Paddling down the Green
An overnight packrafting trip involving a full day’s paddle and two obscure canyon hikes. Read More …
An overnight packrafting trip involving a full day’s paddle and two obscure canyon hikes. Read More …
Recreation DOT gov gets managed by the multi-billion dollar DC beltway firm of Booz-Allen-Hamilton. And here’s why I think it’s awful. Read More …
Another weekend spent at the bottom of a canyon. Read More …
A weekend in which we explored a cave, saw ancient structures, and again confirmed that what’s on a map does not always exist on the ground. Read More …
We returned to a loop we did three years ago and saw familiar, and new, sites. Read More …
A backpacking trip in an obscure canyon in an area we want to see more. Read More …
A cold and blustery weekend makes a perfect time to enjoy favorite places with fewer people. Read More …
The ULA Circuit makes a “jack of all trades pack” for three years now. From cold-weather backpacking to desert water hauls and only at a little over 2 lbs. Read More …
A lesser-known route with some excellent scenery, a river, memorable images…and tacos on the way home! Read More …
Two days of backpacking followed by two days of camping in The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Read More …
Another inexpensive and effective mitten option for cold and wet use that also allows easy layering. Read More …
A very good sun and rain tarp for the back of a truck or SUV. Purchase some additional equipment and the tarp goes from a very good piece of gear to excellent. Read More …
We did another winter backpack along a classic route. Read More …
These biohazard liner mittens are inexpensive, waterproof, and light at 1 oz a pair. I think they’ll work best for occasional three-season use. Read More …
Our first backpacking trip of the year proved as memorable and previous ones. And double special as Joan received the OK from her PT. Read More …
Having wilderness in our backyard is a key to life happiness for us. And one place, quite literally, is just out our door. Read More …
Continuing to look for the ideal pair of rain mitts for my use. The second option ends up as extremely weatherproof, warm, and only $18. Read More …
Looking for my ideal rain mitt. Here’s one option I’ve used – The $17 Decathlon Trek 500 Overglove (mitt). With an intro to the thoughts behind this series. Read More …