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Thoughts on the Seventh Principle of Leave No Trace

Posted onMay 22, 2020January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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

CategoriesMusingsTagscommunity, favorite, LNT, Wilderness Ethics

Into the canyon

Posted onNovember 23, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Joan and I continue to savor the early winter season of Utah’s canyon country. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear Review – Squak Mountain Co. fleece hoodie

Posted onNovember 22, 2022November 25, 2022AuthorJoanLeave a comment

Joan reviews the $60 Squak Mountain Co grid fleece hoodie. Based out of Utah, it’s a Melly-style hoodie for active use. No appointment is needed to purchase! Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfleece, gear review, Joan West

Solid (Standard) Fleece vs Grid Fleece

Posted onNovember 21, 2022November 24, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

What are the functional differences between grid and solid (standard) fleece? Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsclothing, fleece

Gear review – Sunblesa H11 headlamp

Posted onNovember 18, 2022November 20, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A headlamp very similar to the classic 2017 Nitecore Nu25 that’s slightly lighter with an intriguing greenlight setting. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear, gear review, lights

November Light

Posted onNovember 16, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Our first below-freezing night backpacking trip of the season. And a reminder of why we love this time of the year in Utah. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

A winter camp

Posted onNovember 10, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

It’s the time of the year when we meander and savor the canyon country during winter. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Sun protection techniques

Posted onNovember 8, 2022November 10, 2022AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Some of the gear, clothing, and techniques we use for sun protection when hiking and backpacking. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagssun protection

A ritual of the American pasttime of baseball. From the "Made in China

Sunday night rituals

Posted onNovember 6, 2022November 6, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Our Sunday evening ritual means repeating a pattern week in and week out. But one we enjoy. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsgift of time

Searching for Julien

Posted onNovember 3, 2022November 3, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A local hike and I took it easy while being a little under the weather. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsjulien, utah

Long live the watch

Posted onOctober 29, 2022October 29, 2022AuthorPaul Mags13 Comments

My 15+ yr old Timex Indiglo finally went kaput. The watch is dead; long live the watch. Here are some reasons why I still have and use an analog watch in 2022. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagswatches

An ancient canyon

Posted onOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A bit of camping, hiking, and meandering in an obscure canyon not far from the Utah border. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado

Packrafting – the gear

Posted onOctober 23, 2022October 25, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The gear we use for our backpacking-focused packrafting trips. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagspackrafting

Embracing the mud on the Green

Posted onOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some Type II fun, spirited discussion at times, muddy and wet conditions, and rewarding. Or a weekend packrafting. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

October on the Green

Posted onOctober 13, 2022October 23, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A hike and a float not far from where I’m typing. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

Red Rock & Golden Leaves

Posted onOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Fall colors up high and the red rock desert below. An excellent autumn weekend in Moab. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

A properly attired hiker: Blaze orange in hunting season

Posted onOctober 5, 2022October 12, 2022AuthorPaul Mags23 Comments

Different options for the wearing of blaze orange while hiking during hunting season. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, blaze orange, hiking, hunting, popular

Fall splendor in the Abajos

Posted onOctober 4, 2022October 5, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Enjoying the first part of fall in the Abajo Mountains. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAbajos, utah

Budget gear – The popular picks

Posted onSeptember 22, 2022September 22, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A curated list of the budget items people seem to borrow or find intriguing over the years of hiking, camp, and hiking. Read More …

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@ramblinghemlock uses her gear and clothing for a @ramblinghemlock uses her gear and clothing for a long time. Alas, it all wears out. Joan's replacing some long-time gear and clothing, including her 2011 Melly fleeces. .. She went with the Utah-based @squakmountainco grid fleece hoodie as an active-use replacement. So far, she likes it and has shared her thoughts. I included my .05 worth as well. .. 🧥 LINK IN PROFILE ⛺
Into the canyon ... Another backpacking trip into Into the canyon ... Another backpacking trip into the canyon bottom. I don't think we'll ever tire of the early winter light where the images seem prominent, the alcoves with structures always feel warm, and the canyon views seem that much crisper. And a hot drink post-trip, sipping it on the tailgate, and taking in the last views of the canyon below, always seem welcoming. ... #hiking #backpacking #camping #utah #pictographs #petroglyphs
Sunblesa H11 review .... For those who like the c Sunblesa H11 review .... For those who like the classic 2017 Nitecore Nu25, this headlamp's similar, with a few additional features. And, unlike the newer NU25s, still has that great two-button feature for light selection. ... I found that rather than something new, I found a refinement to the classic NU25 that’s slightly lighter with some features that make the Sunblesa H11 a viable alternative. Especially if Nitecore phases out the 2017 model. ... **🎒 Review via link in profile 🔦 ** #hiking #backpacking #camping
The November Light ... Of all the months on the Co The November Light ... Of all the months on the Colorado Plateau, I think @ramblinghemlock and I enjoy November more than any other. The light of early winter seems to reflect so well on the canyon walls and seems less harsh than in earlier months. Fewer people mean we often have the canyons to ourselves. And the early nights lend themselves more to "seeing what we see" within a smaller area, ... We had our first below-freezing night backpacking for the season. But our cold weather gear, and a little rum and cider, made for a comfortable night's rest. ... No matter how many times we poke around these canyons, we always seem to see more sights new to us. All in canyons that always seem that much more stunning with each trip we take into them. ... #hiking #backpacking #camping #utah #pictographs #petroglyphs
The winter season ... It's that time of the year w The winter season ... It's that time of the year when @ramblinghemlock and I transition to winter camping and backpacking. We sack out in the truck during or before a trip, swap in warmer bags, and pack our thicker puffies and pads. .. More importantly, we transition to the canyon country that rewards wandering and savoring what's around the next bend or on the rims. It's not a time for thru-hiker style distances but meanderings to and fro around the Colorado Plateau. And the winter light seems to make the area that much more memorable. .. #hiking #camping #Utah #ColoradoPlateau
Never mind the time change. It's Colorado Plateau Never mind the time change. It's Colorado Plateau truck camping season. .. The muddy and icy ground means it's easier to sack out on the slick rock even before a backpacking trip. The winter sleeping bags help a smidge, too! 📷 #3 co Joan .. #hiking #utah #tacoma #camping
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