Bison – The American icon
Bison, to me, is the most American of animals. Read More …
Month: January 2019
From the web – January 28th
Some articles, memes, videos, or other material I found interesting from the week prior to Jan 28th Read More …
Quick Tip: Newsprint for drying shoes
An effective, easy, and inexpensive way to dry out your shoes quicker. Read More …
Winter backpacking on The Colorado Plateau
An overnight trip exploring red rock, Pueblos, Rock Images, and a canyon we had to ourselves. Read More …
From the web – January 18th
Some articles, memes, videos, or other material I found interesting during the week of Jan 18th. Read More …
What is a thru-hike?
Some Friday evening musings of when a backpacking trip becomes a thru-hike. Read More …
Some sprucing up
A new look and feel without too many changes under the hood of this website. Read More …
Winter camping in Canyonlands
Enjoying some quiet time in the partially reopened “Island in the Sky” district in Canyonlands National Park. Read More …
SUL Sub-3 lb Winter Backpacking List
A sub-three pound backpacking list for the winter months. Read More …
Luci Lights – Surprisingly practical
Simple, reliable, useful, and not expensive. The inflatable and solar charged Luci lights became a helpful item for me over the past year. Read More …
Winter in the High Desert
Red rocks, ice, and snow make for a magical landscape during the Moab winter. Read More …
The Quiver: Footwear
The current quiver of footwear I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
On this government shutdown
Some thoughts on the government shut down, its effects on public lands, and what it might mean for the future. Read More …
A Local New Year’s Weekend
Changing plans over New Year’s and keeping it local. Read More …