Quick Tip: Key chain ring for gaiters
A quick, inexpensive and simple way to keep long gaiters on winter boots. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
One Weekend – Two Ski Tours
A weekend of two classic ski tours: The Sourdough Traverse and the CMC Ski Trail to Lil Raven
Gear Review: SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves
A review of SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves. Good, well made gloves..but good for what purpose? Read More …
Rock slides, avalanche terrain and red wax
Two weekends in a row where Ma Nature decided to alter my plans. It was not the outdoor fun I planned, but it was still enjoyable.
Under Cover: Which Hat to Wear
Which hat to wear outdoors? It all depends on the conditions, time of the year and personal preference. Read More …
Guide Gear Winter sleeping bag for car camping
The Sportsman Guide house brand -15F sleeping bags are a great bargain for deep winter car camping. Read More …
Bit Bucket O’ Winter Fun
December and January means shorter days. A good time of the year for day trips. Here are some highlights.
Gear Review – Timex Indiglo watch
Many people have outdoor watches that do it all. Mine tells the time: the Timex Indiglo.
The Trail Show #20 – Colorado 14ers Thru-Hike
The Trail Show #20 featuring the Colorado 14ers Thru-Hike
Backpacking weight mania!
Lightweight backpacking is a good thing. Getting obsessed over the labels? Not so much.
Don’t get stuck – Winter trailhead driving
More people seem to get stuck on the way to or from the winter trail head. Here’s some advice on how not to get stuck…or what to do if you do. Read More …
Quick Tip: Rehabbing wool layers
How to make your wool socks, thermals, hats etc. good as new Read More …
A look back at 2013
Highlights of 2013…and hopes for 2014
Guiding with Skurka 2014
Some trips I’ll be guiding with Andrew Skurka in 2014.
Free Outdoor Books
How to get free e-books that are all about the outdoors.
Ski Touring: Wax or Waxless skis?
What’s better for Nordic touring? Wax or Waxless skis? The usual answer: It all depends! Read More …
A Quick and Dirty CDT Guide
A quick overview of the Continental Divide Trail for planning purposes. Updated regularly. Read More …
The Trail Show #19 – The Catamount Trail
The Trail Show #19 featuring Vermont’s Catamount Trail and a winter theme.