Embrace the Brutality – the origins
The origins of the phrase “Embrace the Brutality” for the CDT.
The origins of the phrase “Embrace the Brutality” for the CDT.
A backpacking weekend in the Eagles Nest Wilderness just outside of Silverthorne and Vail, Colorado.
A review of Stumbling Thru and Stumbling Thru Part II by A. Digger Stolz On a silly little podcast I help co-host, an author pitched us and suggested we review his book. It was a book about an Appalachian Read More …
A look at the concept known as trail magic and the controversy around it. Trail Magic is the term used to describe the wonderful, unexpected things that happen to thru-hikers during their hike. – The Thru-Hiker’s Hand Book, 1998 edition. Read More …
The joy of the simple pleasures.
A look at a cool collection of older, but very serviceable, outdoor gear.
A surprisingly versatile invention that is well over seventy years old at this point: The p38 and p51 can openers.
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A trip in the northern Colorado mountains. Ridge walks, alpine lakes, wildflowers and other off-trail delights.
The Trail Show #26 featuring the Pinhoti Trail.
A recent article in High Country News was titled The Death of Backpacking. Hyperbole? No basis in fact? My own .05 worth… Read More …
A backpacking trip in the intimate Buffalo Peaks wilderness with someone.
With the hype over Wild, here’s a look at my favorite thru-hiking memoir: On the Beaten Path.
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A classic backpacking loop with an off-trail twist.
Looking at Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and the often passionate debate about the book and upcoming movie. Read More …
After my San Juans jaunt, I decided to take advantage of my location and see something I’ve been wanting to see for a while: Chimney Rock National Monument. Located at the northern and eastern-most part of what is called Read More …
A backpacking trip in the South San Juan Wilderness
Trail Groove Issue 16 is out. My contributions included the news and an article about tech on the trail. Working as an IT Monkey for my day job, I am fascinated by how technology is becoming a larger part of Read More …