Winter in canyon country
We enjoy our time in these canyons with the winter light, the cold air, and fewer people. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2020 – YouTube workouts
2020 is the year of COVID. And an excellent to make use of some minimal equipment, space, and YouTube to maintain physical and mental health. Read More …
The Annual Top Ten Tchotchke Guide
Most gift guides are actually gifts for you. Here’s a more practical gift if you want your friends or family to purchase an outdoor gift for you. Read More …
Four days of solitude
Enjoying more of our backyard exploration in the high desert. Read More …
How to get outdoor trip ideas
How to get ideas for backcountry trips? Here’s how I do it. Updated for 2020. Read More …
Where the quiet places are
Another weekend spent doing what we love – seeing the wild places and walking along the old paths. Read More …
Dealing with Reynaud’s Syndrome – Gear and techniques
Joan shares some thoughts on gear, techniques, and skills she uses to deal with Reynaud’s Syndrome while in the outdoors. Read More …
Thoughts on gatekeeping
What is gatekeeping? And is withholding specific location information a form of it? Read More …
“The Walkumentary” on YouTube
One of the earlier videos about the CDT is now available on YouTube for free. Read More …
The once and future Bears Ears?
Exploring the former Bears Ears national monument. And wondering if it may become a national monument again? Read More …
Canyon exploration
Our usual weekend of poking around the red rock desert. Read More …
More of the ancient paths
Another weekend exploring a canyon not far from town that does not seem much visitation. But holds so much delight. Read More …
Gifts for yourself: A practical gift guide
Here are some gift ideas that an outdoors person can get for themselves. And they can be used in all seasons and in the coming years ahead. Updated for 2020. Read More …
Signs of the outdoors – Part 2
More signs I found amusing over my years of wilderness travel. Read More …
Other side of the La Sals
We did some camping and hikng on the other side of the La Sals from our home. So close, yet so lightly visited. Read More …
Back to the 1920s – Thoughts on outdoor rec
Thoughts on the state of outdoor recreation in our modern times. Read More …
Camping “go-bag”
For quick camping trips the night before a backpacking trip, road trips, or an extended base-camp style trip, having pre-packed clothing makes life easier. Read More …
Signs of the Outdoors – Part 1
A collection of signs I found amusing from my (mainly) outdoor travels. Part 1. Read More …