FKTs, records and other shenanigans
Interest, attempts and coverage of record-breaking on America’s long trails is increasing. Here’s my own nickel’s thoughts on why… Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
The Trail Show – Bonus Show #4 – The First Two Years
The Trail Show – Bonus Show #4: The First 2 Years
Quick Tip: Campmor Zipper Pulls
Another useful little item that is light, cheap and effective: Campmor zipper pulls. Read More …
The Spanish Peaks
A quick overnight camping trip to the Spanish Peaks with someone.
Embrace the Brutality – the origins
The origins of the phrase “Embrace the Brutality” for the CDT.
A touch of Autumn in the Eagles Nest
A backpacking weekend in the Eagles Nest Wilderness just outside of Silverthorne and Vail, Colorado.
Stumblin’ Thru – Parts One and Two: A review
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 …
Trail Magic – Sodas, water caches and trash. Oh my!
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 …
Simple Pleasures
The joy of the simple pleasures.
Website of the Week – Mad Monte’s Retro Outdoor Gear page
A look at a cool collection of older, but very serviceable, outdoor gear.
Light, versatile and cheap: The p38 and p51 can openers
A surprisingly versatile invention that is well over seventy years old at this point: The p38 and p51 can openers.
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Northern Colorado Delights
A trip in the northern Colorado mountains. Ridge walks, alpine lakes, wildflowers and other off-trail delights.
The Trail Show #26: The Pinhoti Trail
The Trail Show #26 featuring the Pinhoti Trail.
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.