An overlook: Sierra Designs High Route 1FL
Some initial impressions of the High Route 1FL shelter. Read More …
First impressions: Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor
Initial impressions of the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack. Read More …
Buffalo Peaks Walkabout
An overnight loop in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. Fall color galore and a seldom visited set of 13k foot peaks were the highlights. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 30- Enchanted New Mexico
Trail Groove Issue 28 featuring some more articles I wrote. Read More …
Wonderful fall
Fall. The best time to be outside. Read More …
The AliExpress wormhole
AliExpress is becoming more and more of a choice for outdoor gear. Some observations. Read More …
FKT meets Jerry Springer
Another FKT record. And then another controversy. So it goes. And will probably be how it will go again next year. Read More …
Gear review: Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
A reasonably priced 24 oz shelter that works well for my shoulder season, group trips or when it is insect prone. Read More …
Gear review: ULA CDT backpack
An older lighter weight warhorse that works well if you need to go lighter, enjoy versatility, durability and venture off-trail. Bonus: Not expensive. Read More …
Wind River Obscure Route
A simple backpacking trip mainly on the Wind River Indian Reservation land. Obscure and faded trails. Washed out bridges. Cold and wet weather. And all good. Read More …
Wind River Dreaming
Off to the Winds for a week of backpacking bliss. Read More …
Sand to Alpine: Great Sand Dunes to Ellingwood
A weekend backpacking trip from the Great Sand Dunes National Park to the Blanca group. On the trip I was with Cam Honan of The Hiking Life. Read More …
Quick Tip: Measuring distance with a lanyard
A quick and dirty way of estimating map mileage using a compass lanyard or similar sized string. Read More …
GPS mileage discrepancies
A map, guidebook or race course has one set of mileage listed. Your GPS device has more mileage listed or, rarely, less mileage. Why? Read More …
New Mexico Walk: Columbine – Hondo Wilderness
A weekend backpacking in the Columbine – Hondo Wilderness of New Mexico. Read More …
Happy 100th birthday to the NPS!
Today is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. And that also means the lesser known National Monuments are part of this celebration, too Read More …
Off-trail hiking vs. Bushwhacking
Bushwhacking may be off-trail. But not all off-trail hiking is bushwhacking. Here’s what I think are the differences. Read More …
Twenty-four hours in Lost Creek
A relaxing ~25 mile trip the Lost Creek Wilderness. A touch of fall was in the air. Read More …