Quick Tip: LNT Rule of Thumb for Animal Photos
A literal rule of thumb for gauging if you are too close to an animal for photo taking. Read More …
Yogi Berra – Outdoor Philosopher
Yogi Berra may be a baseball Hall of Famer. But his Zen-like koans are perhaps his most lasting legacy. And many of these observations apply to the outdoors. Read More …
First Week in Moab
Getting in some outdoor time as we unpack some stuff, the business is set up and learning to adjust to a new home. Read More …
Pumpkin Beer is the Delaware of craft beer
A few thoughts on Pumpkin Beer as I settle in my new home. ‘Tis the Season. With apologies to the fine people of Delaware. Read More …
One year ago today
One year ago today, my life became much different. Read More …
On my 1000th post
Damn. I wrote my 1000th post at some point in Canada. Some quick thoughts on this dubious milestone. 🙂 Read More …
Gray Wolf Mtn S24O
A quick overnighter trip in the Mt. Evans Wilderness. Fall weather, elks bugling, a lonely 13er, and caught up with friends. Read More …
Moab bound
Moving to Moab, UT. As unexpected for me as I am sure it is for others. Read More …
The Great Divide Trail : Overall thoughts
A summary of my experience thru-hiking Canada’s Great Divide Trail. Read More …
The Great Divide Trail Pt5 – One journey’s End
Part five of my Great Divide Trail thru-hike. Read More …
The Great Divide Trail Pt4 – The Smoky Path South
Another tough stretch of trail. But the trail continues to bring satisfaction on.many levels. Read More …
The Great Divide Trail Pt3 – Halfway to the Border
Part 3 of my Great Divide Trail hike. From The Crossing to Banff. Read More …
Great Divide Trail Pt 2: Alpine passes galore
Another stunning stretch on the GDT from Jasper to The Crossing. Read More …
The Great Divide Trail Pt1 – On to Jasper
The first part of my Great Divide Trail thru-hike from Robson to Jasper. Read More …
S24O – Englemann Peak
A quick backpacking trip with a good friend. An appropriate way to spend some time before I leave for Canada (and move from the Front Range next month!) Read More …
The Great Divide Trail – An Overview
An initial look at my overall plans for thru-hiking Canada’s Great Divide Trail. Read More …
Long term review – Aqua-Tainer
A sturdy, reliable, and easy to use water container. Should be a simple item. But most aren’t good. The Reliance Aqua-Tainer is a 7-gallon wonder that works! Read More …
End of the Road (Trip) – Some Thoughts
The road trip portion of my sabbatical has come to an end. Here are some random thoughts about being on the road since late November 2017. Read More …