Colorado Ancestral Pueblo Meanderings
Weather conditions made me modify my trip plans. But the new plans proved to work out just fine. Read More …
Some down time in Colorado
Spending some post-Christmas time in Colorado. Read More …
Quick Tip: Estimating amount of daylight left
A quick and dirty way of estimating the amount of daylight left for hiking, backpacking, skiing, etc. Read More …
Gear Review: Montbell Frostline Parka
A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas. Read More …
Social Media ethics
An article I recently wrote for TrailGroove Magazine about the ethics of social media. “Obscurity, not secrecy” Read More …
Review: Finders Keepers by Craig Childs
A timely look at a book about archeological preservation…or plundering. Read More …
Festivus Hut Trip – 2017
Another holiday spent in the mountains of Colorado. Read More …
On this Winter Solstice
Let’s celebrate the first day of winter! Read More …
2017: The theme was “Transition”
A look over 2017. A year of transition. A year that started off with too much time being taken from me. And ended with me giving the gift of time to myself. Read More …
Gear Review – Aennon USB Rechargeable Headlamp
An inexpensive workhorse of a headlamp that is rechargeable via USB. Read More …
West Texas State Parks
Enjoying some time in the fantastic state parks of Texas. Read More …
National Parks – Texas Style
Exploring the Guadalupe Mountains and Big Bend National Parks. Read More …
Accessibility,wildness,and politics
Does everything have to be accessible? Can’t some places remain wild? Read More …
Enchanted by New Mexico
A few days in New Mexico as I made my way to Texas. Read More …
The Incredible Shrinking Monuments
Some thoughts on the recent announcement about the proposed reduction of National Monuments. Read More …
Phoenix and points south
Some local hikes in Phoenix, a few history pitstops, a quick to jaunt to Saguaro NP, and a visit to the Chiricahua National Monument. Read More …
Quick Tip: Propane adapter hose for a camp stove
Want the convenience of propane for camping but not deal with those (mainly) one-use green canisters? Get an adapter hose! Read More …
Further along the Ancestral path
More exploration of ancestral dwellings between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Read More …