Winter backpacking on The Colorado Plateau
An overnight trip exploring red rock, Pueblos, Rock Images, and a canyon we had to ourselves. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
From the web – January 18th
Some articles, memes, videos, or other material I found interesting during the week of Jan 18th. Read More …
What is a thru-hike?
Some Friday evening musings of when a backpacking trip becomes a thru-hike. Read More …
Some sprucing up
A new look and feel without too many changes under the hood of this website. Read More …
Winter camping in Canyonlands
Enjoying some quiet time in the partially reopened “Island in the Sky” district in Canyonlands National Park. Read More …
SUL Sub-3 lb Winter Backpacking List
A sub-three pound backpacking list for the winter months. Read More …
Luci Lights – Surprisingly practical
Simple, reliable, useful, and not expensive. The inflatable and solar charged Luci lights became a helpful item for me over the past year. Read More …
Winter in the High Desert
Red rocks, ice, and snow make for a magical landscape during the Moab winter. Read More …
The Quiver: Footwear
The current quiver of footwear I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
On this government shutdown
Some thoughts on the government shut down, its effects on public lands, and what it might mean for the future. Read More …
A Local New Year’s Weekend
Changing plans over New Year’s and keeping it local. Read More …
Gear review: UBTech Travel Pants
The UBTech Travel Pants are a less expensive alternative to the popular prAna Zion pants. Here’s a review based on over a year of hard use. Read More …
Christmas in Courthouse Wash
Our first Christmas in Moab. And hiking is the activity of choice. Read More …
Book overview: 4WD Adventures Utah
An older but still useful book that works well as an adjunct to trip planning using Utah’s often rough roads for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
2018: A year on the road and a new home
If I had to summarize 2018 succinctly? “One of the best years of my life.” Read More …
Gear review: LWCWUS Thermals (MilSurplus)
A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …
On the cusp of the solstice
Two days of exploring the Colorado Plateau’s landscape and its relation to the ancient people’s viewing of astronomical events. Read More …
Gear Review: Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra
Well-made, easy on/easy off traction devices that holds up for more aggressive hiking in semi-technical icy terrain. Read More …