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The Trail Show #10 – The Sierra High Route

Posted onMarch 25, 2013September 23, 2013AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show Episode #10 – The Sierra High Route

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hiking, podcast, Sierra High Route, The Trail Show

Winter In the Park – Andrew Skurka’s Winter Backpacking Trip

Posted onMarch 12, 2013May 14, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Winter backpacking and ski touring with Andrew Skurka in Rocky Mountain National Park.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAndrew Skurka, backpacking, camping, Rocky Mountain National Park, ski touring, winter

Gear Review: Ausangate Socks

Posted onFebruary 25, 2013April 24, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Warm, comfy and superb fit: Ausangate Socks

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear, gear review, socks

Gear Review: Log House Designs Gaiters

Posted onFebruary 25, 2013November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A review of Log House Designs gaiters. Sold at Campmor as Goretex Easy Gaiters II.
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CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gaiters, gear, gear review, winter

Skiing Above, Canyon Below – Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Posted onFebruary 25, 2013May 14, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some winter camping and ski touring of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsBlack Canyon of the Gunnison, camping, skiing

The Trail Show #9 – The Appalachian Trail

Posted onFebruary 25, 2013September 23, 2013AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Happy End of Winter! Today we bring you Episode #9 – Our Appalachian Trail show!

CategoriesPressTagsAppalachian Trail, backpacking, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

Lightweight Backpacking 101

Posted onFebruary 3, 2013December 8, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A quick and dirty overview for transitioning from a traditional backpacker to a lighter weight backpacker. Chart to compare and contrast weights and prices,too Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagslightweight backpacking, lightweight gear, stoves

Camping among the ancients – Chaco Canyon

Posted onFebruary 3, 2013February 4, 2026AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A winter camping trip at Chaco Canyon National Historic Park. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, camping, Chaco Canyon, Colorado Plateau, New Mexico, Petroglyphs, Pueblo

In praise of the original soft shell – Wool Pants

Posted onJanuary 21, 2013November 6, 2024AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Breathable, warm, repels snow, blocks wind. A miracle piece of clothing that is high in quality and usually $20 or less. The original soft shell – wool pants!

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear, gear review, outdoors, skiing, winter, wool pants

The Trail Show #8 – The Long Trail

Posted onJanuary 20, 2013AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #8 – The Long Trail  

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

PMags is not an ammo dealer! :)

Posted onJanuary 19, 2013January 6, 2021AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

My domain name and nick name share a name with an ammo magazine. Lucky me! 🙂

CategoriesMusings, PMags News, PressTagsammo, favorite, humor, pmags

Hardshell vs Softshell – What is the difference?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2013April 26, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

What is the difference between a hardshell vs a softshell? Depending on your desired use and activity, one may better than another. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, differences, gear, hardshell, softshell, winter

Sleeping Bags : A Quick and Dirty Overview

Posted onJanuary 16, 2013December 8, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

An overview of sleeping bag types and a discussion of down vs. synthetic sleeping bags. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, camping, gear, sleeping bag

Review – The New Primal Jerky Plus

Posted onJanuary 8, 2013October 26, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of The New Primal Jerky Plus packs. A tasty mixture of dried fruit, nuts and jerky.  

CategoriesGearTagsfood, gear, gear review

Christmas by The Divide – 10th Mountain Hut

Posted onJanuary 3, 2013August 6, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Snow, skiing, food and drink: A trip report of spending Christmas at the 10th Mountain Hut.  

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTags10th Mountain Hut, backcountry, Colorado, hut trip, skiing, winter

Gear Review – Sno-Seal

Posted onJanuary 2, 2013April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Sometimes old school is still the best. My favorite leather treatment is the eighty year old product of Sno-Seal. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, gear, gear maintenance, gear review, hiking, winter

Gear Review – Outfitted by Costco

Posted onJanuary 1, 2013November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

The unlikely place to get high quality outdoor gear and clothing for a good price: Costco! Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, car camping, clothing, Costco, gear, gear review, outdoor

Build a gear sled the dirt bagger way

Posted onDecember 26, 2012November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags16 Comments

For flat or moderate terrain, a gear sled is a great way to haul in gear. Here’s how to build a simple gear sled without breaking the bank. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbudget gear, DIY, gear sled, inexpensive, popular, pulk, simple, skiing, snowshoeing, winter

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