The scourge of Rec DOT gov
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 …
Thoughts on the Seventh Principle of Leave No Trace
Some thoughts about the Seventh Principle of Leave No Trace: “Be Considerate of Other Visitors.” Read More …
Camping, hiking, and post-COVID recovery
A couple of weekends of hiking, camping, and ambling as Joan continues to get better. Read More …
Another place in between
With Joan feeling better but still not 100%, we went to a quiet place between other, more well-known sites. Read More …
Ski and High Desert
Some skiing with friends and then taking it easy with Joan. Read More …
Gear overview – NortiV8 light duty hiking boots
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 …
Sunblesa looking for product testers
Are you interested in looking over and reviewing a headlamp? Sunblesa is currently looking for testers. Read More …
An overlook – The Emerald Mile
An overlook of “The Emerald Mile” during the 40th anniversary year of the events it depicts. Read More …
Trailwork, skiing, and some thoughts
A mixed weekend of outdoor activities and catching up with friends. Read More …
A wintery weekend behind the rocks
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 …
Local Moab winter hikes
A weekend at home and enjoying more of our backyard. Read More …
Local in the winter
Keeping it local and getting some custom gear with the sloppy weather. Read More …
Roaming the canyon
A shorter weekend for backpacking before the potentially sloppy weather moved in for a holiday. Read More …
Gear review – Lightheart Gear Base Layer Shirt
Joan looks at a base layer shirt designed by a woman for women and made in the USA. Read More …
Gear overview – OXO Good Grips scale
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 …
Rock Images Gallery
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 …
Another winter camp
Our version of a lazy weekend with truck camping,coffee in the morning, and hiking. Read More …
Gear review – Etsy double-knit fleece mittens
Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …
Review – West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag
A long-term review of the West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag and an overlook at this cottage gear company’s work. Read More …
A wild goose chase
With some iffy weather due for the weekend, we went on a local hike that intrigued us for a while. Read More …