Gear pick of the year 2024 – The Free Time Firewall
The gear pick of the yeat for 2024? The Free Time Firewall. Read More …
Year: 2024
Gear we liked for 2024
Our annual summary of “The Gear We Liked” in 2024. A mix of cottage, budget, and even some MYOG courtesy of the talented Joan. Read More …
Overnight in December
A quick overnight trip that featured beautiful light, stunning scenery, archeological wonders, and solitude. What’s not to like? Read More …
Along the Oregon Coast
Thanksgiving on the Oregon Coast with Joan’s family. Read More …
Follow the North Road
Hiking to a Chacoan Great House, seeing interesting canyons, and following an ancient road. Read More …
Gear review -Zengjo grid fleece hoodie
A $20 grid fleece hoodie that’s not as well made as others ones, but a good price for a no-frills piece of kit. Read More …
Gear review – Coghlan’s Map Compass
A basic compass at $8 from Coghlan’s but made for them by a navigation company with over 40 years experience. Good quality at a good price! Read More …
Three Days in November
Joan and I took a friend on a loop in the canyons, where we saw some places we’d seen before and places new to us. Always a memorable time in canyon country. Read More …
Gear review – Laek Adventure Towels
A look at the laek adventure towels – simple, sturdy, quick drying, and absorbent. Awesome for our extended camping trips and times in between backpacking. Read More …
Bears Ears Marathon and nearby
We volunteered at a local race, cheered on a friend, and camped two nights in archeological memorable areas. Read More …
Fremont Indian State Park
A quick trip to Fremont Indian State Park and Museum as I joined Joan for her training weekend. Read More …
Three Days on the Hayduke
Three days on the Hayduke Trail through the Needles District of Canyonlands. Read More …
More local jaunts in Moab
A rainy weekend, and the muddy roads up a steep area, means we changed our plans to some enjoyable local hikes. Read More …
Local Delights
Hosting another friend means we have another chance to take in some local favorites and some nearby places off the beaten path. Read More …
Solo in the South San Juans
A few days solo in the South San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Read More …
Birthday in the La Sals
Some time in the La Sals for Joan’s birthday. Read More …
On the Old Spanish Trail and beyond
A weekend of looking at the Old Spanish Trail with a BLMarchaeologist and then we went further afield. Read More …
Gear Review – Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes
A look at the Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes, Call them the “Subaru Outback of hiking shoes.” Read More …