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Walking Man – The Secret Life of Colin Fletcher

Posted onAugust 19, 2016January 31, 2017AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

A review of a recently released biography of Colin Fletcher. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbackpacking, books, Colin Fletcher

TBT Gear: Coghlan’s outdoor gear

Posted onAugust 18, 2016November 22, 2024AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A look at a company whose gear always seems to creep into a person’s outdoor kit at one time or another. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsCoghlan's, TBT Gear

And now for something completely different…

Posted onAugust 17, 2016October 11, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Should I be flattered? Perplexed? Or just skeeved out? 🙂 Read More …

CategoriesPMags News

Backpacker Magazine – March, 1989

Posted onAugust 16, 2016June 21, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A look at an older copy of Backpacker Magazine that details the Triple Crown trails…and shows how discussing the outdoors has evolved. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbackpacker magazine, books

Mountain bikes in the wilderness

Posted onAugust 15, 2016December 20, 2017AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Thoughts on mountain bikes in designated wilderness areas. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsmountain bikes, Wildness

Who are you?

Posted onAugust 12, 2016November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

I was asked recently “What kind of hiking am I doing?” Here’s an answer. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsdefinitions, hiking, labels, time bank

Bears and food storage: Looking ahead

Posted onAugust 10, 2016April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

In the backcountry, regulations mandating bear canisters are becoming more common. I see more of these mandates in the years ahead. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsbear canisters, bear resistant food container, bears, ursack

Book review: Dear Bob and Sue

Posted onAugust 9, 2016January 31, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at a lighthearted read about traveling to all the National Parks in the United States. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbooks, National Parks, travel

A jaunt on an old favorite

Posted onAugust 8, 2016July 9, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A hike on the Bear Peak loop. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsBear Peak, Boulder, Colorado, hiking

Alphabet Soup Hiking

Posted onAugust 3, 2016January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Just a term I use to describe a certain mentality and type of hiking. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsalphabet soup, favorite, thru hiking

Trail Groove Issue 29 – Wilderness Study Areas

Posted onAugust 2, 2016May 30, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Trail Groove Issue 28 featuring some more articles I wrote. Read More …

CategoriesPressTagselectronics, food, Trail Groove, Wilderness Study Area

Pawnee – Buchanan : Off-trail option

Posted onAugust 1, 2016July 9, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

An off-trail  twist on a classic Colorado backpacking loop. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, Indian Peaks, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Pawnee-Buchanan Loop

Dry Camping – A few simple tips

Posted onJuly 29, 2016November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Some thoughts and tips for dry camping. Read More …

CategoriesGetting StartedTagsdry camping, quick tip, utah-tip, water

So long to a companion

Posted onJuly 27, 2016January 13, 2022AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A little guy who I became attached to passed on. He was present as I wrote many of the articles on this site. Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsCharlie, guinea pig, loss, personal

A map is a suggestion : Troublesome – CDT loop

Posted onJuly 25, 2016July 25, 2016AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A backpacking trip in a lightly used area. And some thoughts on the future of wilderness management. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado

Quick Tips: Backpacking rules of thumb

Posted onJuly 22, 2016April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A grab bag of some quick answers to some common questions I’ve answered over the years. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagsquick tip

PowerLine PowerCup Mobile Inverter

Posted onJuly 21, 2016October 15, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A neat little device I’ve had for a few years now that really intrigued my friends recently. Perfect for both road trips or disaster preparedness. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, electronics, gear review

Five more Colorado backpacking loops

Posted onJuly 20, 2016November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Some more backpacking loop ideas for Colorado in the Denver and Boulder area. Read More …

CategoriesTrip PlanningTagsbackpacking, Buffalo Peaks Wilderness, Colorado, colorado-tip, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Lost Creek Wilderness

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