Christmas in Canyon Country
Our holiday meant no Santa and Christmas tress but red rocks with pinons and junipers instead, Read More …
Arizona Sojurn Part 2 – Up to Flagstaff
The second part of our winter vacation in Arizona before we headed back to Moab. Read More …
Arizona Sojurn – Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
The first part of our winter vacation where we spent five days in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on the Arizona / Mexico border. Read More …
December on the Plateau
Another weekend spent seeing what we see in our spot in the High Desert. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2022 – Our bike kit
The gear pick of the year for 2022? Our biking system – save gas, gets exercise, is good for the environment, and is often quicker and less stressful. Read More …
Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms
At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …
A swell time over Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving spent with a friend in the high desert with many images and stark beauty. Read More …
New gear we liked for 2022
A look over the pieces of gear and clothing that served us well in 2022. Read More …
Into the canyon
Joan and I continue to savor the early winter season of Utah’s canyon country. Read More …
Gear Review – Squak Mountain Co. fleece hoodie
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 …
November Light
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 …
A winter camp
It’s the time of the year when we meander and savor the canyon country during winter. Read More …
Sun protection techniques
Some of the gear, clothing, and techniques we use for sun protection when hiking and backpacking. Read More …
Sunday night rituals
Our Sunday evening ritual means repeating a pattern week in and week out. But one we enjoy. Read More …
Searching for Julien
A local hike and I took it easy while being a little under the weather. Read More …
Long live the watch
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 …
An ancient canyon
A bit of camping, hiking, and meandering in an obscure canyon not far from the Utah border. Read More …
Packrafting – the gear
The gear we use for our backpacking-focused packrafting trips. Read More …