Twenty-four hours in Lost Creek
A relaxing ~25 mile trip the Lost Creek Wilderness. A touch of fall was in the air. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Walking Man – The Secret Life of Colin Fletcher
A review of a recently released biography of Colin Fletcher. Read More …
TBT Gear: Coghlan’s outdoor gear
A look at a company whose gear always seems to creep into a person’s outdoor kit at one time or another. Read More …
And now for something completely different…
Should I be flattered? Perplexed? Or just skeeved out? 🙂 Read More …
Backpacker Magazine – March, 1989
A look at an older copy of Backpacker Magazine that details the Triple Crown trails…and shows how discussing the outdoors has evolved. Read More …
Mountain bikes in the wilderness
Thoughts on mountain bikes in designated wilderness areas. Read More …
Who are you?
I was asked recently “What kind of hiking am I doing?” Here’s an answer. Read More …
Bears and food storage: Looking ahead
In the backcountry, regulations mandating bear canisters are becoming more common. I see more of these mandates in the years ahead. Read More …
Book review: Dear Bob and Sue
A look at a lighthearted read about traveling to all the National Parks in the United States. Read More …
A jaunt on an old favorite
A hike on the Bear Peak loop. Read More …
Alphabet Soup Hiking
Just a term I use to describe a certain mentality and type of hiking. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 29 – Wilderness Study Areas
Trail Groove Issue 28 featuring some more articles I wrote. Read More …
Pawnee – Buchanan : Off-trail option
An off-trail twist on a classic Colorado backpacking loop. Read More …
Dry Camping – A few simple tips
Some thoughts and tips for dry camping. Read More …
So long to a companion
A little guy who I became attached to passed on. He was present as I wrote many of the articles on this site. Read More …
A map is a suggestion : Troublesome – CDT loop
A backpacking trip in a lightly used area. And some thoughts on the future of wilderness management. Read More …
PowerLine PowerCup Mobile Inverter
A neat little device I’ve had for a few years now that really intrigued my friends recently. Perfect for both road trips or disaster preparedness. Read More …
Five more Colorado backpacking loops
Some more backpacking loop ideas for Colorado in the Denver and Boulder area. Read More …