On “Structured Rambling”
What got directed as an insult months ago seems less an insult and more of an aspirational idea worth striving for. Read More …
On the South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit
My experiences walking and packrafting ~250 miles connecting the four NPS units and the lands in between of the South East Utah Group (SEUG). 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 …
Friends in the backcountry
A weekend close to home and a little further away with friends. Read More …
Gear over the years – A look back, Part 4
Part four of this ongoing series of a longer term look at gear and techniques Joan and I use for the outdoors. Read More …
Paddling into the labyrinth
Another trip we rambled, ambled, sauntered, and generally enjoyed ourselves. Read More …
Another baker’s dozen – favorite campsites
Another “Baker’s Dozen” of favorite camping spots. A sequel of sorts to what I wrote in 2017. Rather than specific places it is areas we enjoy. Read More …
Overnight in the canyon
More structured rambling on an overnight trip in support of our volunteer role. Read More …
Budget camping gear
Car camping serves as a useful introduction to the outdoors for many. And a useful adjunct to other trips for the experienced. How to equip affordably? Updated March 2025. Read More …
Two+ Year review – LightHeart Gear Fleece Hoodie
A longer term review of the LightHeart Gear micogrid fleece hoodie. Made in the USA, readily avialable, warm and fuzzy, but best for people who run cold or static use. Read More …
Along the bluffs
A local backpacking trip with some great views not often seen by most. We love these quick trips in our (almost literal) backyard. Read More …
Backpacking in the public lands
Spending a weekend in our public lands. Read More …
Taking the (canyon) fork
After three weekends without a night in the backcountry, Joan and I finally got to sleep somewhere in the back of beyond. We walked up a canyon, saw what we could see, and enjoyed our time in the red rock canyons of the place we call home. Read More …
Gear over the years – A look back, Part 3
Part three of a a continuing series of looking at gear we’ve used over the yeatrs.
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Another winter camp
A winter camp after our Big Bend trip. Read More …
Texas Sojurn – Big Bend Natioanal Park, Part 3
The last bit of our Texas winter break with a brief stop at Davidson Mountains State Park. Read More …
Texas Sojurn 2024 – Big Bend National Park, Part 2
Part 2 of our Big Bend jaunt over Christmas and into the New Year. Read More …
Texas Sojurn 2024 – Big Bend National Park, Part 1
The first part of our ten days at Big Bend National Park. Read More …
An overlook -Alpha Squak V2
A look at the Alpha Squak V2. The TL;DR – I like the garment itself but I still find Alpha fleece a niche use for my needs. Read More …
Texas Sojurn 2024 – Hueco Tanks
The first part of our Texas December vaction started at the awesome Hueco Tanks State Park with its memorable images. Read More …
December desert meanderings
An early December camp before we took for a couple of weeks. Read More …