Gifts for yourself: A practical gift guide
Here are some gift ideas that an outdoors person can get for themselves. And they can be used in all seasons and in the coming years ahead. Updated for 2020. Read More …
Year: 2020
Signs of the outdoors – Part 2
More signs I found amusing over my years of wilderness travel. Read More …
Other side of the La Sals
We did some camping and hikng on the other side of the La Sals from our home. So close, yet so lightly visited. Read More …
Back to the 1920s – Thoughts on outdoor rec
Thoughts on the state of outdoor recreation in our modern times. Read More …
Camping “go-bag”
For quick camping trips the night before a backpacking trip, road trips, or an extended base-camp style trip, having pre-packed clothing makes life easier. Read More …
Signs of the Outdoors – Part 1
A collection of signs I found amusing from my (mainly) outdoor travels. Part 1. Read More …
Grand Mesa – Crags Crest
I’ve wanted to check out Grand Mesa for over a decade now. And this past weekend, Joan and I enjoyed some backpacking there. Read More …
More time in The Maze – Horseshoe Canyon
Some time spent hiking and camping at the detached Horseshoe Canyon of The Maze district. Read More …
More time in The Maze
More backpacking in “The Maze” and the nearby detached unit of Horseshoe Canyon. Part 1. Read More …
The politics of blaze orange and COVID masks
People on either side of the political divide are often more alike than different. They both eschew practicality and safety for political statements. Read More …
Bugling elks and blazing aspen – The La Sals
Perhaps our last high country trip before playing in the desert for a while. Read More …
Gaia GPS map layers – Which ones I use
The various map layers I use for Gaia GPS. And some lesser-known overview map print options that complement any GPS use, too. Read More …
Autumnal Bliss in the San Juans
More San Juans bliss. Perhaps our last weekend this year in my favorite Colorado Range? Read More …
Some time to ourselves in Bears Ears
Some much needed time to disconnect, get out, and enjoy each other’s company. Read More …
Gear review – Boonie Hat 2.0
I retired my beloved and well-worn boonie hat 6+ months ago. Here’s a look at version 2.0 – wider, lighter, and only $13. Read More …
Sun hoodie – First impressions
A wise outdoors person tries out new ideas and techniques. With that in mind, here are my first impressions of trying out a sun hoodie. Read More …
How to make staying local into a #epicadventure
Joan shares five tips on how to find joy in the local areas. Read More …
Green friendly, consumerism, and minimalism – Some thoughts
Thinking (virtually) out loud about some ideas on the green-friendly movement, consumerism, and minimalism as it pertains to the outdoors. Read More …