ALDHA West Gathering 2015
A trip to the ALDHA West Gathering near the base of Mt. Hood. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Continental Divide Trail Coalition hikes
A hike on the CDT one fine fall day. And a stroll on The Colorado Trail the following day. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 24
Another issue of Trail Groove. I wrote a review of A Walk In The Woods movie, posted a recipe and have some thoughts on campfires. Read More …
Fall in the Foothills
An afterwork hike to enjoy the oncoming season of autumn. Read More …
Day hiking feast – Peppers and Eggs
An old classic that is easy to make and works well for pre- day hike breakfast and during the hike for lunch. Read More …
Review – Backcountry Navigator
A review of Backcountry Navigator and gps/mapping software in general. Read More …
Talus vs. Scree – What is the difference?
A quick and dirty description of the difference between talus and scree. Read More …
Fall Classic – Chiefs Head
An excellent fall hike on a trailless 13er in Rocky Mountain NP. ~15 miles and 5500′ of class 2 scrambling goodness. Read More …
Classes of hiking – The Yosemite Decimal System
An explanation of the different classes of the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) esp as it applies to hiking. Read More …
Website of the week: CalTopo
A great website for that essential of backcountry navigation – maps! Read More …
In the Sagebrush Sea along the Oregon Trail
Some road tripping and camping along the old Oregon Trail in Wyoming and nearby Nebraska. Read More …
Bighorns – Cloud Peak Wilderness
Some backpacking in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. The Cloud Peak Wilderness in particular. Read More …
Off to the Mountains
Gone for ten days. Can’t wait. Respond when I get back. Read More …
Backpackers and The Giving Tree
The trail community as it relates to a classic story by Shel Silvertstein. Read More …
The Trail Show #39 – Wind River High Route
The Trail Show #39 featuring Alan Dixon’s Wind River High Route Read More …
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire…
Thoughts on the new wildfire norm in the American West. Read More …
Book Review : Thru-hiking Will Break Your Heart
A review of a popular book about thru-hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. Read More …
The Quiver- Stoves
A look at the stoves I use for backpacking and camping. Read More …