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Home »2021 »September

Month: September 2021

How to find dispersed camping sites?

Posted onSeptember 28, 2021September 30, 2021AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Designated sites can be practical. But Joan and I prefer dispersed sites for our camping. Here are some ideas on how to find dispersed (free) campsites. Read More …

CategoriesGetting StartedTagscar camping, LNT, maps

On the mellow side

Posted onSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A casual backpack with a lullaby at night. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, san juans

Review – The Old Spanish Trail film

Posted onSeptember 23, 2021September 23, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look over a documentary about a historical trail that goes through many places where we’ve traveled. And apparently our living room! Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsdocumentaries, review

The absolute tried and trued gear that a middle-aged guy uses

Posted onSeptember 22, 2021January 27, 2026AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Have you ever read those articles about cool people doing extraordinary things and a list of gear they use to do those cool things? That’s not this article. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsblessed, living my best life, namaste

At a favorite place

Posted onSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Introducing some friends to the La Sal Mountains. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsLa Sals, utah

A look at Avenza

Posted onSeptember 15, 2021January 27, 2026AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Avenza allows small companies and non-profits to publish their maps. He’s a look at this somewhat obscure app. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsapp, electronics, gear review, maps, navigation

Pee rag – Kula Cloth vs. cotton bandanna

Posted onSeptember 14, 2021April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

With over six months of active use, Joan looks at the well-known Kula Cloth and compares it to the more budget-minded bandanna from the past decade-plus of use. Read More …

CategoriesGetting StartedTagsgear review, health, hygiene, Joan West, LNT

Chimney Rock – Another visit

Posted onSeptember 12, 2021January 27, 2026AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

After our backpacking trip in the Weminuche, we thought a visit to Chimney Rock would be an excellent additional stop to this further part of the Colorado Plateau. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Chimney Rock, Colorado

The Weminuche

Posted onSeptember 10, 2021January 27, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some time spent in one of my favorite areas – The Weminuche Wilderness. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, san juans, Weminuche

A Pando-rific weekend

Posted onSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Spending some time in the Fish Lake area. Camping near Pando and hiking the Lake Shore Trail ended up among the highlights. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsFish Lake, utah

Gear Review – Salomon X Crest hiking shoes

Posted onSeptember 1, 2021April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A look at the Salomon hiking shoes. My verdict? Shoes best for daily wear for the person who hikes occasionally. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review

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Between the fires, a brief monsoon season, the AQI, and life in general, we didn't make it to our summer retreat in the San Juans as much as we'd hoped. But this "weekend," Joan and I finally made it back to our favorite mountains in Colorado.
Joan and I hosted some friends this past week. We gave them the classic tour, starting with an early morning visit to the Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park. While Joan attended a meeting, I played tour guide a bit for other parts of the park. That afternoon, we headed to the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park to take in the sweeping views across the Colorado Plateau. Today? We escaped to our local mountains, looking down at the desert floor far below.
Not a good year for backpacking in the Abajos or the San Juans, but our local mountains still offer some good opportunities for camping and hiking. And only an hour away. With @ramblinghemlock
The once and future Bears Ears.
@ramblinghemlock and I went to some local(ish) mountains to avoid the fires and smoke in our usual places.
A hike to our local mountains did not go quite as planned. With an AQI of 176 in Moab due to the fires in our corner of the world, we sought refuge in the mountains.

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