Magic 8 Ball for Public Lands Management
Public lands increasingly look less like shared landscapes and more like economic assets. From Moab to Big Bend, the pattern keeps repeating. Read More …
Presidents Day Weekend 2026
A transitional weekend from this warm and dry winter to the upcoming spring season. Read More …
Standard vs Grid vs Alpha vs Octa Fleece for Backpacking: Real-World Pros and Cons
Solid, grid, Alpha, and Octa fleece for backpacking and hiking. Real-world durability, breathability, cost, and when each layer works best. Updated Feb 2026. Read More …
Off-Piste: Keeping an Aging Laptop Useful
And now some geek talk but explained plainly – Turning my circa 2019 laptop in a usable workstation going forward. Read More …
Canyon Country in February
A long over due trip due to a bug that hit us. Read More …
Local in Moab – Flu Recovery
Some moderate hiking as we recovered from the flu. Read More …
Some small, good things.
Here are some “small, good things.” Read More …
Moab area – January 2026
Local meanderings in winter. Read More …
On being an amateur professional
What is a professional outdoors person? Who knows for sure. But I am an avowed amateur. Post Script for 2026 Read More …
Gear Review – Nalgene Ultralite Wide-Mouth Bottle
A look at the Nalgene UL widemouthed bottle that has a place in our cold weather kit. Read More …
2025 in review
The annual navel gazing I call the “Year in Review.” But, hey, there are pretty photos! Read More …
Quick Tip – Customize your “America the Beautiful” Pass
Have a new 2026 “America the Beautiful Pass?” Want a different set of photos on said pass? Some easy tips! Read More …
Two More Nights to Close Out New Year’s
Two more nights in the backcountry to welcome 2026. Read More …
The last days of 2025
Joan and I spent the last days of 2025 the best way we know how: backpacking on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Solstice over the canyons
A quiet, Honda-friendly solstice wander on the Colorado Plateau. Old stock trails, mesas, winter light, and a sunset worth the walk. Read More …
Small, good things.
A recent social media post made me think about shorter hikes and how they add up to a collective whole; much like a collection of well-crafted short stories. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2025 – Cider, rum, and chocolate
Gear pick of the year for 2025? Cider, chocolate, and rum. Read More …
December backpacking on the plateau, oh deer!
Some images, desert light, red rock, and unexpected “adulting” before we go see family next week. Read More …