Backpacking on a plateau
We continue to enjoy the desert near our home. Read More …
The Quiver – Packs
A look at some of the gear I regularly use. This installment of the series is about the packs. Updated April 2020. Read More …
Snooze Alarm Weekend
Another weekend where can spend time outdoors locally. Read More …
The Quiver- Hydration options for backpacking
A look at the hydration options I use for hiking and backpacking. Read More …
Coffee for backpacking and camping
My methods for making coffee when backpacking or camping. Read More …
Gear Review: Generic coffee mug from Krogers
As light as “real” insulated backpacking mugs from REI, $10 or less, and found just about anywhere. And one I’ve had for ten years now. Read More …
Review: Highline
A look at a documentary on the “Uinta Highline Trail” by Outmersive Films. Read More …
Physically Distancing around Moab
We enjoyed another weekend where we can go backpacking within an hour of our home. Read More …
Tent of Wonder – Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (2019)
Less of a gear review and more about thoughts about having the right gear for what we are doing and works well for us. Read More …
Eight miles away – Backpacking near home
The trailhead’s three-miles away, we slept eight miles from where I’m typing, another local backpack. Read More …
Gear Review: Altra Zero Hoof Drop Shoes
Altra came out with some shoes perfect for off-trail jaunts on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Stuck at home? Some skills to learn
If you have to stay at home, now is the time to brush up your outdoor skill set. Read More …
From the web – March 26th
We all know what is in the news and I can’t add much more. Instead, here are a few items that are Covid-19 related, but might put a smile on your (masked) face. Read More …
Outdoor Gear and Disaster Preparedness
The recent flood in Boulder had me thinking: Being an outdoors person works well for disaster preparedness.
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Peace in the wild
Enjoying some quiet and peace in a wild place. Read More …
Keeping it local in BLM land
Perhaps my last report for a while. We’ll see. Read More …
Why you should stay local for outdoors
Hey folks, please don’t go to small tourist towns for outdoor recreation. It is irresponsible. Read More …
From the web – March 13th
Happy Friday the 13th! What can possibly go wrong? I don’t know, but the news sure is interesting this month. Read More …