My new sponsor – Goodwill Industries Intl
I am pleased to announce that I have received my first outdoor gear and clothing sponsor: Goodwill Industries International. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
The first step: How to start backpacking
The first steps for backpacking may be intimidating. Here’s how to get out there, learn and have fun. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 27 – Gear Maintenance
Trail Groove Issue 27 featuring an article I wrote about gear maintenance with some other excellent articles including one on The Colorado Trail. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ammo boxes for caching
Caching food or other supplies for off-the-beaten trips or even convenience? Surplus ammo boxes are an inexpensive and easy way cache these supplies. Read More …
Beaver Res loop – The last ski tour?
A (possible) last ski tour for this season. All weather dependent, of course. 🙂 Read More …
The Conundrum of Choices
Too many choices? Don’t worry too much about it. Just get out there. Read More …
Beyond the skills
No matter who you are, or how much you know, there is always more to learn in the outdoors. Read More …
Quick Tip: Pull tab guyline tensioner
Make a guyline tensioner out of pull tab from a can. Light, cheap and easy to use. Read More …
Last Day of Winter – First Day of Spring
Some much needed outdoor time: Two very different backcountry ski days that spanned the seasons. Read More …
Naviagation for the long trails: An overview
The Power Point presentation about navigation for the long trails. Covers basics that should be known. May be viewed online; no additional software needed. Read More …
Website of the week: Dark Site Finder
Looking for a place off the beaten path and with great night skies? Dark Site Finder is a great website for this purpose. Read More …
Work is bad for your health
Work is bad for your health? In my case, working in an early 21st century office environment has actually been bad for my health. At least this past month. Read More …
The night sky, light pollution and wildness
Some thoughts on light pollution and how it affects our perception of wildness. Read More …
An outdoor library: Books to own
Some suggested books for the outdoors person that are a wonderful addition to any personal library. Read More …
Go Fund Yourself – A modest proposal
Some thoughts on GoFundMe for vacations as opposed to charitable causes. Read More …
TBT Gear: Cast iron cookware
It is Throwback Thursday with a look at cast iron cook gear! The old school cookware that is suitable for in home or camp. Read More …
Quick Tip: Test strip containers for storage
Empty glucose test strip containers for diabetes work well for misc. hiking, camping, backpacking and even geocaching storage. Read More …
Mountaineering – The Freedom of the Hills
A look at the classic text book on mountaineering. If there was ever a Gen. Ed. book for the outdoors, it is Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills ! Read More …