Twenty-Four Hours in Vasquez Wilderness
A twenty-four backpacking trip in the Vasquez Wilderness with some friends. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Giving myself the gift of time
I handed in my notice this week. I am giving myself the best gift outdoors person can have: The Gift of Time. Read More …
TBT Gear : REI Hoodoo 3
A very large, no longer made “ultralight backpacking shelter” that I would never take backpacking. But works well for base camp. Read More …
Panhandle Eclipse
Some hiking, camping, and eclipse viewing in the Nebraska Panhandle. Read More …
An overview: Grand Obsession
An overview of Grand Obsession: Harvey Butchart and the Exploration of Grand Canyon. A book about an iconic Grand Canyon legend. Read More …
Lightweight Backpacking: REI Style
Going lightweight (sub-20lbs) with typical gear and clothing from REI. Read More …
A visitor from back East
A friend of mine from Rhode Island paid a visit. We did manage to get in some outdoor time in some lesser known areas in Colorado. Read More …
Quick and Dirty Hiking Guides: Devils Thumb sampler
A sample hike from the Quick and Dirty Hiking Guides: 12 Classic Hikes in Colorado. This sample hike for downloading details the Devil’s Thumb Loop. Read More …
New Fangled Ultralight Backpacking
This lightweight “backpacking fad” is not that new or a fad. Despite what some people may state. Read More …
Colorado outdoor issues and concerns
Some issues and concerns for Colorado backpacking, hiking, and camping that may not be readily apparent. Read More …
Trip planning with Google Maps
The Google Maps satellite view is a very useful tool for trip planning. At least it has been for me. Read More …
Survival Coffee
A socially acceptable chemical stimulant to increase my time bank funds when driving to a trailhead late at night. Read More …
Introducing the Quick and Dirty Hiking Guides
Introducing the first two eBooks in the “Quick and Dirty” Hiking Guides co-authored with Cam Honan of The Hiking Life. Read More …
TBT Gear: Feathered Friends Hummingbird
I am loaning out this classic sleeping bag for a little bit. Some musings on why a sleeping bag or quilt is not an item to dirt bag if the budget permits. Read More …
S24O: Lakes and Ridge
A quick overnighter to keep work related stress in check a bit. Read More …
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: $40 Utility bucket?
A new one even for me: A $40 plastic utility bucket being praised by an outdoor gear blog? Cripe. Read More …
TBT Gear: SMD Wild Oasis
A look back at an older shelter that is very versatile. And one I am thinking of cycling back in for some planned trips with possible mixed conditions. Read More …
More musings on Whitman
Some later night woolgathering again on Whitman. The last for a while. 🙂 Read More …