Backpacking is about more than gear and permits. Drawing on the Babylon Fire and the recent Bears Ears reduction, here are some thoughts on why stewardship also means caring about the future of our public lands. Read More …
Some more camping and hiking in our local mountains. Read More …
Backpacking is limited this year due to the fires. But some opportunities for camping exist in some local-ish peaks. Read More …
The tide rolls in and the tide rolls out. Read More …
A gathering of some pictographs and petroglyphs we’ve seen over the years. Updated July 2026. Read More …
My review on an updated version of the Hywell merino wool socks. Read More …
A backpack became a day hike due to smoke. Read More …
A ten-year update to the original 2016 article and its 2021 follow-up, highlighting the apps we currently use for our outdoor jaunts. Read More …
Coping with a fire that feels close to home on a literal and figurative level. Read More …
Camping and hiking at the edge of the San Juan mountains. Read More …