New gear I liked for 2020
With about 90 bag nights this year in all four seasons, we had ample opportunity to try out new gear and replace existing equipment. Read More …
Year: 2020
There’s an app for that – 2021 edition
The outdoor apps I use for my mobile device currently and plan on using in the coming year. Read More …
Holidays in Hovenweep
Joan and I spent the Christmas holiday camped out and enjoying Hovenweep and the Canyons of the Ancients national monuments. Read More …
2020: COVID, disappointment, and giving fewer f****
My year in review. A year I found disappointment but also much happiness. Read More …
Our favorite time of the year – In Moab
We continue to enjoy the delights of the wild spaces of the Moab winter. Read More …
Winter
Winter in Moab. Read More …
Winter in canyon country
We enjoy our time in these canyons with the winter light, the cold air, and fewer people. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2020 – YouTube workouts
2020 is the year of COVID. And an excellent to make use of some minimal equipment, space, and YouTube to maintain physical and mental health. Read More …
The Annual Top Ten Tchotchke Guide
Most gift guides are actually gifts for you. Here’s a more practical gift if you want your friends or family to purchase an outdoor gift for you. Read More …
Four days of solitude
Enjoying more of our backyard exploration in the high desert. Read More …
How to get outdoor trip ideas
How to get ideas for backcountry trips? Here’s how I do it. Updated for 2020. Read More …
Where the quiet places are
Another weekend spent doing what we love – seeing the wild places and walking along the old paths. Read More …
Dealing with Reynaud’s Syndrome – Gear and techniques
Joan shares some thoughts on gear, techniques, and skills she uses to deal with Reynaud’s Syndrome while in the outdoors. Read More …
Thoughts on gatekeeping
What is gatekeeping? And is withholding specific location information a form of it? Read More …
“The Walkumentary” on YouTube
One of the earlier videos about the CDT is now available on YouTube for free. Read More …
The once and future Bears Ears?
Exploring the former Bears Ears national monument. And wondering if it may become a national monument again? Read More …
Canyon exploration
Our usual weekend of poking around the red rock desert. Read More …
More of the ancient paths
Another weekend exploring a canyon not far from town that does not seem much visitation. But holds so much delight. Read More …