Eclipse 2023 – Goosenecks State Park
Joan and I worked an event for the Eclipse at Goosenecks State Park, had the privilege of camping on the rim, and then went to see some equally amazing sights along an old travel path.
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Author: Paul Mags
Wandering the Labyrinth
Four days and a bonus night of camping that we that never fails to entice more and more. Read More …
Gear Review: Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka
A three-season+ or early winter coat suitable for many different uses—the last of my winter season reviews. Read More …
Fall on the Plateau
Another weekend out and about in Utah’s Canyon Country. Read More …
Gear Review – ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 tent
After about 100 nights we find the $200 ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 an excellent car camping tent. Read More …
Gear Review – Nortiv8 Armadillo 2 boots
A look the Armadillo 2 hiking boots from Nortiv8. Another potential budget option that’s effective in certain conditions. Read More …
Outside of Moab
Joan and I poked around in a place with litle info. Perfect! Read More …
The Abajos in September
Backpacking in the Abajos on a fine September weekend. Read More …
Canyon country early
Enering canyon country a bit earlier in the fall than normal for us but we found it delightful. Read More …
To the higher San Juans
Four days in our favorite local(ish) mountains, Read More …
Lightweight backpacking concepts for couples
A look at lightweight backpacking concepts for couples. More so than solo, lightweight backpacking as a couple means the overall system. Some thoughts. Updated Sept 2023. Read More …
Gear review: Topo Athletic Ultraventure 2 shoes
A look at the Topo Athletic Ultraventute shoes. Excellent shoes for the mountains but perhaps not brushy and prickly terrain. Read More …
San Juan interlude
A quick overnighter in the lower San Juans. Read More …
Two years in the La Sals
Camping and hiking to celebrate two years of marriage. Read More …
Start here: My unofficial outdoor guidebook
Here’s a quick reference to articles that will be useful for anyone starting out with camping, hiking, or backpacking in all four seasons. Updated Aug 2023. Read More …
Some La Sals camping
A quick getaway after some a busy couple of weeks. Read More …
Images, not vandalism
Thoughts on why images are not vandalism. And reasons why people are calling them images rather than “rock art” as well. Read More …
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 …