A look back at 2022
A look at 2022. Some sentiment, some snark, and lots of photos. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Gear review – surprisingly good budget compact binocs
For our arc site-focused trips, the $22 and sub-5oz Bushnell Powerview Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular works surprisingly well. Read More …
Christmas in Canyon Country
Our holiday meant no Santa and Christmas tress but red rocks with pinons and junipers instead, Read More …
Arizona Sojurn Part 2 – Up to Flagstaff
The second part of our winter vacation in Arizona before we headed back to Moab. Read More …
Arizona Sojurn – Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
The first part of our winter vacation where we spent five days in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on the Arizona / Mexico border. Read More …
December on the Plateau
Another weekend spent seeing what we see in our spot in the High Desert. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2022 – Our bike kit
The gear pick of the year for 2022? Our biking system – save gas, gets exercise, is good for the environment, and is often quicker and less stressful. Read More …
Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms
At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …
A swell time over Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving spent with a friend in the high desert with many images and stark beauty. Read More …
New gear we liked for 2022
A look over the pieces of gear and clothing that served us well in 2022. Read More …
Into the canyon
Joan and I continue to savor the early winter season of Utah’s canyon country. Read More …
Solid (Standard) Fleece vs Grid Fleece
What are the functional differences between grid and solid (standard) fleece? Read More …
Gear review – Sunblesa H11 headlamp
A headlamp very similar to the classic 2017 Nitecore Nu25 that’s slightly lighter with an intriguing greenlight setting. Read More …
November Light
Our first below-freezing night backpacking trip of the season. And a reminder of why we love this time of the year in Utah. Read More …
A winter camp
It’s the time of the year when we meander and savor the canyon country during winter. Read More …
Sun protection techniques
Some of the gear, clothing, and techniques we use for sun protection when hiking and backpacking. Read More …
Sunday night rituals
Our Sunday evening ritual means repeating a pattern week in and week out. But one we enjoy. Read More …
Searching for Julien
A local hike and I took it easy while being a little under the weather. Read More …