The Inside Passage
A family vacation in on the Inside Passage in Alaska. Not our usual mode of travel but some fantastic scenery, some good hiking, and fun times with the family. Read More …
Year: 2023
The South La Sals
Some hiking at the southern part of the La Sal mountains. Read More …
Completion of a dream
“I finally completed all 2650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. I started in 2014, and this was my last of five long section hikes” . Joan continues to amaze me. A dream fulfilled. Looking forward to seeing her Saturday. Read More …
The last journey
Polar explorers talk about the concept of last journeys. Maybe we are in the age of last, traditionally defined, other outdoor journeys as well? Read More …
On the Grand Mesa
A quick overnighter to the world largest flatop mountain. Read More …
Another Blues Weekend
Another weekend escaping the desert heat by escaping into The Blues. Read More …
Utah’s Canyon Country Place Names by Steve Allen
Looking at an amazing two-volume set that’s a place name encyclopedia for Utah . Read More …
Three simple outdoor guidelines
Three guidelines for the outdoors: be safe, be courteous of others and their experience, have fun. Read More …
Up in the mountains and down in the desert
A weekend in the mountains and an evening stroll in the desert. Read More …
The Trail Show – Episode 131 – The SouthEast Utah Group Circuit (SEUG)
My interview on the The Trail Show about the SEUG Circuit. Read More …
Review – RecPak
A very promising shake supplement with lots of protein, carbs, fat, vitamns (and caffiene!) but one that lends itself more to day use vs. backpacking. Read More …
How to plan routes
Here are the steps, resouces, and ideas I use to plan out the routes I’ve done over the years. Read More …
Mountains and Valley
A trip to where I’ve recently visted but seeing something new. Read More …
An overlook – The issues with outdoors overcrowding
An interesting video that touches upon many topics that I’ve thought about over the years. Read More …
An overlook – Squak Alpha UL
A look at the well-designed Alpha direct fleece from the Utah-based Squak Mountain Company. Read More …
Wildflowers on the mesa
Just a local stoll. Read More …
Gear review – Sunblesa H11 headlamp, Gen 2
A headlamp very similar to the classic 2017 Nitecore Nu25 that’s slightly lighter with an intriguing greenlight setting. Updated for Gen two in May 2023. Read More …
A look – Boots McFarland -20 Years on the Trail!
Looking at ” Boots McFarland -20 Years on the Trail!” I think of the book as backpacking comfort food. Read More …