Shameless Plug: Guided Trip in Rocky Mountain National Park
Interested in backpacking in Colorado and want to explore one of the least visited parts of Rocky Mountain National Park? And learn some new skills in the process?
Author: Paul Mags
Skiing in Feb and March
Not the best or most photogenic year for skiing. Not to say we did not do any skiing….it just wasn’t as good as past years. We made the best of the ski season though.
January Ski Jaunts
A few ambles and rambles in the month of January
December Ski Fun
Every year I anxiously await ski season. The fresh powder, the intense blue skies of winter and beautiful mountain scenery. What's not to like?
Shameless Plug for The Holidays!
A shameless plug for my photography site at Red Bubble. A framed photo, a calendar, or even some postcards makes a wonderful gift, stocking stuffer or something to give on one of eight crazy nights. And the princely sum of Read More …
Introduction to Snowshoeing Basics
An article on the introduction to snowshoeing basics for enjoying this wonderful winter past time! Covers clothing, gear, the layering principle, a snowshoeing gear checklist and wool vs. synthetics comparison. Read More …
Eldorado Mtn Bushwhack
Our annual late-Fall hike to Eldorado Mountain in the south part of the Boulder area.
Hike My Hike – Damn It! (HMHDI)
Hike My Hike, Damn it! The one true, correct and absolute way to hike. My way. Read More …
Howl-o-ween 2011
A camping trip someone and I did over Halloween weekend. We went to the Florissant National Monument, a wolf sanctuary and swung by Garden of the Gods on the way back home. Read More …
Gear Review – GoLite Tumalo
A review of the GoLite Tumalo rain jacket. Read More …
Gear Review – AntiGravityGear 3 Cup Aluminum Non-Stick Cook Pot
When backpacking, a cook pot should be simple. Something light, large enough to boil water, compact and gets the job done. Go to an REI or similar store and you will sometimes see this type of pot…for a price! Luckily, Read More …
A Beer, A Burger and an Adventure: Post Trip Noshing
The views were astounding. The powder was sweet. That secret camping spot off-trail near a brook was savored. The top of the pass was scrambled to and nothing is seen but an endless vista of mountains. The trailhead is then Read More …
Fall up High : Devils Thumb – King Lake Loop
Fall is perhaps the best time of the year to hike in the Colorado high country. The skies are clear. The aspens are an explosion of gold. The ground cover is a mix of red, yellow and orange. And their Read More …
Gear Review – Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo
Need a lightweight tent that is spacious for two, sturdy and does not feel too minimalist? Take a look at the Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo. Read More …
Fall in the Never Summer
There is always one last backpacking trip of the season. A time when the leaves are turning, the days are growing shorter and the air that has a crispness at night. In mid-September, a few of us had a last Read More …
Ring Around Pike’s Peak – Ring The Peak Trail
One early fall day, d-low and I decided to again backpack the “Ring The Peak” trail. At just under 60 miles, it is a work in progress. A CDT hike in miniature: unfinished, a mix of single track, jeep roads, Read More …
Sauntering in the Sangres – Latir Peak Wilderness
There are some trips where I want to walk all day and immerse myself in the rhythms of the day. Watch the sun rise as I break camp and walk into the twilight of the waning day. A trip where Read More …
Walk the Divide – East Portal to Berthoud Pass
The Continental Divide. The three words evokes an image of an endless chain of mountains. With peaks rising into the sky and the valleys far below. To the east lies the Atlantic watershed and to the West the waters flow Read More …