GPS mileage discrepancies – Updated Oct 2026
A map, guidebook or race course has one set of mileage listed. Your GPS device has more mileage listed or, rarely, less mileage. Why? Updated Oct 2026 Read More …
Month: October 2026
Potholes and canyon rims
Muddy roads changed our plans, but a little map reading led to a memorable overnight among water-filled potholes and canyon rim views close to home. Read More …
The Quiver: Our Backpacking Stoves in 2026
Different trips, different stoves, and different tools for different jobs. An updated look at the backpacking stoves in our quiver. Read More …
Rain Mitt #3 – Biohazard mitts UPDATE OCT 2026
Update Oct 2025 – These biohazard trigger mittens are inexpensive, waterproof, and light at 1 oz a pair. Over time, I found they work surprisingly well for rain. Read More …
Brave New Industrial Tourism – Chiricahua National Park
Chiricahua may soon become a national park. But will increased tourism bring the resources needed to protect it? Some thoughts on industrial tourism and public lands. Read More …
Hiking some ancient canyons
A weekend in nearby Colorado so Joan could attend a class. Read More …
Bearing Witness: Fire, Flood, and a Changed Landscape
Walking through a changed landscape after a fire. Read More …
Tragedy of The Commons
A fire ring at an archaeological site, an unleashed dog where dogs are prohibited, and a reminder that protecting public lands means more than saying we value them. The tragedy of the commons, backcountry edition. Read More …
Above Capitol Reef
Fall in the high country is brief. We caught it just right: golden aspens, bugling elk, an old cabin, cold nights overlooking the desert, and pie to finish. Read More …