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The scourge of Rec DOT gov

Posted onApril 12, 2021February 28, 2023AuthorPaul Mags40 Comments

Recreation DOT gov gets managed by the multi-billion dollar DC beltway firm of Booz-Allen-Hamilton. And here’s why I think it’s awful. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagspublic lands

Thoughts on the Seventh Principle of Leave No Trace

Posted onMay 22, 2020January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Some thoughts about the Seventh Principle of Leave No Trace: “Be Considerate of Other Visitors.” Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagscommunity, favorite, LNT, Wilderness Ethics

Camping, hiking, and post-COVID recovery

Posted onMarch 21, 2023March 21, 2023AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A couple of weekends of hiking, camping, and ambling as Joan continues to get better. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Another place in between

Posted onMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

With Joan feeling better but still not 100%, we went to a quiet place between other, more well-known sites. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Ski and High Desert

Posted onFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some skiing with friends and then taking it easy with Joan. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, Dead Horse Point State Park, utah

Gear overview – NortiV8 light duty hiking boots

Posted onFebruary 26, 2023February 27, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at Nortiv8’s “Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Shoes” or light hiking boots. Budget-minded boots similar to the HiTec Altitudes I’ve worn for years. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review

Sunblesa looking for product testers

Posted onFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Are you interested in looking over and reviewing a headlamp? Sunblesa is currently looking for testers. Read More …

CategoriesGear, PMags NewsTagsgear, gear review, lights

An overlook – The Emerald Mile

Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An overlook of “The Emerald Mile” during the 40th anniversary year of the events it depicts. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbooks, review

Trailwork, skiing, and some thoughts

Posted onFebruary 10, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A mixed weekend of outdoor activities and catching up with friends. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsskiing, trailwork, utah

A wintery weekend behind the rocks

Posted onFebruary 2, 2023February 2, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

We backpacked in a place generally populated with jeeps, UTVs, and MTBs. Except during a snowy January, we had this red rock wonderland to ourselves. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Local Moab winter hikes

Posted onJanuary 29, 2023AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A weekend at home and enjoying more of our backyard. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Local in the winter

Posted onJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Keeping it local and getting some custom gear with the sloppy weather. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsMoab, utah

Roaming the canyon

Posted onJanuary 18, 2023AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A shorter weekend for backpacking before the potentially sloppy weather moved in for a holiday. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear review – Lightheart Gear Base Layer Shirt

Posted onJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023AuthorJoanLeave a comment

Joan looks at a base layer shirt designed by a woman for women and made in the USA. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear review, Joan West, shirts, thermals

Gear overview – OXO Good Grips scale

Posted onJanuary 16, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The OXO scale makes the appropriate scale for the minimalist/ultralight backpacker – Inexpensive, easy, quick to use, effective, and has no batteries needed. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, scale

Rock Images Gallery

Posted onJanuary 15, 2023January 15, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

Over 100 images for your perusal. Mainly The Four Corners area, some from Nevada, the High Plains, and even a few from north of Banff. Updated Jan 2023 Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsArizona, Colorado, Colorado Plateau, High Plains, Nevada, New Mexico, Petroglyphs, pictographs, utah

Another winter camp

Posted onJanuary 12, 2023January 12, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Our version of a lazy weekend with truck camping,coffee in the morning, and hiking. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear review – Etsy double-knit fleece mittens

Posted onJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, gloves, winter

Review – West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag

Posted onJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

A long-term review of the West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag and an overlook at this cottage gear company’s work. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamera, camera bag, gear review, myog

A wild goose chase

Posted onJanuary 4, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

With some iffy weather due for the weekend, we went on a local hike that intrigued us for a while. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

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