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A look – Boots McFarland -20 Years on the Trail!

Posted onMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Looking at ” Boots McFarland -20 Years on the Trail!” I think of the book as backpacking comfort food. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbooks, Boots McFarland

Gear review: Salomon X Ultra 4 Low Hiking Shoes

Posted onMay 25, 2023May 26, 2023AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

A look at the Salomon X Ultra 4 low hiking shoes. I like these shoes, but don’t love them. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review, review

On the South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit

Posted onMay 24, 2023May 29, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

My experiences walking and packrafting ~250 miles connecting the four NPS units and the lands in between of the South East Utah Group (SEUG). Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagspackrafting, SEUG Circuit, utah

North of the canyon

Posted onMay 5, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Two nights camping out in another obscure neck of the high desert. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

The SEUG Circuit

Posted onMay 2, 2023May 25, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Here’s an ~250-mile route I plan to paddle and hike before I start a new position in June. Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagsSEUG Circuit, utah

An overlook – N1-B Mukluks

Posted onApril 27, 2023April 28, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Budget footwear for cool to cold and dry conditions when in camp. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, footwear, gear review, surplus, winter

Rim top wanderings

Posted onApril 26, 2023May 26, 2023AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Hiking and camping along the canyon rims. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Some guests and some backpacking

Posted onApril 23, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

We had some guests over and then went backpacking after showing some of the sites. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear Review : Montbell Merino Wool Plus Light Hoodie

Posted onApril 19, 2023May 26, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at the Montbell hoodie that works very well for me as a cold to cool weather top but is too warm for me once the mercury hits ~65F. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear review, montbell, sun protection

Stewardship Spotlight

Posted onApril 18, 2023AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

The SHPO office did a spotlight article on the site stewarding volunteer work we perform. Read More …

CategoriesPressTagsutah, volunteer

Showing the local scenery

Posted onApril 7, 2023April 7, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Spending some time with some dear friends from Boulder. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

America’s Outdoor Recreation Act – Boon or bust?

Posted onApril 6, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

America’s Outdoor Recreation Act seems promising. But I see many loopholes potentially exploited for financial interests. Or, business as usual. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsNational Parks, Wildness

Gear Review – Nitecore NU43 headlamp

Posted onApril 5, 2023April 7, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A look at a bright, long-lasting, and high-powered headlamp. Best for climbing, camping, car emergencies, and potential SAR use. Perhaps not backpacking. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear, gear review, lights

Wandering to and fro

Posted onApril 2, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Hiking and camping with some friends before they set forth on another opportunity. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Camping, hiking, and post-COVID recovery

Posted onMarch 21, 2023March 21, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A couple of weekends of hiking, camping, and ambling as Joan continues to get better. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Another place in between

Posted onMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

With Joan feeling better but still not 100%, we went to a quiet place between other, more well-known sites. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Ski and High Desert

Posted onFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some skiing with friends and then taking it easy with Joan. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, Dead Horse Point State Park, utah

Gear overview – NortiV8 light duty hiking boots

Posted onFebruary 26, 2023February 27, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at Nortiv8’s “Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Shoes” or light hiking boots. Budget-minded boots similar to the HiTec Altitudes I’ve worn for years. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review

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The Southeast Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... My las The Southeast Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit
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My last post on this ~250-mile walkabout/paddle about that connected the four NPS units of SE Utah and the places in between.
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For the curious, I made a post with some more info (but not too much ;-) ), lots of photos, thoughts, and even some gear-wonk ideas for those interested.
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#hiking #backpacking #packrafting #camping #utah #moab #petroglyphs #pictographs
The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... One l The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit
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One last batch of photos of my ~250 miles of packrafting and backpacking to connect the four NPS units in South East Utah. 
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Photo 4 co @ramblinghemlock 
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The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... More The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit
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More photos from my recent walkabout from Arches NP to Canyonlands (Needles) via the Colorado (Grand) River to Natural Bridges to Hovenweep and the places in between.
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 The jaunt encompassed not quite 70 miles of packrafting and ~180 miles of backpacking while seeing four national park units, two national monuments, and one USFS wilderness area. Feel fortunate to have so much public land within two hours of our home that takes in such beauty in a rich historical and cultural area.
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And that's a wrap.- paddled or hiked to all four p And that's a wrap.- paddled or hiked to all four parks in the SEUG group and the places in between. Lots of beauty,  history, and cultural places along the way. Feel fortunate to call this region home. As always, thanks to @ramblinghemlock for the love and support.
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In between Natural Bridges and Blanding. Can't wai In between Natural Bridges and Blanding. Can't wait to see the photos on my good camera. Also, I think it's time for new shoes??? ;)
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#hiking #backpacking #utah #camping #seugcircuit
Made it to natural bridges and well on the way to Made it to natural bridges and well on the way to Blanding. I can't thank @ramblinghemlock enough for the awesome resupply. Great scenery, inspiring places of others who came this way and LOTS of water. Even shared a camp spot @needlesoutpost with some #hayduketrail hikers and their climbing friend who shared some trail magic with me. Onward!
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