Solo in The Maze
A solo trip into the fabled Maze District of Canyonlands National Park via Colorado River crossing by packraft. Read More …
What’s in your mail drop?
Joan details what she places in her maildrops for long hikes and why. With a focus on her cold food (no stove) strategy.
From the web – October 28th
A select carving of outdoors news, shenanigans, chuckles, and items to ponder for Oct 28th. Read More …
Keeping it local – Jaunts and rambles around Moab
Some local hikes here in Moab ; and musing about the cultural geography while walking through it all. Read More …
Quick Tips: Finding archaeological sites on your own
How to find arc sites on your own without GPX coordinates, map annotations, guidebooks, web sites, or social media. Read More …
Those we left behind: What to tell the people at home
Here are some ideas and tips for information to leave with friends and family when you take off on a backcountry trip. Read More …
From the web – October 17th
An overstuffed burrito of some news, items, and chuckles from the greater outdoor world… Read More …
My day pack – what I have prepacked
Rather than accidentally forget the gear, I always have my ~3 lb daypack pre-staged. Here’s what’s in my day pack. Read More …
Crack in the Rock Pueblo – Wupatki National Monument
We went on an NPS ranger-led hike to the “Crack in the Rock” Pueblo at Wupatki National Monument. . This article includes information on trip planning as well. Read More …
Lightweight Backpacking: BassPro and Cabela’s
Going lightweight (sub-20lbs) with gear and clothing from BassPro and Cabela’s. Yes, the 8 billion dollar company sells “real” outdoor gear not in camo! Read More …
New volunteer gig – Archaeological Site Stewardship
We had a training weekend for Utah’s archaeology site stewardship program. Read More …
From the web – Oct 8th
As fall goes into full swing, here are some interesting items from the past two weeks or so. Read More …
Quick Tip: Dishwashing gloves for rain
A budget item that is readily available for keeping your hands warm and dry in cold rain. Read More …
GPS Essentials app
Another free app that I find very useful. Read More …
Website of the Week – TrailGroove Magazine Premium
I’ve looked at TrailGroove Magazine before. Here are some benefits of getting a premium subscription. Read More …
Hands-free umbrella rigging
Joan shares her techniques for using an umbrella hands-free. Bonus: She also shares some unique, and colorful, alternative uses for an umbrella, too! Read More …
From the web – Sept 23rd
I’m back in Moab. And time to share some interesting tidbits from the outdoor world again. Read More …
Quick Tip: Read the National Park Service Jr Ranger books
The NPS Junior Ranger books are an excellent way to learn the biology, geology, and history of a national park unit quickly, accurately, and in a fun manner. Read More …