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Month: December 2022

A look back at 2022

Posted onDecember 31, 2022January 1, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at 2022. Some sentiment, some snark, and lots of photos. Read More …

CategoriesMusings, PMags NewsTagsyear in review

Gear review – surprisingly good budget compact binocs

Posted onDecember 30, 2022January 3, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

For our arc site-focused trips, the $22 and sub-5oz Bushnell Powerview Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular works surprisingly well. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbinocular, budget gear, gear review

Christmas in Canyon Country

Posted onDecember 27, 2022December 28, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Our holiday meant no Santa and Christmas tress but red rocks with pinons and junipers instead, Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Arizona Sojurn Part 2 – Up to Flagstaff

Posted onDecember 25, 2022December 28, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The second part of our winter vacation in Arizona before we headed back to Moab. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsArizona

Arizona Sojurn – Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Posted onDecember 22, 2022December 23, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

The first part of our winter vacation where we spent five days in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on the Arizona / Mexico border. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsArizona, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

December on the Plateau

Posted onDecember 9, 2022December 9, 2022AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Another weekend spent seeing what we see in our spot in the High Desert. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear pick of the year 2022 – Our bike kit

Posted onDecember 8, 2022April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

The gear pick of the year for 2022? Our biking system – save gas, gets exercise, is good for the environment, and is often quicker and less stressful. Read More …

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Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms

Posted onDecember 5, 2022April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …

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A swell time over Thanksgiving

Posted onDecember 1, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Thanksgiving spent with a friend in the high desert with many images and stark beauty. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

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