Quick Tip: Firearms oil for pole maintenance
With oil used to lubricate and clean firearms and some simple scrub brushes, you’ll keep your hiking and ski poles in optimal condition. Read More …
Year: 2019
Some thoughts: Brave New West by Jim Stiles
Some of my thoughts on “Brave New West” by Jim Stiles. If you are interested in the future trajectory of “The West”, I suggest giving this a book a read. Read More …
STCT USB Headlight – The poor person’s Nitecore
The STCT USB Headlight is a $17 headlamp with 145 Lumens and high water resistance that boasts similar features of more expensive models. Read More …
Giveaway: Wanderlust USA by Cam Honan
I’ll be giving away two copies of the latest book by Cam Honan: Wanderlust USA by Gestalten. Tell me your best outdoor volunteering story for 2019. Read More …
Doing it like a local
I am taking Moab’s “Do it like a local” campaign to heart. Read More …
Communication technology options: A vendor neutral view
An overlook at various options for communication technology in the backcountry for personal use, emergency, commercial, or search and rescue applications. Read More …
Wilderness First Responder course – Overall impressions
Some thoughts and impressions on my experience of taking the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course through NOLS. Read More …
From the web – November 7th
Tis the season when Halloween pumpkins becoming mingled with Santa Claus hats and when we again complain about the time change. Read More …
Getting organized, some light construction, and a sewing room
What I’ve been up to and answering the occasional questions of how we organize all our gear and clothing. Read More …
Solo in The Maze
A solo trip into the fabled Maze District of Canyonlands National Park via Colorado River crossing by packraft. Read More …
What’s in your mail drop?
Joan details what she places in her maildrops for long hikes and why. With a focus on her cold food (no stove) strategy.
From the web – October 28th
A select carving of outdoors news, shenanigans, chuckles, and items to ponder for Oct 28th. Read More …
Keeping it local – Jaunts and rambles around Moab
Some local hikes here in Moab ; and musing about the cultural geography while walking through it all. Read More …
Quick Tips: Finding archaeological sites on your own
How to find arc sites on your own without GPX coordinates, map annotations, guidebooks, web sites, or social media. Read More …
Those we left behind: What to tell the people at home
Here are some ideas and tips for information to leave with friends and family when you take off on a backcountry trip. Read More …
From the web – October 17th
An overstuffed burrito of some news, items, and chuckles from the greater outdoor world… Read More …
My day pack – what I have prepacked
Rather than accidentally forget the gear, I always have my ~3 lb daypack pre-staged. Here’s what’s in my day pack. Read More …
Crack in the Rock Pueblo – Wupatki National Monument
We went on an NPS ranger-led hike to the “Crack in the Rock” Pueblo at Wupatki National Monument. . This article includes information on trip planning as well. Read More …