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Gear review – Laek Adventure Towels

Posted onNovember 19, 2024June 21, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at the laek adventure towels – simple, sturdy, quick drying, and absorbent. Awesome for our extended camping trips and times in between backpacking. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, clothing, gear review

Bears Ears Marathon and nearby

Posted onNovember 17, 2024December 1, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

We volunteered at a local race, cheered on a friend, and camped two nights in archeological memorable areas. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Fremont Indian State Park

Posted onNovember 17, 2024December 1, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A quick trip to Fremont Indian State Park and Museum as I joined Joan for her training weekend. Read More …

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Three Days on the Hayduke

Posted onOctober 31, 2024November 1, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Three days on the Hayduke Trail through the Needles District of Canyonlands. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

More local jaunts in Moab

Posted onOctober 31, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A rainy weekend, and the muddy roads up a steep area, means we changed our plans to some enjoyable local hikes. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Local Delights

Posted onOctober 17, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Hosting another friend means we have another chance to take in some local favorites and some nearby places off the beaten path. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Solo in the South San Juans

Posted onOctober 16, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A few days solo in the South San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado

Birthday in the La Sals

Posted onOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Some time in the La Sals for Joan’s birthday. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

On the Old Spanish Trail and beyond

Posted onOctober 7, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A weekend of looking at the Old Spanish Trail with a BLMarchaeologist and then we went further afield. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear Review – Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes

Posted onSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at the Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes, Call them the “Subaru Outback of hiking shoes.” Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review

Down the River – Moab to Bull Frog

Posted onSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Four days down the Colorado River. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear review – GADIEMKENSD long-billed running hat

Posted onSeptember 14, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A look at the $14 GADIEMKENSD long-brim foldable nylon “running hat” that works better than a trucker-style hat for me and my needs. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, clothing, hats

Camping in Huntington Canyon

Posted onSeptember 14, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some mellow camping and hiking with Holly and Dan in Huntington Canyon. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Backpacking Boulder Mountain

Posted onSeptember 8, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Joan and I went backpacking and camping on Boulder Mountain outside of Capitol Reef. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear review – Cyansky L2 Rechargeable Lightweight Headlamp

Posted onSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at the Cyansky L2 Rechargeable Lightweight Headlamp that fits a more robust niche than general backpacking. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear, gear review, lights

A weekend in Pando

Posted onSeptember 3, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A weekend camping at Fishlake and taking in the Pando. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

The Enshittification of Gaia GPS

Posted onAugust 30, 2024September 2, 2024AuthorPaul Mags25 Comments

Gaia is now potentially new  sharing tracks and GPX waypoints unless you mark it as private.  And based on their past behavior, I don’t trust them for legacy tracks. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsenshittification

A Hardrock loop

Posted onAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

More San Juan fun during August, “The Sunday of Summer.” Read More …

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