Three Days on the Hayduke
Three days on the Hayduke Trail through the Needles District of Canyonlands. Read More …
More local jaunts in Moab
A rainy weekend, and the muddy roads up a steep area, means we changed our plans to some enjoyable local hikes. Read More …
Local Delights
Hosting another friend means we have another chance to take in some local favorites and some nearby places off the beaten path. Read More …
Solo in the South San Juans
A few days solo in the South San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Read More …
Birthday in the La Sals
Some time in the La Sals for Joan’s birthday. Read More …
On the Old Spanish Trail and beyond
A weekend of looking at the Old Spanish Trail with a BLMarchaeologist and then we went further afield. Read More …
Gear Review – Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes
A look at the Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes, Call them the “Subaru Outback of hiking shoes.” Read More …
Down the River – Moab to Bull Frog
Four days down the Colorado River. Read More …
Gear review – GADIEMKENSD long-billed running hat
A look at the $14 GADIEMKENSD long-brim foldable nylon “running hat” that works better than a trucker-style hat for me and my needs. Read More …
Camping in Huntington Canyon
Some mellow camping and hiking with Holly and Dan in Huntington Canyon. Read More …
Backpacking Boulder Mountain
Joan and I went backpacking and camping on Boulder Mountain outside of Capitol Reef. Read More …
Gear review – Cyansky L2 Rechargeable Lightweight Headlamp
A look at the Cyansky L2 Rechargeable Lightweight Headlamp that fits a more robust niche than general backpacking. Read More …
A weekend in Pando
A weekend camping at Fishlake and taking in the Pando. Read More …
The Enshittification of Gaia GPS
Gaia is now potentially new sharing tracks and GPX waypoints unless you mark it as private. And based on their past behavior, I don’t trust them for legacy tracks. Read More …
A Hardrock loop
More San Juan fun during August, “The Sunday of Summer.” Read More …
San Juans – Quick overnighter
A quick overnighter in the San Juan mountains to enjoy the mountains before fall arrives. Read More …
Fives days in the San Juans
Five days solo in the San Juans. I dropped off Joan as she hiked ~70 miles on the CT, made a trip of my own, and picked her up in Durango on Sunday. Read More …
Sewing lightweight tall gaiters
Joan’s rocked a skirt and long gaiter combo for ventilation and protection from the sun and brush for many years now. Here’s her MYOG instructions on making a pair. Read More …