Gear review: Zpacks Multipack
A simple, light, and versatile pack that makes a good camera bag. Read More …
Backcountry beverages : Adult libations
A few ideas for bringing a particular type of libation into the backcountry. Read More …
The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide – 2nd Edition
A look at the second edition of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka. Read More …
Colorado Canyon Country
Some time spent in the Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness outside of Grand Junction, Colorado. Read More …
Website of the week: InciWeb
InciWeb is a useful website for knowing how current wildfires may impact a planned trip. Read More …
Some weekend climbing
A rare day of climbing for me. But anytime in the outdoors, and using unfamiliar skills, only enhances the overall skill set. Read More …
Minimalist backpacking via Clint Eastwood
Going lightweight means going minimalist. Take some lessons from a Clint Eastwood movie. Take what you need. And then go. Read More …
The numbers game
Why adding up the mileage a person hiked is not a useful metric for gauging outdoor “expertise.” Read More …
Twilight to Moonlight : On-call stroll
Making the best use of time bank funds even when on call. Read More …
Looking back: Thru-Hiker’s Handbook by Dan Bruce
The guide to carry when hiking the Appalachian Trail throughout the 1990s and the first years of the 2000s by Dan “Wingfoot” Bruce. Read More …
Amble in Arizona – Part II – The Superstitions
The second part of my Arizona vacation: A two-day trip, partially off-trail, in the Superstition Mountains outside of Phoenix. Read More …
Amble in Arizona – Part 1 : The Grand Canyon
Three days of backpacking in The Grand Canyon as the first part of my Arizona vacation. Read More …
Off to the Big Ditch
Backpacking in the Grand Canyon for a few days. Read More …
Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen
A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …
Benedict Hut – Another ski weekend
A weekend of skiing, eating, some adult libations, and winter scenery while catching up with another friend. Read More …
TBT Book: Skiing Colorado’s Backcountry
A book about a nearly forgotten form of skiing: Nordic Backcountry. No book this comprehensive about Nordic Backcountry has been written since for Colorado. Read More …
Tao of Willie
Some wise words from Willie Nelson. Read More …
Off-trail exploring at Brainard Lake
Turning what could have been a difficult day of skiing into a memorable jaunt. Read More …