The Thermos – Best Winter Gear Ever?
A look at why I take a thermos on winter outings Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Wool vs Synthetics – What to wear?
It is now winter. Should trusty wool be used or synthetics? Read on to find out more.
The Trail Show – Bonus Show 3 : Funding Your Hiking Addiction
The Trail Show Bonus Show #3 – Funding Your Hiking Addiction
Early Winter
Some early winter hikes and skis in late October through early December
Website of the week – Winter Trekking
With the cold weather hitting Colorado, my mind is turning to winter. Read More …
Gear Review – Merrell Mix Master Move
A review of the Merrell Mix Master Move There was some hiking in “dem dar foothills!” Shoes are a piece of outdoor gear we ask a lot of. We put down miles while schlepping our gear. Our shoes need to Read More …
A Quick and Dirty Guide to the Appalachian Trail
A planning guide and overview for planning a thru-hike or long backpack on the Appalachian Trail.
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Towards the end of Fall
Misc hikes, rambles and other outings in the last part of Autumn.
Gear Review – Land Shark Instant Survival Bag
A review of the Land Shark Instant Survival Bag
More gear on the cheap
Outdoor stores are expensive. Places that aren’t outdoor stores but sell outdoor gear aren’t. Here’s some surprising places to buy outdoor gear. Read More …
The Trail Show – Episode #18 – The Te Araroa
Episode #18! – The Te Araroa Today we bring you our November show – Happy Thanksgiving
A Quick and Dirty Guide to The Pacific Crest Trail
A Pacific Crest Trail planning guide. A way to get an overview of this wonderful trail without being bogged down with lots of info! Updated regularly. Read More …
The Gift of Time – My dream adventure
Most of us (all?) have played the game: What if money and time was no object? What would I do? Well among outdoor enthusiasts, the conversation invariably is: What is my dream adventure? Well, here’s mine. If I was gifted Read More …
Gear as lifestyle – Why is gear discussion so popular?
Gear as lifestyle. Or why discussion of the minutiae of gear is so popular. Read More …
The Trail Show #17 – El Camino
The Trail Show #17 – El Camino
The Trail Show Bonus Show #2 – Trail Etiquette
The Trail Show Bonus Show #2 – Trail Etiquette
Cowboy Camping – My blanket is the stars above
There are many shelters to use when backpacking from simple tarps to hammocks to palatial 4-season tents big and stout enough to weather out a blizzard. But my favorite way of sleeping outside is the simplest: Under the stars, Read More …
Fall in the Park
A wonderful trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. I again assisted Andrew Skurka.