very comfortable and light shoe that fits wider toe-boxes well. Not durable, however, and best for maintained trails and non-rough terrain. Read More …
Rainy Arches Weekend
An overnight backpacking trip in Arches National Park and nearby BLM land. Read More …
Gear Review – Atlas Guides GDT app
A review of the Atlas Guides (Guthook) Great Divide Trail app for Android and iOS-based devices. More than just navigation, it works as a guidebook, too. Read More …
Gear Review: Montbell Versalite
A light, functional, and effective jacket that packs a lot of features in a 6 oz package. Including pit zips! Read More …
Rain Gear – What To Wear?
Which rain gear or shell to wear? Depending on the conditions, one piece of gear may be better than another. Updated October 2018. Read More …
Gear review: Salomon X Ultra 3 Hiking Shoes
An all-purpose hiking shoe good for rough trails and conditions in addition to off-trail jaunts. Reminiscent of the old Montrail Hardrocks in many ways. Read More …
Quick Tip: Baking Soda and Vinegar for stains
Nasty dirt, oils, sweat, and salt in your outdoor clothing and gear? Grab some white vinegar and baking soda! Read More …
Ground Cloths : A quick overview
An overlook at some options for ground cloths when backpacking or camping. Updated for 2018. Read More …
Tushar Mountains Autumn Splendor
A four day weekend of backpacking, camping, hiking, and Rock Images exploration in Utah’s third-highest range. Read More …
A Quick and Dirty Guide to the GDT
A quick and dirty overview of Canada’s Great Divide Trail. Read More …
Autumn Equinox in the La Sals
A weekend to bring in the new season. Crisp weather, above treeline delights, and beautiful aspen. Read More …
Busy in Moab
Starting up a business, driving to Colorado and back with camping, and unpacking takes up a lot of time. I’ll write on a regular basis again next week. Read More …
Quick Tip: LNT Rule of Thumb for Animal Photos
A literal rule of thumb for gauging if you are too close to an animal for photo taking. Read More …
Yogi Berra – Outdoor Philosopher
Yogi Berra may be a baseball Hall of Famer. But his Zen-like koans are perhaps his most lasting legacy. And many of these observations apply to the outdoors. Read More …
First Week in Moab
Getting in some outdoor time as we unpack some stuff, the business is set up and learning to adjust to a new home. Read More …
Pumpkin Beer is the Delaware of craft beer
A few thoughts on Pumpkin Beer as I settle in my new home. ‘Tis the Season. With apologies to the fine people of Delaware. Read More …
One year ago today
One year ago today, my life became much different. Read More …