The gift of time – Big Bend – Part 1
We spent about a week in Big Bend National Park hiking, camping, and backpacking. Part 1 involves two days of camping. Read More …
The gift of time – Part 1 – New Mexico
Two weeks of camping, hiking, and backpacking make for an enjoyable holiday season. We spent roughly a week in New Mexico. Read More …
A locals’ walk
A rare weekend home with no camping, some day hikes, and getting ready for the holidays. Read More …
2021 : The steady state
The annual waxing of the poetic and looking at the past year. Or skip the prose and see the photos! Read More …
New gear we liked for 2021
We did not buy or have a chance to try out much new gear or clothing this past year. Instead, we replaced worn-out items with a few exceptions. Read More …
Happy Holidays – Desert Style!
Happy Holidays from the desert! Read More …
A warm December camp
We spent a night dispersed camped, hiked to a set of Pueblo towers, and then visited friends. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2021 – A truck tailgate
A yearly tradition. My gear pick of the year for 2021? A truck tailgate! Read More …
Another Thanksgiving in the desert
Joan and I spent Thanksgiving in the desert with our friend Mike. Read More …
From the Web – Dec 1st, 2021
All the that won’t see print. Because it is 2021 and who reads print newspapers? Read More …
Fremont Indian State Park
Spending a weekend where Joan and I volunteer. Read More …
The Ultimate 2021 Gift Guide
The only gift guide you’ll ever need. Read More …
The quiet popular place
November, with its fewer daylight hours and people, makes about the perfect time to backpacking a well-known loop. Read More …
Two+ year review – Nitecore NU25 USB Headlamp
A look at a headlamp that’s light, works well, and less expensive than comparable models. Read More …
Inspirational outdoor books?
A recent forum thread asked about books the influenced views or experiences in the outdoors; here are some of my perennial favorites. Read More …
A weekend on Uncompahgre Plateau
A place Joan and I spent some time two weeks ago and we re-visited. Read More …
Quick tip – Foam scraps for the camp chair
A simple tip to make sitting in your camp chair warmer – use scraps of closed cell foam. Read More …
Seeing old friends at an old favorite
A weekend to reacquaint ourselves with friends at a place Joan and I have always enjoyed seeing. Read More …