The Trail Show #26: The Pinhoti Trail
The Trail Show #26 featuring the Pinhoti Trail.
Author: Paul Mags
Death of Backpacking – A response
A recent article in High Country News was titled The Death of Backpacking. Hyperbole? No basis in fact? My own .05 worth… Read More …
Buffalo Peaks Saunter
A backpacking trip in the intimate Buffalo Peaks wilderness with someone.
On the Beaten Path – A reflection
With the hype over Wild, here’s a look at my favorite thru-hiking memoir: On the Beaten Path.
Website Of The Week – Books For Hikers
Need a suggestion for a book about backpacking or the outdoors in general? Try Booksforhikers.com
Devils Thumb – Off Trail Option
A classic backpacking loop with an off-trail twist.
That Book – Cheryl Strayed’s Wild
Looking at Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and the often passionate debate about the book and upcoming movie. Read More …
Edge of the Four Corners – Chimney Rock National Monument
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 …
South San Juan Stroll
A backpacking trip in the South San Juan Wilderness
Trail Groove Issue 16
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 …
Off to the San Juans
I am starting a new job next week, but plan on taking a week for myself first starting Monday evening. I’ll be in the southern San Juans strolling along the Continental Divide. After, I hope to get in a quick Read More …
Cadillac Desert: A re-visit
An overlook at a favorite book of mine: Cadillac Desert. Read More …
Tromping in the Basin – Skurka Backpacking Fundamentals Trip
Another backpacking fundamentals course I assisted on with Andrew Skurka.
Continental Divide Trail – “Walk Off the War”
Cool way to follow along with the Warrior Hikers on their CDT journey.
Backpacking with the boys – Lost Creek Wilderness
A Father’s Day weekend trip with my buddy Josh and his two sons.
The Trail Show #25 – West Coast Trail
The Trail Show #25 featuring the West Coast Trail
Work – Life Balance in the Lost Creek Wilderness
A trip with some friends from work in the Lost Creek Wilderness.
Twin Sisters
A classic early season hike with exquisite views of Longs Peak.