On The Great Divide
A weekend near Guanella Pass on or near the Continental Divide. A mixture of single track, cross country and jeep track. Great trip!
Author: Paul Mags
Gear Review – Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack
A review of Patagonia’s Lightweight Travel Pack
Ptarmigan Wilderness Figure 8
Wanting a quicker overnighter away from the heat I went backpacking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness outside of Silverthorne, CO
Backpacking – The Next Generation
A Father’s Day weekend trip where my buddy Josh and I took Avery for his first backpacking trip.
The Trail Show #2 – The BM Trail
The second espisode of The Trail Show!
Review: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide
A review of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka. A guide that is aimed towards the backpacker that wishes to hike more and camp a bit less.
Taking my climbing gear for a walk – Notch Top Mountain
A quick overnight (attempted) alpine climb to Notch Top. We were going to do the Spiral Route, but the 60+ MPH gusts on Sunday morning made us bag the trip. Still, a nice overnighter if anything else….
Hike n’ Brew – St. Vrain Mountain
When a good friend you've known since you met on the PCT is about to become a dad, how do you celebrate? Why with a hike, a beer and a burger after. It is a Hike n' Brew!
The Trailshow!
What do four Triple Crowners do who are now married and/or have a kid on the way, about to get married and love beer do? They talk smack. They talk trail. And have a free form discussion that, in theory, Read More …
Return to the Pecos : The Land of Enchanment
Another backpacking trip in the gorgeous Pecos wilderness of northern New Mexico. Read More …
Spring in the Foothills
In between the ski season and when the high country opens up is one of my favorite times of the year. Early season wildflowers bloom. The local brooks and streams are rushing with fresh snow melt. And the views of Read More …
Book Review: I HIKE by Lawton “Disco” Grinter
Lawton "Disco" Grinter, best known in thru-hiking circles for producing The Walkumentary, has written about his ten-thousand miles of hiking. Rather than a traditional thru-hike narrative about a journey, it is a collection of short vignettes from his many years Read More …
New Insoles: Simple change with a big difference
Replacing the factory insoles with something new is a trick many experienced backpackers know about. But not everyone does. Here’s why it should be done. Read More …
Gear Review: Champion C9 Clothing (Target)
Outdoor clothing can be expensive. When a brand of clothing is that is inexpensive, functional and durable it is rare and wonderful find. And for me, the brand of clothing that fits that criteria are the Champion C9 brand found Read More …
Wilderness First Aid : A Minimalist View
Wilderness First Aid is a basic certification for the assessing, treating and stabilizing of a person’s injuries in the backcountry. But how does the (sometimes) gear and equipment focused backcountry medicine co-exist with a more minimalist view? Here is my Read More …
Backpacking: A Beginners Primer
A primer I wrote for people new to backpacking. With a beginners backpacking gear list, too. Read More …
Teton Valley – Winter Becoming Spring
someone and I had planned a ski trip to the Teton Valley and nearby areas in later March. Some Nordic backcountry in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the surrounding area was the idea.. An early spring altered our Read More …
Review: Rocky Mountain Wildflowers Pocket Guide
A review of an excellent guide to the wildflowers found in the Colorado Rockies. Read More …