Wapiti Loop – Catching up on skis
A classic ski tour lollipop. And a chance to catch up with a friend. Read More …
Urban wildness: A peaceful setting found
A bit of wildness found nearby. Read More …
Foothills and Frost: Winter camping and hiking
Some catching up with a friend with some winter camping and hiking in the foothills outside of Boulder, Colorado. Read More …
Quick Tip: Easy Bake Oven Post-Trip
Hot cinnamon rolls or warm danish for post-trip enjoyment? Why yes. Read More …
Alone Outdoors : One is the loneliest number?
Solitude on outdoor trips is not lonely or sad. Quite the opposite. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping
The clothing I take for some deep winter, usually multi-day, camping. Read More …
Exploratory Ski – Golden Gate Canyon State Park
An old favorite is skied for the first time. Read More …
Quick Tip: Sun shield reflector for insoles
Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Backpacking
The clothing I bring when winter backpacking. Supplements my winter day use clothing. Read More …
2016: The theme was “Change”
A look over 2016. The short version? Trips. Divorce. Pet passed on. Busy. Website did well. More to come in 2017! Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Nordic touring
The clothing I wear when out for a day ski tour. Read More …
Chrismukkah in the mountains : Sangree Hut
A holiday weekend spent at the Sangree M. Froelicher Hut outside of Leadville. Read More …
TBT Gear: Bunny Boots
Another Throw Back Thursday gear edition. The warmest boots around – Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (Type II) aka Bunny Boots. Read More …
Gear review: Booster PAC ES5000 Jump Starter
Traveling to remote trailheads esp. in winter? Get yourself a jump starter battery pack. Read More …
Embrace the weather
Just get outside. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2016 – A library card
The not-so-long-awaited PMags.com gear pick of the year for 2016: A library card! Read More …
Keeping electronics charged in the backcountry
A practical overview of how to keep electronics charged in the backcountry. Read More …
Artifacts of our civilization: Random thoughts
Some miscellaneous thoughts on what we seem to value in our culture. Read More …