Gear Review – Chainmate Pocket Chainsaw
A relatively light, very portable, effective, and just plain fun tool for trail maintenance. With some loppers and a Silky, a good basic tool kit is complete. Read More …
Thoughts on this #EPIC PCT snow year
Some thoughts about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in the current snow conditions. Read More …
Gear review: Bank line for cord
A strong and inexpensive alternative to both paracord and traditional outdoor accessory cord. Read More …
Gear review: Lightspeed Camp Sleep Pad
Long term review of a sleeping pad typically sold at Costco in the spring and summer. Comfortable, high R-value, durable, and reasonable in price. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 34
Trail Groove Issue 34 is now out. I wrote some New Mexico-themed articles. Read More …
Embracing the Pulaski – The Colorado Trail
Some trail work on segments 12 and 14 of The Colorado Trail (East) over two days with some friends old and new. Read More …
Thoughts on Song of The Open Road
Song of The Open Road is rightfully celebrated as a poem about the joy of the journey. But there are some key lines often overlooked about this poem. Read More …
Olive Ridge camping weekend
Some rare “camping for the sake of camping” with friends. But we did go on a hike to an obscure area in RMNP. Read More …
The Culture of Connectivity Continues
Thoughts on how our connectivity culture is increasing. And its impact upon the wild spaces. Read More …
Ten outdoor documentaries to watch
Some documentaries I’ve enjoyed over the years. These are all available for streaming. Some for free! Read More …
National Trails Day – More than just a day
Some thoughts about National Trails Day and what it means in terms of the outdoors overall. Read More …
Long term review – ALPS Mountaineering Table
If you camp in off-the-beaten-places, a good table is helpful. Here is one portable, durable, and excellent option. Read More …
Ripstop Sail Repair Tape : Long term review
A light, durable, pliable, and useful repair tape to add to the kit. Read More …
Edge of The Sagebrush Sea
A camping and hiking trip to a remote part of Wyoming near the Utah border. Where the sagebrush ends before the higher mountains. Read More …
The Great Eight – Pieces of timeless gear
Key items of gear and clothing that have stood the test of time for me. My outdoor trips often take all or some of these items. Read More …
New Mexico Enchantment – Solo for my birthday
A solo long weekend exploring the many facets of New Mexico. Some history, some culture, delicious cuisine, and striking natural beauty. Read More …
May Day Snowy Birthday
My original plans were delayed a day for New Mexico. So I took a snowy walk in the foothills instead for my birthday. Read More …
Thru-Hiker’s Journey
A mash-up of The Oregon Trail game from years past with a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Fun and entertaining! Read More …