TBT Gear: MSR Simmerlite
A relatively light, compact, and quiet white gas stove. It was just marketed wrongly. And the stove came out at the wrong time. Read More …
Tahoe Rim Trail and The Collegiate Loop
A look at two similar “vacation” thru-hike length routes in terms of logistics, planning, red-tape, and ease of access. Read More …
Ghost Trails
Find an old trail on a map or even stumble upon it? That’s a Ghost Trail. And it is an interesting way to walk a little bit of forgotten outdoor history. Read More …
Top Three Brands for Outdoor Gear and Clothing
My three most used brands for outdoor gear and clothing. Based on a BPL discussion. Read More …
Collegiate Loop 2017: How the Walk Went
Some highlights, planning information, photos, and logistic info for The Colorado Trail’s 165 mile Collegiate Loop. Read More …
A Wednesday night send off
A last Wednesday Reset as my friends celebrated my unemployment with a quick camping trip. Read More …
NPS Campground privatization and other changes
In the near future, most NPS campground will be privatized. And connected. Some thoughts on an ongoing trend. Read More …
Review: Where the Water Goes
Where The Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River by David Owen is a book that is a bit of Cadillac Desert crossed with Ian Frazier’s Great Plains. Read More …
The ethics of off-trail hiking
Is hiking off-trail ethical? And, assuming this type of hiking is ethical, what is the best way to preserve these ethics? Read More …
Collegiate Loop 2017
The plan for the Colorado Trail Collegiate Loop in September 2017. Read More …
Using the gift – Where I am at
The loose plans for the next few months starting in September 2017. Read this post if you emailed and wondering why I have not written back in a few days. 🙂 Read More …
Wednesday Reset 2017
A mid-week hike has been a much-needed salve over the hectic months. Read More …
Twenty-Four Hours in Vasquez Wilderness
A twenty-four backpacking trip in the Vasquez Wilderness with some friends. Read More …
Giving myself the gift of time
I handed in my notice this week. I am giving myself the best gift outdoors person can have: The Gift of Time. Read More …
TBT Gear : REI Hoodoo 3
A very large, no longer made “ultralight backpacking shelter” that I would never take backpacking. But works well for base camp. Read More …
Panhandle Eclipse
Some hiking, camping, and eclipse viewing in the Nebraska Panhandle. Read More …
An overview: Grand Obsession
An overview of Grand Obsession: Harvey Butchart and the Exploration of Grand Canyon. A book about an iconic Grand Canyon legend. Read More …
Lightweight Backpacking: REI Style
Going lightweight (sub-20lbs) with typical gear and clothing from REI. Read More …